Concertos for Christmas in Akron

This performance of Concertos for Christmas will take place Friday, Dec. 11th at 7:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Brilliant and colorful concertos set the tone for this festive holiday season. Bask in the warmth of Michel Corette’s tuneful Simphonie de Noëls, a concerto for two oboes by Vivaldi, Bach’s F major harpsichord concerto (BWV 1057), and Christoph Pez’s joyful Concerto Pastorale for two recorders and strings.
Join the musicians at a post-concert reception with complimentary beverages and festive treats!
FEATURED LES DÉLICES MUSICIANS:
Debra Nagy, oboe & recorders
Kathryn Montoya, oboe & recorders
Shelby Yamin, violin
Laura Lutzke, violin
Allison Monroe, viola
Rebecca Landell, cello
Sue Yelanjian, bass
Mark Edwards, harpsichord
MUSIC PROGRAM:
Michel Corrette: Simphonie de Noels
J.S. Bach: Harpsichord Concerto in F Major, BWV 1057
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro assai
Giuseppe Torelli: Pastorale concerto Op. 8, no. 6 in g minor
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 oboes in d minor, RV 535
I. Largo – Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro molto
Johann Christoph Pez: Concerto Pastorale
I. Pastorale
II. Aria (Presto)
III. Aria (Grave)
IV. Aria (Pastorale)
V. Minuet & Trio
VI. Chaconne