Music of the Baroque: Bach and the Italians

Eighteenth-century Italy was a vibrant source of musical inspiration. Nicholas Kraemer leads the orchestra in a colorful program showcasing the genius of the Italian Baroque — and our own principal players — including Marcello’s gorgeous Concerto for Oboe and Vivaldi’s triumphant Concerto for 2 Trumpets. Concertos for 2 and 3 violins by J. S. Bach show just how far — and how loudly — Italian influence resonated.

SCARLATTI:
Sinfonia in G Major
Sinfonia in B-flat Major

BACH:
Concerto in C Major for 3 Violins

MARCELLO:
Concerto in D Minor for Oboe

VIVALDI:
Concerto for 2 Trumpets

GEMINIANI:
Concerto grosso in G Minor, op. 3, no. 2

BACH:
Concerto in D Minor for 2 Violins