Jeannette Sorrell, conductor & harpsichord
Telemann: Concerto Polonois
Telemann: Overture Burlesque
Gretry: Orchestral suite from Zémire et Azor
Mozart: Symphony No. 33
A rock star of the Baroque period is paired with one of the greatest composers of all time. The unparalleled Jeannette Sorrell conducts from the harpsichord for Telemann’s Concerto Polonois, inspired by Polish folk tunes, and his comedic Overture Burlesque. A bridge between the composers is Gretry’s orchestral suite from Zémire et Azor, a popular opera based on Beauty and the Beast. The mood is upbeat to the end, with Mozart’s bouncy and cheerful Symphony No. 33.
Part of the St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts.
PROGRAM NOTES: Read the program notes, authored by Kurt Loft, by clicking here.
PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: There’s so much that sets Baroque music apart. Specialist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell and General Manager Edward Parsons talk about what to watch and listen for at this weekend’s concerts, which contain some real blockbusters from their time period. Click here to watch the online pre-concert conversation.
ON THE BLOG: Live concerts in the time of Covid-19 are tricky, so what happens when things change at the last minute? For the conductor of this week's concerts, Jeannette Sorrell, it's all about options. Click here to read more.
COVID-19 INFORMATION: For a video and guide on how we are keeping each other safe in the concert hall, click here.
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