February 21, 2016
Concert: Portland Baroque Orchestra, "Bach and Son"
Kaul Auditorium, 3 p.m.; Pre-concert talk in PAB 320, 2 p.m.
Alexander Weimann, guest director + harpsichord
Witness the invention of the keyboard concerto as Alexander Weimann performs the virtuosic Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 with its spectacular harpsichord solo. Music featuring the harpsichord with two instruments (a “triple” pairing) match those by or attributed to Bach’s son, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. Featuring Janet See as flute soloist.
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Program includes:
J. S. Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
Concerto in A minor for Violin, Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1044
W. F. Bach
Sinfonia “Dissonant” in F major for strings and continuo, F. 67
W. F. Bach (?)
Overture in G minor (also attributed to J. S. Bach, BWV 1070)
Pre-concert Talk
PBO performers, guest artists and scholars discuss the music and topics related to concert programs one hour prior to each subscription series performances. Pre-concert talk is free and open to the public.