SPECIAL CONCERT
In collaboration with Early Music Vancouver
Amanda Forsythe Sings Handel
Amanda Forsythe returns to Victoria in this program of arias by Handel originally written for Élisabeth Duparc (‘La Francesina’). We have heard this renowned singer as a soloist in large choral works, but here is a chance to experience her artistry close up.
Forsythe will be accompanied by the Pacific Baroque Orchestra from Vancouver, directed by Alexander Weimann.
In addition to the Handel works, the program will also include the world premiere of Métis composer Patrick Carrabré’s “The Mother Tree” based on Suzanne Simard’s book “Finding the mother tree”.
“Forsythe possesses a jaw-dropping facility . . . [and] sang with a shimmering tone and a fine ear to the emotional content of the Handel arias that she presented.”
– Boston Classical Review/ Aaron Keebaugh
PROGRAMME
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Combattuta da due venti – Clotilde (Faramondo)
Mai resa infelice – Deidamia (Deidamia)
G. P. Telemann (1681-1767)
Concerto in A major for Flute, Violin and Cello TWV 53:A2
Largo
Allegro
Gratioso
Allegro
George Frideric Handel
O sleep – Semele (Semele)
Prophetic raptures – Asenath (Joseph)
Interval
Patrick Carrabré (born 1958)
The Mother Tree
George Frideric Handel
Sweet Bird – Pensieroso (L’Allegro)
Largo affettuoso, op 3, no. 6/I
How blest the maid – Iole (Hercules)
This concert is for single tickets only. As a joint production with Early Music Vancouver, EMSI membership package vouchers will not apply.
Please note that this concert is taking place on a Friday evening.
Here is a sample of Amanda Forsythe singing Handel’s “Sweet Bird” aria with flautist Emi Ferguson (who, incidentally, will be featured in our February concert with Ruckus).
