The festive concertos by the Italians Locatelli, Manfredini and Torelli, along with Albinoni's tender Adagio, are an integral part of the Christmas season not only in Italy. In Austria, too, the high holidays in the Christian calendar were a busy time. Michael Haydn left behind more than thirty masses, including the Missa Sancti Aloysii composed in 1777 for his "dear choirboys" from the Salzburg Kapellhaus for the memorial day of the Holy Innocents on December 28th, as well as his last completed work, the Missa Sancti Leopoldi. The motet by the Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria and the a cappella choir "The Angels and the Shepherds" by the Hungarian Zóltan Kodaly round off the program. "Developing one's own sound world and being able to express emotions in sounds" has been an important concern of the cellist Manuel Fischer-Dieskau for several years. The title of his new composition "He who sits on the throne laughs" comes from the 2nd Psalm and for him builds "a mental/visual bridge to the ever-laughing Franz Xaver Ohnesorg", to whom he dedicates this composition in loving memory.

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Christmas is coming soon

Museum Ludwig

The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived. Experience music’s most inspiring message of faith. Donato Cabrera conducts the “Messiah” of the season as Las Vegas’s favorite holiday musical tradition returns featuring the Las Vegas Master Singers and four soloists. Rejoice greatly!

Handel’s Messiah

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Amarillo Symphony presents "Centuries of Musical Joy" on January 11, 2025, at the AmTech Career Academy. This special concert will showcase the talents of renowned artists including Annie Chalex Boyle on violin, Bill Takacs and David Lough on trumpets, Daniel Del Pino on piano, and David In-Jae Cho as the conductor, leading the Amarillo Virtuosi chamber orchestra.

The evening's repertoire will feature a selection of classical masterpieces, including George Fredric Handel's Concerto Grosso no. 1, op. 6 HWV 319, Francesco Manfredini's Concerto for 2 trumpets, Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for two trumpets in C major, RV 537, Benjamin Britten's Simple Symphony, and Felix Mendelssohn's Double concerto for violin and piano. This concert will highlight the exceptional skills of our trumpeters, Bill Takacs and David Lough, with the double trumpet concertos of Manfredini and Vivaldi, and will also feature a thrilling performance of Mendelssohn's Double concerto by Annie Chalex Boyle and Daniel Del Pino.

The event will take place at the AmTech Career Academy, located at 3601 Plains Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79102, United States. More information about the venue can be found on their website: https://amtech.amaisd.org/.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the joy and beauty of classical music performed by some of the most talented musicians in the industry. Single tickets will be available closer to the event date. Stay updated on the latest news and events from the Amarillo Symphony by visiting our website or calling 806.376.8782 for season ticket details and more information.

Francesco Manfredini

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 11, 2025

Centuries of Musical Joy · The Amarillo Symphony

Past events

Dec 22, 2024

Christmas is coming soon · Kölner Philharmonie

Dec 3, 2022

Handel’s Messiah · Las Vegas Philharmonic

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