Joy
Saturday, Feburary 22nd at 7:30 pm
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Doors open at 6:45PM
Pre-concert talk at 7:00PM
PERFORMERS
Dorothee Mields, soprano
Pacific Baroque Festival Ensemble
Marc Destrubé, violin and artistic director
Natalie Mackie, viola da gamba
Marco Vitale, harpsichord, organ and vocal director
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
This program includes one of J.S. Bach’s best-loved cantatas, the “wedding” cantata, BWV 202, along with the sunny violin concerto in E Major, and a ‘fictive’ wedding cantata compiled by Dorothee Mields of individual movements from other Bach works. A feast of joyful music!
PROGRAMME
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
A BWV Compilation: O großes Hochzeitsfest
Sinfonia
from Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182
Recitative: O großes Hochzeitsfest
from Ach! ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe, BWV 162
Johann Christoph Bach(1642-1703)
Aria: Mein Freund ist mein
from Meine Freundin, du bist schön
Johann Sebastian Bach
Interlude
from Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76
Aria: Er segnet
from Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196
Recitative: Mein Jesu, lass mich nicht zur Hochzeit
from Ach! ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe, BWV 162
Aria: Ich bin herrlich, ich bin schön
from Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen, BWV 49
Chorale: Was Gott tut
from ‘ie Elenden sollen essen, BWV 75
Concerto for violin and strings in E major, BWV 1042
Allegro - Adagio - Allegro assai
intermission
Johann Sebastian Bach
Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202
Aria: Weichet nur
Recitative: Die Welt
Aria: Phoebus eilt
Recitative: Drum sucht
Aria: Wenn die Frühlingslüfte
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
The health and safety of our patrons, musicians, staff, and volunteers remains a priority. We recommend patrons take precautions of reasonable comfort.
This concert is generously supported by
Turnham Woodland and Pep Groos Fund for Vocal Music
PURCHASING TICKETS
Single Tickets: $35 + tax & fees and $30 for Seniors/Students + tax & fees
Festival Passes: $105 + tax & fees and $90 for Seniors/Students + tax & fees are also available for purchase here.
School-age and post-secondary students: FREE entry at door with presentation of student ID or proof of enrolment
VCM Box Office: 250-386-5311
GETTING TO ALIX GOOLDEN HALL
Parking Information
Alix Goolden Hall is located at 907 Pandora Ave.
Patrons must enter the venue from 900 Johnson St.
The VCM parking lot is reserved for staff and faculty at all times. Street parking and public lots are available within short walking distance.
THE PACIFIC BAROQUE FESTIVAL IS SUPPORTED BY
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DAVID & PEP GROOS FUND FOR VOCAL MUSIC, VICTORIA FOUNDATION
The Magnolia Hotel provides Festival audience members with a special rate during the Festival: a 15% discount on the best available room rate.
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