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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 >
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