Bach at One
The season closes with George Frideric Handel’s Ode to St. Cecilia’s Day, a colorful and dramatic homage to the spiritually transformative power of music. Written for an annual celebration of music’s patron saint, the radiant work leads listeners through the full spectrum of human emotion, from quiet contemplation to boundless joy.
Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ
Great Awakenings
Commissioned by Trinity for the 250th birthday of the United States, Great Awakenings: John Henry Hobart and America is a powerful new oratorio by acclaimed composer (and former Trinity organist) David Hurd. With a libretto by Christopher Dylan Herbert, a former member of the Trinity Choir, the work brings to life a pivotal era in American religious and civic history by celebrating the visionary leadership of Bishop Hobart (1775–1830), Trinity’s seventh rector (1816-1830). Demonstrating vibrant choral writing and expressive solos, Great Awakenings will be performed with Trinity Choir, Downtown Voices, and NOVUS. NOVUS will also present Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite for 13 instruments.
Melissa Attebury, conductor
Amor Eterno: A Requiem for Pulse
Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida will present Invincible, a landmark Pride concert marking the 10th annual remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Emerging from tragedy to triumph is a defining truth of the LGBTQ+ community, and this powerful evening centers remembrance, resilience, and unity. Coinciding with Juneteenth, the program also celebrates ongoing fights for freedom and equality, fostering community solidarity. Featuring over 200 voices, Invincible aims to inspire and bring together supporters and allies alike.
Invincible brings together some of the most powerful voices in LGBTQ+ choral music and the performing arts. Singers from the Orlando Gay Chorus, Gay Men's Chorus of Tampa Bay, and Miami Gay Chorus join forces with the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida - representing a united chorus of singers from across Florida and beyond.
Pictured, the Symphony of the Americas, a celebrated Broward County cultural institution, provides the orchestral foundation for the evening. Soloists Elisse Albian and Enrico Lagasca of the acclaimed Seraphic Fire bring exceptional artistry to the program. Together, these artists create a singular musical force - one rooted in remembrance, built on resilience, and alive with hope.
Renaissance Splendor
Journey back in time to the heart of Spain and Italy, where a resplendent world of Renaissance and Early Baroque music awaits. Twenty Desert Chorale artists–joined by theorbo, organ, and the early music ensemble Incantare–will transport you to the hallowed halls of grand cathedrals, the mountains and seasides of the Mediterranean, and beyond. Highlights include Monteverdi’s jubilant Beatus vir, Lobo’s deeply expressive Versa est in luctum, the toe-tapping rhythms of Juan Arañés’ Un sarao de la chacona, and the soaring high C’s of Allegri’s famous Miserere mei, Deus. Experience the breathtaking polyphony of these sacred and secular works, creating a captivating tapestry of interwoven melodies that will fill you with the same wonder felt by those who first heard these masterworks.
Homecoming
Marking our nation’s 250th anniversary, this program celebrates the rich yet familiar sounds of American roots choral music. Twenty-four professional vocalists from across the country—joined by piano, violin, and cello—will unite to perform fresh compositions by Shawn Kirchner, Shavon Lloyd, and Moira Smiley, who will be a guest soloist on her work. These celebrated composers, known for their masterful blending of classical choral traditions with American folk influences, will explore themes of community and belonging. Alex Berko’s Sacred Place interweaves the structure of a Jewish service with environmental texts, reflecting on the beautiful world we call home. Rounding out this program is the premiere of Cranes Coming Home by emerging composer Taja Astar, winner of Chicago a cappella’s HerVoice competition. Find your own sense of home within this inspiring evening.
Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil
Last performed in 2016, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale is thrilled to continue the tradition of presenting Sergei Rachmaninoff’s profoundly beautiful and deeply spiritual All-Night Vigil (popularly known as Vespers). This cornerstone of choral music consists of fifteen movements of unaccompanied voices creating a cathedral of sound. Composed in less than two weeks in 1915 against the backdrop of war, Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece marries traditional Orthodox chants with his distinctive harmonic language, creating a work of great emotional depth. From the grand opening of “Come, Let Us Worship” to the famous low B-flat descent in “Lord, Now Lettest Thou,” All-Night Vigil showcases the full expressive range of the human voice. The Desert Chorale will expand to 32 top-tier professional vocalists to tackle this herculean work. Whether you’re hearing the Vespers for the first time or revisiting a beloved favorite, this program promises to be an unforgettable journey through what many consider to be the pinnacle of Russian choral music.
