Anthony Newman and the Bedford Chamber Orchestra Present Gala Holiday Performance of the Complete Brandenburg Concerti
BEDFORD, NY – Bedford Chamber Concerts presents a gala holiday concert of Johann Sebastian Bach’s six Brandenburg Concerti on Wednesday, December 11 at 8:00pm. World renowned musician, conductor and composer, Anthony Newman will lead the Bedford Chamber Orchestra in the performance.
The six works of Bach’s highly popular Brandenburg Concerti were dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg in 1721. At the time there was no indication that this collection of pieces would become a benchmark of Baroque music and the beloved group of works that it is today. Bach, who was seeking alternate employment with the gift, received neither acknowledgment nor thanks for it.
Based on the Italian Concerto Grosso style the Brandenburg Concerti is a collection of six uniquely diverse concertos, each a masterpiece in its own right. The works feature a wide range of solo instruments, including flutes, oboes, trumpets, violins, violas, and harpsichords. At the time, Bach both reworked earlier compositions, embellishing and altering where he saw fit, and wrote original compositions that together create a cohesive collection. The dramatic arc he created through the series from the first to the last composition evokes a spirited chase and displays a lighter side of his genius.
Mr. Newman, described by Wynton Marsalis as “the high priest of Bach,†is without question one of America’s foremost Baroque interpreters. As conductor he has worked with some of the world’s finest chamber music orchestras and symphonic groups. He is Music Director for Bedford Chamber Concerts as well as Bach Works, New York’s all Bach association.
Bedford Chamber Concerts, originated through the efforts of a small volunteer group of Chamber music lovers. In it’s thirteen season history, Bedford Chamber Concerts has developed a strong following by presenting memorable performances by both established and emerging artists of the highest caliber in a highly accessible format. Upcoming concerts include; March 16th, music for piano and cello with guest cellist Nathan Vickery; April 9th, internationally renowned pianist Vladimir Feltsman performs in a solo recital; and May 7th, pianist Andy Feldbau joins Anthony Newman and the Bedford Chamber Ensemble for an evening of Mozart and Beethoven.
Bedford Chamber Concerts performances take place in the beautiful and acoustically superior Fellowship Hall of St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe Street in Bedford. Wine is served during intermission and is included in the ticket price. Tickets are $40/$10 for student tickets.
To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.bedfordchamberconcerts.org or call 914-522-5150.
