DELIRIO AMOROSO: HANDEL'S ITALIAN YEARS

with Alexander Weimann, harpsichord and guest leader; Chloe Meyers, violin; and Washington McClain, oboe

“Alexander Weimann ... one of the most sought-after ensemble directors, soloists and chamber music partners of his generation.”—Ottawa Chamber Music Society

As a 20-year old musical hopeful, Georg Händel (he hadn’t anglicized his name yet) took a trip to Italy to find out what was going on in that musical world. The Italians were singing (what else?), and the young composer quickly adopted an exuberant operatic style. “Il Delirio Amoroso” was one of three cantatas he composed at that time. In this concert you’ll not only hear what Händel wrote, but also what he heard. Music by Handel interspersed with Stradella, Corelli, and Perti.
Mamma mia, bring on the pasta. You’ll love it!

Saturday, October 27, 2007, 8.00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Church, Vancouver (map)

Sunday, October 28, 2007, 2.30 p.m.
West Vancouver United Church (map)

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PROGRAMME
Introduction
Georg Frideric Handel: Sinfonia to Delirio Amoroso

The Concerto
Alessandro Stradella: Sonata di Viole in D major
Handel: Concerto grosso op. 3, No. 3
Arcangelo Corelli: Concert grosso Op. 6, No. 7
Handel: Concerto for oboe and orchestra

Intermission

Interlude
Handel: Chaconne for Harpsichord in G major

The Opera-Oratorio
Handel: Sinfonia to Agrippina
Alessandro Scarlatti: Sinfonia to the oratorio Cain, il primo omicidio
Handel: Sinfonia to Rodrigo

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