Homecoming
Marking our nation’s 250th anniversary, this program celebrates the rich yet familiar sounds of American roots choral music. Twenty-four professional vocalists from across the country—joined by piano, violin, and cello—will unite to perform fresh compositions by Shawn Kirchner, Shavon Lloyd, and Moira Smiley, who will be a guest soloist on her work. These celebrated composers, known for their masterful blending of classical choral traditions with American folk influences, will explore themes of community and belonging. Alex Berko’s Sacred Place interweaves the structure of a Jewish service with environmental texts, reflecting on the beautiful world we call home. Rounding out this program is the premiere of Cranes Coming Home by emerging composer Taja Astar, winner of Chicago a cappella’s HerVoice competition. Find your own sense of home within this inspiring evening.
Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil
Last performed in 2016, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale is thrilled to continue the tradition of presenting Sergei Rachmaninoff’s profoundly beautiful and deeply spiritual All-Night Vigil (popularly known as Vespers). This cornerstone of choral music consists of fifteen movements of unaccompanied voices creating a cathedral of sound. Composed in less than two weeks in 1915 against the backdrop of war, Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece marries traditional Orthodox chants with his distinctive harmonic language, creating a work of great emotional depth. From the grand opening of “Come, Let Us Worship” to the famous low B-flat descent in “Lord, Now Lettest Thou,” All-Night Vigil showcases the full expressive range of the human voice. The Desert Chorale will expand to 32 top-tier professional vocalists to tackle this herculean work. Whether you’re hearing the Vespers for the first time or revisiting a beloved favorite, this program promises to be an unforgettable journey through what many consider to be the pinnacle of Russian choral music.
Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil
Last performed in 2016, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale is thrilled to continue the tradition of presenting Sergei Rachmaninoff’s profoundly beautiful and deeply spiritual All-Night Vigil (popularly known as Vespers). This cornerstone of choral music consists of fifteen movements of unaccompanied voices creating a cathedral of sound. Composed in less than two weeks in 1915 against the backdrop of war, Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece marries traditional Orthodox chants with his distinctive harmonic language, creating a work of great emotional depth. From the grand opening of “Come, Let Us Worship” to the famous low B-flat descent in “Lord, Now Lettest Thou,” All-Night Vigil showcases the full expressive range of the human voice. The Desert Chorale will expand to 32 top-tier professional vocalists to tackle this herculean work. Whether you’re hearing the Vespers for the first time or revisiting a beloved favorite, this program promises to be an unforgettable journey through what many consider to be the pinnacle of Russian choral music.
Renaissance Splendor
Journey back in time to the heart of Spain and Italy, where a resplendent world of Renaissance and Early Baroque music awaits. Twenty Desert Chorale artists–joined by theorbo, organ, and the early music ensemble Incantare–will transport you to the hallowed halls of grand cathedrals, the mountains and seasides of the Mediterranean, and beyond. Highlights include Monteverdi’s jubilant Beatus vir, Lobo’s deeply expressive Versa est in luctum, the toe-tapping rhythms of Juan Arañés’ Un sarao de la chacona, and the soaring high C’s of Allegri’s famous Miserere mei, Deus. Experience the breathtaking polyphony of these sacred and secular works, creating a captivating tapestry of interwoven melodies that will fill you with the same wonder felt by those who first heard these masterworks.
Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil
Last performed in 2016, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale is thrilled to continue the tradition of presenting Sergei Rachmaninoff’s profoundly beautiful and deeply spiritual All-Night Vigil (popularly known as Vespers). This cornerstone of choral music consists of fifteen movements of unaccompanied voices creating a cathedral of sound. Composed in less than two weeks in 1915 against the backdrop of war, Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece marries traditional Orthodox chants with his distinctive harmonic language, creating a work of great emotional depth. From the grand opening of “Come, Let Us Worship” to the famous low B-flat descent in “Lord, Now Lettest Thou,” All-Night Vigil showcases the full expressive range of the human voice. The Desert Chorale will expand to 32 top-tier professional vocalists to tackle this herculean work. Whether you’re hearing the Vespers for the first time or revisiting a beloved favorite, this program promises to be an unforgettable journey through what many consider to be the pinnacle of Russian choral music.
