An evening of baroque masterpieces, led by conductor Nicholas Kraemer from the harpsichord, features excerpts from operas and oratorios by Handel and Purcell, including the ever-popular Water Music. Opening the program is Bach’s best-known orchestral suite, which includes the much-loved “Air on the G String.”
Thursday, March 26, 2020 8:00 PM
Orchestra Hall
PROGRAM Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 Handel Who calls my parting soul from death? from Esther Handel Voi che udite il mio lamento from Agrippina Handel Da tempeste il legno infranto from Giulio Cesare Handel These labors past, how happy we! from Jephtha Purcell Chacony in G Minor Purcell Thy hand, Belinda . . . When I am laid in earth from Dido and Aeneas Handel Rompo i lacci from Flavio Handel To thee thou glorious son from Theodora Handel Suite No. 2 from Water Music
PERFORMERS Chicago Symphony Orchestra Nicholas Kraemer conductor and harpsichord Amanda Forsythe soprano Iestyn Davies countertenor
CONCERT EXTRAS Preconcert conversation: Thursday, March 26, 6:45–7:15, Armour Stage Classic Encounter with Terri Hemmert: Thursday, March 26, 6:30–7:15, Grainger Ballroom (tickets required)
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