Seattle Symphony: From Purcell to Bach

Georg Muffat — String Sonata No. 1 in D major from Armonico tributo
Johann Sebastian Bach — Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit BWV 106
Johann Sebastian Bach — Keyboard Concerto No. 6 in F major BWV 1057
Henry Purcell — Selected works
George Frideric Handel — Selected works
Anthony Romaniuk — Selected works

Anthony Romaniuk, harpsichord, organ, & conductor

Georg Muffat – String Sonata No. 1 in D major from Armonico tributo
Henry Purcell, arr. Anthony Romaniuk – An Imaginary Suite
George Frideric Handel – Organ Concerto in F major
Johann Sebastian Bach – Sinfonia from Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106
Johann Sebastian Bach – Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F major, BWV 1057

The most compelling interpreters of Baroque music take the Benaroya Hall stage to play and conduct in the popular Baroque & Wine Series! Before the concert*, raise a glass in the Grand Lobby with wine tastings featuring some of the Northwest’s best vintners. Just $10 for 4 pours.

For this third and final program in the series, Handel’s inventive concerto unites the liturgical sounds of the organ with the elegance of a string orchestra. Muffat’s harmonic tribute to Italy blends German precision and French elegance to establish a new tradition of ensemble writing. Bach rearranges one of his famed Brandenburg Concertos for the harpsichord. It’s a tour de force for keyboard instruments, all in the capable hands of Anthony Romaniuk.

*Pre-concert wine tastings will be held at the March 11 & 12 and May 20 & 21 performances in the Baroque & Wine Series.

The concert will take place at 8pm.

Season subscription packages are now available. Individual ticket prices TBD.

About Seattle Symphony

The Seattle Symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together and lifts the human spirit. Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label.

With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, two Emmy Awards and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year.

The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle from September through July, reaching over 500,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts.

http://www.seattlesymphony.org/