Henry Purcell Abdelazer Suite

Evan Williams Sinfony
Steven R. Gerber Composer-in-Residence

George Frideric Handel Sinfonia from Agrippina

“Stille amare” from Tolomeo

Symphony – Allegro from Saul

“Impious wretch” from Saul

Symphony – Larghetto from Saul

“O Lord, whose mercies numberless” from Saul

Christoph Willibald Gluck “Che faro senza Euridice” from Orfeo ed Euridice

Antonio Vivaldi Overture from L’Olimpiade

“In si torbida procella” from Bajazet

“Cruda sorte” from Bajazet

Ottorino Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3

We explore the range and virtuosity of the Baroque countertenor through favorite works of Handel, Gluck, and Vivaldi. We also hear the premiere of Steven R. Gerber Composer-in-Residence Evan Williams’ “Sinfony” inspired by the French overtures of Handel.