Baroque Fireworks

Music of the Baroque’s new season opens on a triumphant note with Handel’s two majestic works for outdoor celebrations: Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Principal players shine in Handel’s “Concerto for two choirs” and Telemann’s Concerto for 3 Trumpets. Music of the Baroque’s first-ever Baroque-inspired commission, Spectacle of Light by Chicago composer Stacy Garrop, sets the stage for an illuminating evening.

GARROP | Spectacle of Light (world premiere)

HANDEL | Water Music Suite No. 2

HANDEL | Concerto a due cori No. 1 (for 4 oboes and 2 bassoons)

TELEMANN | Concerto No. 1 for 3 Trumpets

HANDEL | Music for the Royal Fireworks

Music of the Baroque Orchestra

Dame Jane Glover, conductor

Barbara Butler, trumpet

Tage Larsen, trumpet

Channing Philbrick, trumpet