Zürich Baroque with Rachel Podger

Description

Queen of the baroque violin Initiated by the Zurich Opera House, "Zürich Baroque" also presents a diverse program this season, ranging from baroque opera to chamber music. With a musical homage to Charles Avison, Johann Sebastian Bach, Domenico Gallo, and Georg Friedrich Händel, the Zurich Chamber Orchestra participates in "Zürich Baroque." Alongside them shines Rachel Podger, described by The Times as "the unrivaled British master of the baroque violin." She was the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Bach Prize of the Royal Academy of Music in October 2015. Since her early youth, infected with "Baroqueitis," she founded the Brecon Baroque Festival and the multi-award-winning ensemble Brecon Baroque. For her solo album Tutta Sola, Rachel Podger was awarded the BBC Music Magazine Recording of the Year Award and the Instrumental Award in 2023. Charles Avison: Concerto grosso No. 6 D major after harpsichord sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti
Georg Friedrich Händel: Concerto grosso g minor, op. 6/6, HWV 324
Domenico Gallo: Sonata No. 12 g minor, La Follia, from: Suonate a Quattro
Georg Friedrich Händel: Concerto grosso F major, op. 6/2, HWV 320
Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for violin and string orchestra No. 2 a minor, BWV 1067a Ensemble:
Zurich Chamber Orchestra Conducted by:
Rachel Podger (violin and conductor)

Highlights

• With Rachel Podger, the "Queen of the baroque violin"
• Performances of Bach, Händel, and Avison
• Zurich Chamber Orchestra conducted by Podger

General Information

The concert "Zürich Baroque" presents a varied program of baroque music, characterized by renowned composers such as Bach and Händel. Rachel Podger, an outstanding violinist, leads the Zurich Chamber Orchestra and brings her expertise to the performances.

Location

Seefeldstrasse, 305, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

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