Even though Leipzig did not enjoy the same illustrious reputation of Dresden, Venice, Paris, or Vienna during the Baroque era, it was a burgeoning musical scene would eventually be recognized over time because of two composers who started and continued a tradition of performing secular music for the benefit of its townsfolk with ensembles consisting mainly of college students. These two composers were none other than Georg Philipp Telemann and Johann Sebastian Bach. And this chamber orchestra that performed under them was known as Collegium Musicum.
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the unique ensemble Kontrapunktus will perform at the Culver City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 11828 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, 90066, at 7:30 pm.
This masterful concert performance will include Telemann’s Overture Suite in G Major “La Bizarre,” TWV 55:G2, Bach’s Violin Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1023, Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068, Telemann’s Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, TWV 51:B1, Telemann’s Quartet in A Minor, TWV 43:a5, Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042, and Bach’s Aria from Cantata “Sheep May Safely Graze,” BWV 208.
Concertmaster Cameron Alan Lee
Artistic Director Osheen Manukyan
Featured Violin Soloist Aubree Oliverson
1 Trackback / Pingback
Comments are closed.