EUROPA GALANTE WITH FABIO BIONDI

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Thursday, October 6 at 7:30pm ET | The Palladium

Europa Galante was formed in 1989 by Artistic Director Fabio Biondi to create an Italian instrumental ensemble for interpretations of the great baroque and classical repertoire on period instruments. Europa Galante achieved early success with its first recording of the concertos of Antonio Vivaldi. With a growing list of awards including three Grammy nominations, the ensemble is widely known for performances in the world’s most prestigious halls, including Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Royal Albert Hall in London, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris, Sydney Opera House, and Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York. This program features works of Vivaldi and Bach.

PROGRAM

Bach – Violin concerto in g minor BWV1056R I. ( ) II. Largo III. Presto Bach – Solo Violin Sonata n.2 in A minor BWV 1003 I. Grave II. Fuga III. Andante IV. Allegro Bach – Brandenburg Concerto n.5 BWV1050 I. Allegro II. Affettuoso III. Allegro

INTERMISSION

Vivaldi – Viola d’amore concerto in D minor RV393 I. Allegro II. Adagio III. Presto Vivaldi – Sonata for violin and b.c. RV34 in b flat I. Adagio II. Allegro III. Largo IV. Allegro Vivaldi – Concerto in D Major for 2 violins, 2 cello and strings RV564 I. Andante II. Adagio III. Allegro

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