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The Lyra Baroque Orchestra, Jacques Ogg, Artistic Director

2008-2009 Season

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Concert 1: Marin Marais
September 26, 2008 7:30 PM
Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

September 27, 2008 8:00 PM
Sundin Hall at Hamline University, Saint Paul

Symphonies d'Alcione
plus chamber music for two violins, viola da gamba, and more

Concert 2: Follia Follia
November 21, 2008 7:30 PM
Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

November 22, 2008 8:00 PM
University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis

Trii, Quadri and Sinfonie by Goldberg, Telemann, Vivaldi and Scarlatti

Concert 3: Christmas Program
December 19, 2008 7:30 PM
First Congregational Church UCC, Rochester

December 20, 2008 8:00 PM
University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis

Concert 4: Haydn and Friends
February 27, 2009 7:30 PM
Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

February 28, 2009 8:00 PM
Sundin Hall at Hamline University, Saint Paul

Haydn Concerti and Sinfonie

Concert 5: Telemann's "Pimpinone"
Maria Jette, soprano
Bradley Greenwald, baritone

April 24, 2009 7:30 PM
Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

April 25, 2009 8:00 PM
Sundin Hall at Hamline University, Saint Paul

2007-08 Season

PROGRAM I

Cassandra

Ouverture in g minor by Johann Bernhard Bach
and the cantata Cassandra by J.C.F. Bach
Emily Lodine, mezzo soprano
Marc Destrubé, baroque violin

The virtuosic cantata Cassandra, characterized by intense drama and innovative instrumentation, might be subtitled "a story of mythological family dysfunction". This tale of divine propositions, prophetic gifts, curses, plots, love, and revenge is portrayed masterfully by Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach.

Friday, October 19, 2007 7:30 PM
Zumbro Lutheran, Rochester

Saturday, October 20, 2007 8:00 PM
Sundin Hall, Saint Paul

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PROGRAM II

Trumpet the Nativity

David Kjar, baroque trumpet

Trumpet virtuoso and Northfield native David Kjar, who has performed and recorded with many of the world's leading early music ensembles, will join Lyra in a festive performance of Christmas music by Corelli, Vivaldi, Albinoni, and others.

Friday, December 21, 2007 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 512 3rd St. SW., Rochester

Saturday, December 22, 2007 8:00 PM
Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave., Saint Paul

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Program III

Stravaganze

Lyra's string virtuosi, along with Jacques Ogg, play brilliant and powerful music from 17th century Italy, including music by Frescobaldi, Castello, Rossi, Vitali, Storace, Farina (Capriccio Stravagante), and more.

Tarquinio Merula Chiacona a 2
Biagio Marini Sonata in Ecco
Francesco Turini Sonata a Tre "Il Corisino"
Giovanni Legrenzi Sonata sesta
Gio. Batista Vitali Ciaccona
Girolamo Frescobaldi Toccata Terza
Marcello Uccellini Aria sopra la Bergamasca
Carlo Farina Capriccio Stravagante

Intermission

Giovanni Rosenmiller Sonata Duodecima
Heinrich I.F. von Biber Sonata representativa
Heinrich I.F. von Biber Balletti Lamentabili
Georg Muffat Passacaglia

Friday, January 18, 2008 7:30 PM
Zumbro Lutheran, Rochester

Saturday, January 19, 2008 8:00 PM
Sundin Hall, Saint Paul

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Program IV

Bach and Friends

Wilbert Hazelzet, baroque flute
Jaap ter Linden, baroque cello
Jacques Ogg, harpsichord

The internationally acclaimed trio of virtuosi presents a chamber concert:

Francesco Maria Veracini (1690-1768)
Sonata in e-minor for flute and basso continuo


François Couperin (1668-1733)
Concert IX in E-major "Ritratto dell'Amore"
(from 'Concerts Nouveaux') for flute and basso continuo


Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Suite III in C major for cello solo


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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Sonata in b-minor BWV1030


Jean-Marie Leclair (1683-1764)
Sonata No. 5 in G Major for flute and basso continuo


Friday, February 29, 2008 7:30 PM
Zumbro Lutheran, Rochester

Saturday, March 1, 2008 8:00 PM
Sundin Hall, Saint Paul

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Program V

Ino

Ouverture in D Major and the cantata Ino by G. Ph. Telemann
Maria Jette, soprano

Lyra's 23rd season ends with two genial and monumental works from Telemann's last year. The cantata Ino may end, as do most Greek myths, in tragedy, but the season will end on a high note with one of Minnesota's favorite singers.

Friday, April 11, 2008 7:30 PM
Zumbro Lutheran, Rochester

Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:00 PM
Sundin Hall, Saint Paul

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About Lyra
Lyra is a nonprofit Baroque music ensemble based in Saint Paul, Minnesota which has been performing regionally and internationally since 1985. Lyra presents historically informed, seventeenth and eighteenth century musical performances to a wide and diverse audience, utilizing period instruments and intimate seating arrangements to provide a meaningful, unique musical experience. Under Artistic Director Jacques Ogg, Lyra has expanded its reach to include concerts in Spain, collaborations with numerous acclaimed local and international guest artists, and educational programs for both children and adults. Read more >

Featured CD
Antonio Soler: 5 Villancicos (1769)
The Lyra Baroque Orchestra,
Jacques Ogg, Artistic Director


Villancicos are Spanish cantatas which were intended for a popular ("farmers, townspeople, merchants, etc.") audience ... Read more >