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  • Blessed Sacrament Church 5041 9th Avenue Northeast Seattle, WA, 98105 United States (map)

Program:

Johann Sebastian Bach - Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen, BWV 51

Clarice Alfonso, Soprano

Ellen T. Zwilich*+ - Concerto Grosso 1985

Igor Stravinsky - Danses concertantes

Embark on a captivating musical odyssey as our winter solstice concert unfolds, presenting a harmonious fusion of masterpieces across eras. Johann Sebastian Bach's exultant Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen, BWV 51 opens the performance, its intricate Baroque tapestry weaving soprano splendor into the orchestral fabric, exuding devotion and jubilation. Transitioning seamlessly, Ellen T. Zwilich's contemporary Concerto Grosso 1985 takes the stage, a vibrant interplay between soloists and ensemble, evoking a modernistic landscape through its intricate motifs and expressive contrasts. The journey crescendos with Igor Stravinsky's Danses concertantes, where neoclassical rhythms entwine with avant-garde flair, offering a vivacious collage of dance-inspired motifs that bridge the past and present in a harmonious musical celebration.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

Earlier Event: October 29
Revolve
Later Event: December 17
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