The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt Chamber Music Concert presented by Raleigh Camerata
Schedule
Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Location
2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607 | Raleigh, NC
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Experience the vibrant intersection of biblical narrative and music in a captivating chamber concert presented by Raleigh Camerata that blends historical storytelling with timeless compositions inspired by the baroque era.Program:
Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Historia Esther, H. 396 (1677)
Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Cantata No. 1, “Esther,” from Cantates françaises sur des sujets tirés de l’Écriture, livre I (1708)
Intermission
Giacomo Carissimi, Regina Esther (selections) (circa 1660)
George Frideric Handel, Esther, HWV 50a (selections) (1718)
Note: the Handel selections include the last movement of the overture, Scene II aria tenor,
Scene IV arias, Scene V duet soprano and tenor, Scene VI Esther aria soprano, final chorus (with cuts).
Musicians:
Alissa Roca, soprano 1
Catherine Kelly Johnson, soprano 2
Alto (TBA)
Rob Strebendt, tenor
Gary Poster, bass
Allison Willet, Matvey Lapin, violins
Sarah Wines, cello
Jennifer Streeter, harpsichord
Robbie Link, violone
Will Thauer, oboe
Craig Wiggens, theorbo
Tickets $22, Members $20
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