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Medici Ensemble Michael Lynn, flute & recorder Alan Choo, baroque violin Ruby Brallier, viola da gamba Mark Edwards, harpsichord One of the greatest pleasures in performing or listening to baroque chamber music is to discern the dialogues embodied in the music. One musical line poses a question; another answers. A line introduces an idea; another
Apollo’s Fire concertmaster Alan Choo emphasized the musicians’ preexisting interest in the sounds of Jewish composers, citing personal inspirations like “Fiddler on the Roof” and Ernest Bloch. However, for most — including Choo — this program presents a new opportunity for real immersion into authentic Jewish music practice.
Apollo’s Fire: Storms and Tempests The wild power of nature inspires this program of orchestral showpieces, including Vivaldi’s Tempesta di Mare (Storm at Sea) concerto featuring violinist Alan Choo; Marais’ tempest scene from Alcione; and gorgeous arias sung by Amanda Forsythe.
We all have our good luck rituals and talismans, even if science tells us how unnecessary they are. Why does superstition prevail in the age of Big Knowledge?