Classical Music Heritage: from Gluck to Verdi via Rossini

Classical Music Heritage: from Gluck to Verdi via Rossini

Date: Sat 23 Nov 2024

Time: 19:30 GMT

Location: All Saints, Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EL

Come join us at All Saints Church for an evening filled with the timeless beauty of classical music. From the enchanting melodies of Gluck to the dramatic arias of Verdi, we will take you on a journey through the rich heritage of classical music. Experience the brilliance of Rossini's compositions and immerse yourself in the world of these legendary composers. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of classical music come to life!

We are Camenae de Cymru from South Wales. Our concert is not just a performance but a journey through the history of classical music. We will showcase the finest works by Gluck, Vivaldi, Vitali, Rossini, Verdi, Brahms, and Saint-Saens, performed by top-tier musicians. Join us and be part of this unique experience, and enjoy the beautiful evening.

The Camenae are Roman water nymphs or deities associated with music, poetry, and healing. Their name is linked to the Latin word ‘carmen’, which means ‘charm, song, poem, magical formula, or prayer’.

The group was established in 2020 by Kristina Bitina, a velvet contralto from Latvia, and Nichola Bojczuk, a poet and compère from Wales. Kristina has performed extensively in Latvia, across Europe, in Scotland, England, and Wales. Camenae de Cymru has presented over 30 concerts featuring professional musicians playing classical music from various periods and genres.

Yuri Savkin, an accomplished musician from Riga, Latvia, is the group’s lead violinist. He serves as the concertmaster of the first violins in the Latvian National Opera and Ballet Orchestra. Yuri has performed in numerous European countries and, with Camenae de Cymru, in England and Wales.

Christopher Williams, a music graduate of Cardiff University, was born in Wales. He leads a busy and diverse professional life as a pianist, composer, conductor, teacher, and arranger. He is assistant director of the BBC National Chorus of Wales and performs as a pianist for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

For further details, please visit the Camenae de Cymru website: https://camenaedecymru.com/

The number of tickets is limited. Some tickets will be sold at the door from 7:00 to 7:30 pm before the concert if still available. The price includes a concert programme, and refreshments will be served before the concert and during the intermission.

Programme

- Che farò senza Euridice, Orfeo’s aria from the opera Orfeo ed Euridice, Christoph Willibald Gluck

- Melodie for violin and piano from the opera Orfeo ed Euridice, Christoph Willibald Gluck

- Sorge l’irato nembo, Orlando’s aria from the opera Orlando Furioso, Antonio Vivaldi

- Gemo in un Punto e Fremo, Licida’s aria from the opera L'Olimpiade, Antonio Vivaldi

- Chaconne for violin and piano in G minor (arr. Léopold Charlier), Tomaso Antonio Vitali

Interval

- Re dell’ abisso affrettati, Invocation aria from the opera Un Ballo in Maschera, Giuseppe Verdi

- Stride la vampa, Azucena’s aria from the opera Il Trovatore, Giuseppe Verdi

- Hungarian dances for violin and piano:

o No.1 in G minor WoO 1 (arr. Joseph Joachim)

o No.2 in D minor WoO 1 (arr. Joseph Joachim)

o No.17 in F minor WoO 1 (arr. Fritz Kreisler)

Johannes Brahms

- Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix, Delilah’s aria from the opera Samson and Delilah, Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns

- Di piacer mi balza il cor, Ninetta’s cavatina from the opera La gazza ladra, Gioachino Rossini

Host or Publisher Camenae de Cymru, Cardiff, South Wales