Renaissance Splendor
Journey back in time to the heart of Spain and Italy, where a resplendent world of Renaissance and Early Baroque music awaits. Twenty Desert Chorale artists–joined by theorbo, organ, and the early music ensemble Incantare–will transport you to the hallowed halls of grand cathedrals, the mountains and seasides of the Mediterranean, and beyond. Highlights include Monteverdi’s jubilant Beatus vir, Lobo’s deeply expressive Versa est in luctum, the toe-tapping rhythms of Juan Arañés’ Un sarao de la chacona, and the soaring high C’s of Allegri’s famous Miserere mei, Deus. Experience the breathtaking polyphony of these sacred and secular works, creating a captivating tapestry of interwoven melodies that will fill you with the same wonder felt by those who first heard these masterworks.
Homecoming
Marking our nation’s 250th anniversary, this program celebrates the rich yet familiar sounds of American roots choral music. Twenty-four professional vocalists from across the country—joined by piano, violin, and cello—will unite to perform fresh compositions by Shawn Kirchner, Shavon Lloyd, and Moira Smiley, who will be a guest soloist on her work. These celebrated composers, known for their masterful blending of classical choral traditions with American folk influences, will explore themes of community and belonging. Alex Berko’s Sacred Place interweaves the structure of a Jewish service with environmental texts, reflecting on the beautiful world we call home. Rounding out this program is the premiere of Cranes Coming Home by emerging composer Taja Astar, winner of Chicago a cappella’s HerVoice competition. Find your own sense of home within this inspiring evening.
The Beatitudes
Join Fourth Wall Ensemble on May 1st at 7:30pm for contemporary vocal music featuring the East Coast premiere of The Beatitudes by Jeff Beal. The concert will be held at Grace and St. Paul’s Church located at 123 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023.
Fourth Wall Ensemble joins composer Jeff Beal in bringing two works to life: The Paper Lined Shack featuring soprano Zoe Allen, and the East Coast premiere of The Beatitudes. Jeff Beal is a five-time Emmy Award-winning composer known for his scores for TV shows including "House of Cards," “Monk" and “Rome," as well as films such as “Pollock" and “Blackfish." Beal will perform on flugelhorn, sharing the stage with Fourth Wall Ensemble’s Artistic Director, Christopher Allen.
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Tiny Concerts: Bach’s Playlist
Trinity organist Avi Stein will transport audiences into the musical milieu from which Johann Sebastian Bach emerged. As a member of a distinguished family of composers and instrumentalists, Bach was keenly aware of his place in the lineage, and his vast collection of manuscripts — by relatives, predecessors, and contemporaries — reveals that wide repertoire of inspiration. Along with soprano soloist Elisse Albian and musicians from the Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Stein will perform intensely passionate pieces from two of Bach’s influential 17th-century predecessors: Dieterich Buxtehude (Trio Sonata in A Minor and Herr, wenn ich nur Dich hab) and Christoph Bernhard (Aus der Tieffen).
Tiny Concerts: Bach’s Playlist
Trinity organist Avi Stein will transport audiences into the musical milieu from which Johann Sebastian Bach emerged. As a member of a distinguished family of composers and instrumentalists, Bach was keenly aware of his place in the lineage, and his vast collection of manuscripts — by relatives, predecessors, and contemporaries — reveals that wide repertoire of inspiration. Along with soprano soloist Elisse Albian and musicians from the Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Stein will perform intensely passionate pieces from two of Bach’s influential 17th-century predecessors: Dieterich Buxtehude (Trio Sonata in A Minor and Herr, wenn ich nur Dich hab) and Christoph Bernhard (Aus der Tieffen).
