(HUDSON, N.Y.) – Works by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and other composers of the Baroque era will be featured in “Basking in the Baroque,” an afternoon of Baroque arias and duets presented by Classics on Hudson at Hudson Opera House on Sunday, October 23 at 3pm. The program, under the direction of newly appointed Classics on Hudson artistic director Eugenia Zukerman, includes soprano Arianna Zukerman, baritone Gustavo Ahualli, pianist Justina Lee, and Eugenia Zukerman herself on flute.

Celebrating its third season, and led by newly appointed artistic director Eugenia Zukerman, Classics on Hudson seeks to enrich the cultural life of the greater Hudson community by presenting concerts that span the classics to the contemporary, performed by internationally celebrated artists. Classics on Hudson serve to promote understanding and enjoyment of music through educational and concert experiences for audiences of all ages.

The Hudson Opera House is a cultural beacon in the Hudson Valley, offering a dynamic year-round schedule of music, theater, dance, literature, workshops for youth and adults, as well as family programs and large-scale community events such as Winter Walk. Located in an historic landmark that houses New York State’s oldest surviving theater, the Opera House is currently undergoing a complete transformation, starting with the restoration of its magnificent performance hall. Opening with an inaugural season in spring 2017, the new Hudson Opera House will reflect Hudson’s rich history in a modern facility that welcomes residents and visitors from throughout our local community, across the nation, and around the globe.

 

The Program

Sarabande from Sonata in a minor                            J.S.  Bach (1685-1750)

Sarabande from Sonata in a minor                            C.P.E. Bach (1714-1788)

for flute alone

Schafe Können sicher weiden                                      J.S. Bach

for soprano, flute, piano

Wir eilen mit Schwachen BWV 78                              J.S. Bach

for soprano,  baritone and piano

Komm, Süßes Kreuz (St. Matthew Passion)            J.S. Bach

for baritone and piano

These Labours Past, How Happy We (Jeptha)        G.F. Handel (1685-1759)

for soprano, baritone and piano

But Who May Abide (Messiah)                                    G. F. Handel

for baritone and piano

 

Rejoice greatly (Messiah)

for soprano and piano

 

He shall feed their flock (Messiah)

for soprano and piano

 

The Trumpet Shall Sound (Messiah)

for baritone and piano

 

Welcome as the Dawn of Day (Solomon)                   G.F. Handel

for soprano,  baritone and piano

 

When I am Laid in Earth (Dido and Aeneas)             H. Purcell (1659-1695)

for soprano and piano

 

lo t’abbraccio (Rodelinda)                                              G.F. Handel

for soprano,  baritone and piano

 

Sibilar gli angui d’aletto (Rinaldo)                              G.F. Handel

for baritone and piano

 

Endless Pleasure (Semele)                                             G.F. Handel

for   soprano and piano

 

Piu amabile belta (Giulio Cesare)                                G.F. Handel

soprano, baritone, cello and piano

 

Tickets are $25 ($22 Members) and can be purchased by calling (518) 822-1438 or online at Hudson Opera House.

(Those unable to attend Sunday’s performance at Hudson Opera House can catch it the night before at the Hillsdale Methodist Church, on Saturday, October 22, at 7:30pm, as part of the Leaf Peepers Concert Series.)