Rachel Podger, director
With their program Brilliant Baroque, world-renowned period orchestra Tafelmusik and 2018 Gramophone Artist of the Year, Rachel Podger, ignite the quintessential spirit of the baroque in a “tasting menu” of gems for orchestra by Bach, Handel, Avison, Lully, and more. Perfect for newcomers and seasoned fans alike.
No baroque bash would be complete without the music of J.S. Bach, and who better to bring out the “infectiously spritely bounce and exhilarating dramatic tension” (BBC) of his Violin Concerto in A Minor than Rachel Podger?
A Seattle Times Fall Classical Music Pick!
As this concert is nearing capacity, we advise those who are driving to Benaroya Hall to pre-purchase their parking directly through the Benaroya Hall website. For those not driving, please find the transit directions here.
This concert is dedicated to the memory of Daniel Ritter. Dan was a true music lover and served on the boards of Early Music Seattle and Seattle Baroque Orchestra. His generous bequest is funding this performance.
Program
Suite from Roland
Jean-Baptiste Lully
(1632-1687)
Concerto No. 6 in D Major, After Scarlatti
Charles Avison
(1709-1770)
Prelude & Fugue, BWV 552 “St. Anne”
Johann Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750)
Intermission
Concerto for 2 Oboes & Bassoon in D Minor, TWV 53:d1
Georg Philipp Telemann
(1681-1767)
Concerto for Violin in G Minor, BWV 1056R
Johann Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750)
Concerto Grosso in D Major, HWV 323
Terpsichore: Chaconne
George Frideric Handel
(1685-1759)
The 2025–26 Beyond Baroque Season is dedicated to the memory of Klaus Peter Zech. His love for knowledge, music, and travel—particularly his fascination with the Silk Road—inspired us and continues to guide the work of Early Music Seattle.
