Seattle Symphony: J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Johann Sebastian Bach — Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major BWV 1048
Henry Purcell — Chaconne in G minor
George Frideric Handel — Coronation Anthem No. 3
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi — Stabat Mater

Stephen Cleobury, conductor
Maria Männistö, soprano
Danielle Sampson, alto

Purcell – Chacony in G minor
Purcell – "My Heart is Inditing"
J.S. Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Handel – "Let thy hand be strengthened," Coronation Anthem No. 3
Pergolesi – "Stabat Mater"

Characteristic of the Baroque era, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 shows Bach’s innate genius as a composer of “pure music” and gives an adequate glimpse into why he is the father of classical music. This work is complemented by other Baroque gems from Purcell, Handel, and Pergolesi.

These timeless favorites paired with exquisite wine tastings will leave you wanting more. $10 for four pours in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby.

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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.

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