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Soloists from the Festival Orchestra will bring out the southern sun to banish the northern fog through the influence of Italian Baroque composers. Come for J.C. (“The London”) Bach’s Sinfonia Concertante for violin and cello, and concerti grossi by Corelli, Geminiani (arranging Corelli) and Avison (arranging Scarlatti), and stay for Handel’s delightful chamber organ concerto “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale” and more—performed by the Festival Orchestra led by Elizabeth Blumenstock.

Concert underwritten by Dr. Vina R. Spiehler in memory of Norman J. Powell (1933-2024), a longtime Festival donor and supporter.

William Boyce (1711-1779): Symphony No. 2 in A Major
Charles Avison (1709-1770): Concerto Grosso No. 3 in D Minor, after Scarlatti 
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): Chamber Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295 “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale” – soloist Corey Jamason
Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762): Concerto Grosso in D Minor, H.143 “La Follia,” after Corelli
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Maurice Greene (1696-1755): Overture in D Major  
Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713): Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 6, No. 2  
Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782): Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Cello in A Major W C.34

Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Alex Greenbaum, cello
Corey Jamason, chamber organ

Festival Orchestra, led by Elizabeth Blumenstock

Followed by a complimentary wine & waters reception for all ticket holders, on the patio with the musicians.

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Painting featured above (detail): Gerrit van Honthorst’s “The Concert” 1623. National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. View the full image and learn about Honthorst’s Italian period and the history of this painting here.