Lincoln Center

As the holidays approach, many give thanks for their blessings, and for music lovers, there’s nothing to be more grateful for than the entire Baroque era, lasting roughly 150 years until the death of Bach in 1750. The art of chamber music was born during that time, performed on newly-improved instruments by the greatest composer-virtuosi of the day. Click here for more info (Opens in a new window)

Quantz Concerto No. 161 in G major for Flute, Strings, and Continuo, QV 5:174 (c. 1745)

Handel “Eternal Source of Light Divine” from Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne for Soprano, Trumpet, Strings, and Continuo (1713)

Bach Aria No. 1 “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen” from Cantata Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen for Soprano, Trumpet, Strings, and Continuo, BWV 51 (1730)

Handel “Per te lasciai la luce” and “Un pensiero voli in ciel” from Il delirio amoroso for Soprano, Flute, Strings, and Continuo, HWV 99 (1707)

Vivaldi Concerto in A minor for Bassoon, Strings, and Continuo, RV 497 (after 1720)

Handel Armida abbandonata for Soprano, Two Violins, and Continuo, HWV 105 (1707)

Handel “Let the Bright Seraphim” from Samson for Soprano, Trumpet, Strings, and Continuo, HWV 57 (1741-42)

Vivaldi Concerto in D major for Violin, Strings, and Continuo, RV 208, “Grosso Mogul” (c. 1710)