Bach at One
Trinity organist Avi Stein will transport audiences into the musical milieu from which Johann Sebastian Bach emerged. As a member of a distinguished family of composers and instrumentalists, Bach was keenly aware of his place in the lineage, and his vast collection of manuscripts — by relatives, predecessors, and contemporaries — reveals that wide repertoire of inspiration. Along with soprano soloist Elisse Albian and musicians from the Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Stein will perform intensely passionate pieces from two of Bach’s influential 17th-century predecessors: Dieterich Buxtehude (Trio Sonata in A Minor and Herr, wenn ich nur Dich hab) and Christoph Bernhard (Aus der Tieffen).
Eleanor: A Medieval Opera
A medieval scandal gets an operatic glow-up in ELEANOR, a new work by Niccolo Seligmann about Eleanor Rykener — the gender-nonconforming Londoner whose 1394 arrest left the courts very confused.
This semi-staged performance at the experimental New Stage Performance Space on the Upper West Side dives into the story of Eleanor, who was arrested in London in 1394 while presenting as a woman. We only have one surviving document about Eleanor’s life, so we can’t know her full story – but this piece uses that fragment as a starting point to explore identity, gender, and belonging in the medieval world.
Niccolo Seligmann (they/them) brings a deeply personal lens to the work, and the role of Eleanor will be premiered by non-binary soprano Elisse Albian.
Eleanor: A Medieval Opera
A medieval scandal gets an operatic glow-up in ELEANOR, a new work by Niccolo Seligmann about Eleanor Rykener — the gender-nonconforming Londoner whose 1394 arrest left the courts very confused.
This semi-staged performance at the experimental New Stage Performance Space on the Upper West Side dives into the story of Eleanor, who was arrested in London in 1394 while presenting as a woman. We only have one surviving document about Eleanor’s life, so we can’t know her full story – but this piece uses that fragment as a starting point to explore identity, gender, and belonging in the medieval world.
Niccolo Seligmann (they/them) brings a deeply personal lens to the work, and the role of Eleanor will be premiered by non-binary soprano Elisse Albian.
Messiah (Parts II and III)
Audiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless work — including the much-celebrated “Hallelujah” chorus. Hailed by The New York Times as “the gold standard” by which all Messiah performances are measured, Trinity’s historic version has thrilled audiences since 1770. Led by Director of Music Melissa Attebury
Messiah (Parts II and III)
Audiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless work — including the much-celebrated “Hallelujah” chorus. Hailed by The New York Times as “the gold standard” by which all Messiah performances are measured, Trinity’s historic version has thrilled audiences since 1770. Led by Director of Music Melissa Attebury
Brahms Requiem
Johannes Brahms’s Ein deutsches Requiem is one of the most profound choral masterworks ever composed. In this performance by Downtown Voices, NOVUS, and soloists Moriah Berry (a former Trinity Choral Scholar) and Brian Mextorf (Trinity Choir), Brahms’s setting of biblical texts unfolds in waves of grief and consolation, embodied in expressive orchestration and choral melodies. Unlike traditional requiems, Brahms’s masterpiece is not a mass for the dead but rather a work for the living, offering reassurance and solace.
Stephen Sands, conductor
Ester, Liberatrice Del Popolo Ebreo
Alessandro Stradella — Ester, Liberatrice Del Popolo Ebreo ("Esther, Liberator of the Jewish People")
In celebration of the critically-praised Navona Records release of the first and only complete recording of Ester, Liberatrice Del Popolo Ebreo ("Esther, Liberator of the Jewish People") by Alessandro Stradella (1639–1682), members of the original cast reunite for a special performance of this 1673 masterwork in honor of the Purim holiday.
Exploring themes of courage, self-acceptance, ambition, justice, and power, Stradella's Ester tells the story of a timid girl, secret Jew, and Persian Queen who summons the bravery to save her people from annihilation. While the oratorio, a large-scale musical narrative, derives its plot from the biblical story of The Book of Esther, modern audiences will surely find resonance and relevance in the journey of a lone woman who triumphs over tyranny.
Originally intended to be played in a Baroque palace for an aristocratic Catholic audience, this bracingly innovative work composed by a volatile genius was largely lost to time before its recent rediscovery and revival. Join us on Sunday, March 8th at 3pm as Stradella's Ester resounds again in the Museum at Eldridge Street's magnificently restored 1887 Main Sanctuary.
