The Programs

Programs

The Programs

Click title for a sample of music from the program

I. Soaring ~The Music of Italy

     Literature specifically written for clarino and basso continuo

II. The Intimate Sonate

     Music for clarino, two violins and basso continuo

III. Germanic Presence in Ye Olde England

     Compositions by Finger, Händel and Keller

IV. In Sweet Joy     Click on work for a portion of the music

      A winter holiday concert of Baroque music, featuring Vivaldi's Gloria, RV 589.

     Cantata No. 147 (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring) by J.S. Bach

     and settings of In Dulci Jubilo with all male soloists.

V. The Intimate Cantate

     Literature of Melani for clarino, high voice and basso continuo

VI. The Intimate Aria

     Compositions for clarino, high voice and basso continuo

VII. The Suite

     Baroque’s sweetest dances

VIII. Messiah

    Händel's masterpiece as it was heard at the time of the composer, accompanied by historically accurate instruments

Programs contain modern-day premieres by Fanfare Consort for clarino (valveless baroque trumpet), baroque strings (gut strings), baroque woodwinds (keyless), basso continuo (chitarrone [fretted bass lute] and/or violone [fretted, gut strings], harpsichord [plucked strings], and/or positiv organ [portable baroque tracker pipe organ] ) and voice (natural), or any combination.

Fanfare Consort is a member of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts Performing Artists Roster and the New England States Touring Program.

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