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In-person Arts & Culture

Handel’s Virtuosi

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
7:30pm to 9:00pm

Part of: Early Music Festival

First Presbyterian Church

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Organized by: Early Music Alberta

Nov.
2

This concert celebrates the extraordinary talents of both singers and instrumentalists that George Frideric Handel composed for in his renowned operas and oratorios.

This performance will showcase the remarkable vocal agility and expressive power of Handel’s compositions, highlighting the virtuosity demanded of his soloists. The program will feature arias and instrumental pieces that exemplify the brilliance of Handel’s writing, demonstrating the technical mastery and emotional depth that he sought to evoke in his performers. “Handel’s Virtuosi” offers a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking skill and artistry that define Handel’s musical legacy.

Myriam Leblanc, soprano
Roderick Bryce, baritone
Naomi Delafield, violin
Keith Hamm, violin
Leanne Maitland, viola
Kathryn Montoya, oboe, recorder
Pablo Montes, bassoon
Josephine van Lier, cello
Christopher Bagan, harpsichord, organ
Lucas Harris, lutes