Conductor

Handel: Messiah | Voces8 and Academy of Ancient Music [Full Concert]

“Mozart & Pärt” presents a sublime interplay between Mozart’s intricate “Dissonance” Quartet, embodying classical harmony with moments of striking discord, and Arvo Pärt’s minimalist, spiritual compositions. This concert explores how their contrasting sounds complement each other, creating a deeply reflective and harmonious dialogue across time.

EPSG:4326

Midweek Masterworks: Mozart & Pärt

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

This concert unfolds as a heartfelt tribute through the intimate language of chamber music, featuring Bach’s reflective early cantata, selections by VOCES8 spanning several centuries, and Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio, a musical note of gratitude to his most devoted patron. This concert embodies a journey of thankfulness, from Baroque introspection to Classical exuberance, celebrating the enduring human spirit of appreciation and connection.

Gratitude

This program offers a poignant homage to remembrance and tribute through music. Ravel’s melodic Duo for Violin and Cello, which honors his mentor Claude Debussy; Arensky’s powerful Piano Trio, written in memory of beloved Russian cellist Karl Davidoff; and Fauré’s sublime Requiem, a profound reflection on the passage of life and the peace of the afterlife.

Barnaby Smith

Conductor

Events

Aug 7, 2024

Midweek Masterworks: Mozart & Pärt · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 9, 2024

Gratitude · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 11, 2024

In Loving Memory · La Jolla Music Society

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