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610
The towering masterpiece of the Early Baroque, with many soloists, double chorus, Early Music strings, recorders, cornetti, sackbuts, theorbos, harpsichord and organ. Truly one of the pillars of Western Music. We are privileged to collaborate with Dark Horse Consort for this memorable occasion – the finest interpreters of this repertoire to be found in the Western Hemisphere.
The early music ensemble Dark Horse Consort is dedicated to unearthing the majestic late renaissance and early baroque repertoire for brass instruments Inspired by the bronze horse statues in Venice’s famed St. Mark’s Basilica the ensemble attempts to recreate the glorious sounds of composers such a Giovanni Gabrieli, Claudio Monteverdi and Heinrich Schütz.
This is certain to be a memorable occasion!
National Oratorio Competition
The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park’s National Oratorio Competition has been established to help singers develop their careers by giving young performers the opportunity to experience the joy of collaborative singing with an orchestra and chorus. The Competition is open to unmanaged American singers with an interest in oratorio repertoire.
During the week of February 9, 2026, eight amazing finalists participated in coaching sessions, masterclasses, and rehearsals were part of the 91st Annual Bach Festival in Winter Park, FL. The Competition final concert with full orchestra took place on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Knowles Memorial Chapel on the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.
Messe solennelle
Illustrating the dramatic range of the new pipe organ, Trinity organist Avi Stein and organ scholar Alex Leonardi will perform Louis Vierne’s stunningly grandiose Messe solennelle — a piece that explores the depths of the organ’s colors and sonic possibilities — in concert with Trinity Choir. The evening’s tour of the rich legacy of French music will also feature the work of three of Vierne’s preeminent pupils: Nadia Boulanger, her younger sister Lili Boulanger, and Marcel Dupré.
Melissa Baker, flute; Melissa Attebury, conductor
Dark Sky
Fourth Wall Ensemble presents Dark Sky in partnership with the San Francisco Exploratorium as part of the institution’s After Dark Series.
Curated by Elena Park, this performance will open with reflections from USF astronomer Aparna Venkatesan, with music and piano by Christopher Allen, and soundscapes by Phil Moffa.
Reflect on the importance of the night sky with haunting works from William Byrd, Philip Glass, Caroline Shaw, Andrew Yee (featured on cello recordings), and Kaija Saariaho – including her renowned choral piece Nuits, Adieux – brought to life by Fourth Wall Ensemble.
Handel's “Messiah”
Don’t miss the renowned annual performance The New York Times hails as no less than the “gold standard.” Featuring the peerless Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, this “transcendent and awe-inspiring” Messiah has captivated audiences since it was first presented in 1770.
Trinity’s unique, historically informed Messiah is authentically performed on period instruments and sung in baroque style in an acoustically rich space. This year for the first time the oratorio will be split into two parts, with performances at both Christmas and Easter, led by Trinity’s acclaimed Director of Music, Melissa Attebury.
Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Melissa Attebury, conductor
Handel's “Messiah”
Don’t miss the renowned annual performance The New York Times hails as no less than the “gold standard.” Featuring the peerless Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, this “transcendent and awe-inspiring” Messiah has captivated audiences since it was first presented in 1770.
Trinity’s unique, historically informed Messiah is authentically performed on period instruments and sung in baroque style in an acoustically rich space. This year for the first time the oratorio will be split into two parts, with performances at both Christmas and Easter, led by Trinity’s acclaimed Director of Music, Melissa Attebury.
Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Melissa Attebury, conductor
Handel's “Messiah”
Don’t miss the renowned annual performance The New York Times hails as no less than the “gold standard.” Featuring the peerless Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, this “transcendent and awe-inspiring” Messiah has captivated audiences since it was first presented in 1770.
Trinity’s unique, historically informed Messiah is authentically performed on period instruments and sung in baroque style in an acoustically rich space. This year for the first time the oratorio will be split into two parts, with performances at both Christmas and Easter, led by Trinity’s acclaimed Director of Music, Melissa Attebury.
Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Melissa Attebury, conductor
Handel's “Messiah”
Don’t miss the renowned annual performance The New York Times hails as no less than the “gold standard.” Featuring the peerless Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, this “transcendent and awe-inspiring” Messiah has captivated audiences since it was first presented in 1770.
