Dresden Concerti

Donald Nicolson Director | Harpsichord
21-23 September 2024
Bendigo | Melbourne

The Dresden court was an opulent cultural hotspot in the early 18th Century under the ambitious reign of King Frederick Augustus II, who invested in developing the city as a brilliant centre of art, music, and architecture.

The king attracted some of the most inventive composers from across Europe, who developed a dynamic style that reflected the rich tapestry of their musical backgrounds. Dresden Concerti explores works that epitomise the Dresden court style, and the musical traditions that influenced it, from Leipzig to Venice; a celebration of galant style in all its shimmering glory.

Program

Johann David Heinichen – Ouverture-Suite in G major, S.206

Christoph Graupner – Concerto for Two Violins in G minor, GWV 335

Johann Georg Pisendel – Sonata in C minor for Orchestra, J.III.2b

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach – Harpsichord Concerto in D major F41

Performers

We support Companion Cards. Please email us at [email protected] to organise this.

Saturday 21 September 2024, 5:30pm

Bendigo Art Gallery

Monday 23 September 2024, 7:30pm

Wesley Uniting Church, Melbourne