Veranstaltungen für Juni 12 - April 30

Saturday 22nd March 2025 7.30pm, St John’s Church, St Johns Road, Harpenden AL5 1DJ Martines: Dixit Dominus Marianna Martines was a prominent composer in the Classical era, and her “Dixit Dominus” is considered one of her masterpieces. It’s a significant piece in the history of women in classical music, showcasing her talent and contribution to the genre. The composition itself is a grand motet, setting Psalm 110 for choir, soloists, and orchestra. It’s known for its rich vocal writing, intricate ornamentation, and powerful fugues. The music is both beautiful and expressive, demonstrating Martines’ mastery of counterpoint and harmony. Mozart composed the Solemn Vespers K339 in 1780. He was constrained by Archbishop Colloredo’s strictures and expectations regarding the form of music for performance in Salzburg Cathedral; nevertheless, his characteristic melodic beauty, harmonic richness, and masterful orchestration are unmistakable. While it’s a “solemn” vespers, the work isn’t uniformly monumental. There are moments of great power, balanced by passages of delicate beauty and lyrical expression, especially the Laudate Dominum solo for soprano voice Michael Haydn was a prolific composer who wrote over 800 works, including 40 symphonies and 36 masses. His Missa Sancti Francisci Seraphici in C major is one of his most ...

Yannick Nézet-Séguin interprets Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” an imposing yet deeply personal work. Christian Blackshaw, a contemporary Mozart masters, delivers a crystal clear rendition of the composer’s work. With Piano Concerto No. 24, our artist-in-residence highlights Mozart’s ability to convey the depth of human emotion through music. In Overture No. 3 by Emilie Mayer, also known as the “female Beethoven,” Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the OM continue exploring an unjustly neglected repertoire— that of female composers.

Célèbre pour sa beauté et son raffinement, la poésie arabe joue un rôle central dans la culture arabo-musulmane, touchant des thèmes variés tels que l’amour, la nature, la spiritualité et la politique. Sa richesse réside dans sa capacité à exprimer des nuances, des images et des sentiments d’une manière unique. Des lectures de poèmes s’entremêlent au programme musical et illustrent ce voyage du Tigre au Danube. Sur le chemin, Johan Farjot nous présente en création mondiale sa pièce Burning with the desire to join you.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin interprets Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” an imposing yet deeply personal work. Christian Blackshaw, a contemporary Mozart masters, delivers a crystal clear rendition of the composer’s work. With Piano Concerto No. 24, our artist-in-residence highlights Mozart’s ability to convey the depth of human emotion through music. In Overture No. 3 by Emilie Mayer, also known as the “female Beethoven,” Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the OM continue exploring an unjustly neglected repertoire— that of female composers.

Featured Artists Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Felix Torres, conductor Stephan Gomez, assistant conductor

Yannick Nézet-Séguin interprets Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” an imposing yet deeply personal work. Christian Blackshaw, a contemporary Mozart masters, delivers a crystal clear rendition of the composer’s work. With Piano Concerto No. 24, our artist-in-residence highlights Mozart’s ability to convey the depth of human emotion through music. In Overture No. 3 by Emilie Mayer, also known as the “female Beethoven,” Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the OM continue exploring an unjustly neglected repertoire— that of female composers.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin interprets Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” an imposing yet deeply personal work. Christian Blackshaw, a contemporary Mozart masters, delivers a crystal clear rendition of the composer’s work. With Piano Concerto No. 24, our artist-in-residence highlights Mozart’s ability to convey the depth of human emotion through music. In Overture No. 3 by Emilie Mayer, also known as the “female Beethoven,” Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the OM continue exploring an unjustly neglected repertoire— that of female composers.