Vivaldi's Four Seasons meets Bach's Masterpieces with Dinner

Journey back to the 18th century with the “Opera in Roma” Baroque Orchestra at this concert of Baroque music.

The “Opera in Roma” Baroque Orchestra and accomplished soloists perform in Church of Saint Paul Within the Walls in Rome. The program features Antonio Vivaldi's well-loved concerto for solo violin, 'The Four Seasons', and Bach cantatas for solo voice.

Program

Johann Sebastian Bach's Organ Masterpieces Approx. duration 10 - 15 minutes
One piece selected from the following repertoire:
Toccata, Adagio et Fuga in C Major BWV 564
Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565
Prelude and Fugue in D Major BWV 532
Prelude and Fugue in Eb Major BWV 552
Fantasia and Fugue in g minor BWV 542
Prelude and Fugue in b minor BWV 544
Passacaglia et Thema fugatum BWV 582

Johann Sebastian Bach Approx. duration 15 minutes
Aria - Gavotta I and II - Giga from Orchestral Suite 3 in D Major BWV 1068.

Antonio Vivaldi Approx duration 45 minutes
The Four Seasons:
Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, 'Spring' (La primavera)
Allegro
Largo e pianissimo sempre
Allegro pastorale (in E major)
Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, 'Summer' (L'estate)
Allegro non molto
Adagio e piano – Presto e forte
Presto
Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, 'Autumn' (L'autunno)
Allegro
Adagio molto
Allegro
Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, 'Winter' (L'inverno)
Allegro non molto
Largo
Allegro