Trinity’s unique, historically informed Messiah is authentically performed on period instruments and sung in baroque style in an acoustically rich space. This year for the first time the oratorio will be split into two parts, with performances at both Christmas and Easter, led by Trinity’s acclaimed Director of Music, Melissa Attebury.
Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Melissa Attebury, conductor
The Golden Harpsichord
The Golden Harpsichord
Thomas Crawford, Founder and Artistic Director
Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, Met Museum, Musical Instruments Curator
Elisse Albian, soprano
Caroline Giassi, oboe
Alessandro Scarlatti: Christmas Cantata
Arcangelo Corelli: Christmas Concerto in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8
George Frideric Handel: Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99
The Met Museum’s ‘Golden Harpsichord’ in its Musical Instruments Gallery is an outstanding example of beauty and technology.
Built in 1670 in Rome by Michele Todini, the harpsichord’s elaborate frame includes two large figures—Polyphemus and Galatea—which provide a distinctive backdrop for this salon concert of Italian Baroque music.
The program includes two classic holiday cantatas written to celebrate the nativity of Jesus: Scarlatti’s Christmas Cantata, and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto.
Also on the program is Handel’s virtuosic castrato aria, Il delinrio amoroso (The Delirium of Love), about a woman who descends to Hades to rescue her deceased lover and take him to the Elysian fields.
It features Baroque soprano Elisse Albian’s “glittering soprano” (Observer) and oboist Caroline Giassi.
The Golden Harpsichord
The Golden Harpsichord
Thomas Crawford, Founder and Artistic Director
Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, Met Museum, Musical Instruments Curator
Elisse Albian, soprano
Caroline Giassi, oboe
Alessandro Scarlatti: Christmas Cantata
Arcangelo Corelli: Christmas Concerto in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8
George Frideric Handel: Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99
The Met Museum’s ‘Golden Harpsichord’ in its Musical Instruments Gallery is an outstanding example of beauty and technology.
Built in 1670 in Rome by Michele Todini, the harpsichord’s elaborate frame includes two large figures—Polyphemus and Galatea—which provide a distinctive backdrop for this salon concert of Italian Baroque music.
The program includes two classic holiday cantatas written to celebrate the nativity of Jesus: Scarlatti’s Christmas Cantata, and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto.
Also on the program is Handel’s virtuosic castrato aria, Il delinrio amoroso (The Delirium of Love), about a woman who descends to Hades to rescue her deceased lover and take him to the Elysian fields.
It features Baroque soprano Elisse Albian’s “glittering soprano” (Observer) and oboist Caroline Giassi.
The Golden Harpsichord
The Golden Harpsichord
Thomas Crawford, Founder and Artistic Director
Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, Met Museum, Musical Instruments Curator
Elisse Albian, soprano
Caroline Giassi, oboe
Alessandro Scarlatti: Christmas Cantata
Arcangelo Corelli: Christmas Concerto in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8
George Frideric Handel: Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99
The Met Museum’s ‘Golden Harpsichord’ in its Musical Instruments Gallery is an outstanding example of beauty and technology.
Built in 1670 in Rome by Michele Todini, the harpsichord’s elaborate frame includes two large figures—Polyphemus and Galatea—which provide a distinctive backdrop for this salon concert of Italian Baroque music.
The program includes two classic holiday cantatas written to celebrate the nativity of Jesus: Scarlatti’s Christmas Cantata, and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto.
Also on the program is Handel’s virtuosic castrato aria, Il delinrio amoroso (The Delirium of Love), about a woman who descends to Hades to rescue her deceased lover and take him to the Elysian fields.
It features Baroque soprano Elisse Albian’s “glittering soprano” (Observer) and oboist Caroline Giassi.
The Golden Harpsichord
The Golden Harpsichord
Thomas Crawford, Founder and Artistic Director
Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, Met Museum, Musical Instruments Curator
Elisse Albian, soprano
Caroline Giassi, oboe
Alessandro Scarlatti: Christmas Cantata
Arcangelo Corelli: Christmas Concerto in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8
George Frideric Handel: Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99
The Met Museum’s ‘Golden Harpsichord’ in its Musical Instruments Gallery is an outstanding example of beauty and technology.
Built in 1670 in Rome by Michele Todini, the harpsichord’s elaborate frame includes two large figures—Polyphemus and Galatea—which provide a distinctive backdrop for this salon concert of Italian Baroque music.
The program includes two classic holiday cantatas written to celebrate the nativity of Jesus: Scarlatti’s Christmas Cantata, and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto.
Also on the program is Handel’s virtuosic castrato aria, Il delinrio amoroso (The Delirium of Love), about a woman who descends to Hades to rescue her deceased lover and take him to the Elysian fields.
It features Baroque soprano Elisse Albian’s “glittering soprano” (Observer) and oboist Caroline Giassi.
Bach at One
Trinity Choir and Baroque Orchestra, led by Avi Stein, will wrap up Bach at One’s celebration of the church’s new organ with Bach’s Fugue in D Major, and the conclusion of his transcendent Mass in B Minor (Part II-Part IV). Expect a majestic performance of a work widely considered to be the pinnacle of Bach’s compositional career. From the moving Credo and joyous Sanctus to the stunning Agnus Dei, the Mass is a showcase of the master at his most inspired, revealing both incredible artistry and a commitment to faith.
Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ
Master Chorale of South Florida: Handel & Mozart
Celebrate the majesty of music written by Handel and Mozart for the coronation of kings. Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Mozart’s radiant Coronation Mass capture the pageantry of royal ceremony in all its dazzling splendor. Brett Karlin will lead the Master Chorale of South Florida and the Arcadian Ensemble in performances of these two popular works, promising a fulfilling evening of regal elegance and timeless beauty.
This venue is wheelchair accessible, with handicap seating available.
Master Chorale of South Florida: Handel & Mozart
Celebrate the majesty of music written by Handel and Mozart for the coronation of kings. Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Mozart’s radiant Coronation Mass capture the pageantry of royal ceremony in all its dazzling splendor. Brett Karlin will lead the Master Chorale of South Florida and the Arcadian Ensemble in performances of these two popular works, promising a fulfilling evening of regal elegance and timeless beauty.
This venue is wheelchair accessible, with handicap seating available.
The Best of Seraphic Fire
JAMES K. BASS, CONDUCTOR
CHOIR A CAPPELLA
You asked for it, and we are delivering! Our greatest hits: Earth Song by Frank Ticheli, O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen, Padre Nuestro by Alvaro Bermudez and more. Associate conductor James Bass leads an audience-choice program with Seraphic Fire, America’s all-star choir.
The Best of Seraphic Fire
JAMES K. BASS, CONDUCTOR
CHOIR A CAPPELLA
You asked for it, and we are delivering! Our greatest hits: Earth Song by Frank Ticheli, O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen, Padre Nuestro by Alvaro Bermudez and more. Associate conductor James Bass leads an audience-choice program with Seraphic Fire, America’s all-star choir.
The Best of Seraphic Fire
JAMES K. BASS, CONDUCTOR
CHOIR A CAPPELLA
You asked for it, and we are delivering! Our greatest hits: Earth Song by Frank Ticheli, O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen, Padre Nuestro by Alvaro Bermudez and more. Associate conductor James Bass leads an audience-choice program with Seraphic Fire, America’s all-star choir.
The Best of Seraphic Fire
JAMES K. BASS, CONDUCTOR
CHOIR A CAPPELLA
You asked for it, and we are delivering! Our greatest hits: Earth Song by Frank Ticheli, O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen, Padre Nuestro by Alvaro Bermudez and more. Associate conductor James Bass leads an audience-choice program with Seraphic Fire, America’s all-star choir.
Bach at One
Trinity’s organist, Avi Stein, will lead Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra in one of Bach’s most monumental works — the Mass in B Minor (Part 1: Kyrie and Gloria). In this selection from the magnum opus, aficionados will recognize references to earlier compositions, including several cantatas and the St. Matthew Passion. Such a retrospective is sure to underscore Johannes Brahms’s famous decree: “Study Bach, there you will find everything.” The conclusion of the Mass will be performed on October 29.
Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