ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS: "A Musical Offering" by J.S. Bach
Article Contributed on: 10/20/2009 10:35:09 PM
Venue:
Hampden Hall | Englewood Civic Center, 2nd level
Venue Address:
1000 Englewood Parkway
Venue City:
Englewood
Event Time:
2:00 PM
Event Dates:
This event takes place on 11/8/2009.
Category:
Music
Cost for Adults:
$15 | $12 (Seniors)
Cost for Children:
$5
Event Web page:
http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Events/Music/Event~673917.aspx
Description:
ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS:
A Musical Offering by J.S. Bach
The Rosetta Chamber Society | Scott O'Neil, conductor and music director |Rachel Segal, violin | Christina Jennings, flute
The Rosetta Chamber Society's
Englewood Arts Presents: debut in January of 2009 was so positively received that the ensemble has been engaged for a trio of performances this season.Under the leadership of CSO Associate Conductor, Scott O'Neil, The Rosetta Chamber Society is comprised of a select group of some of the area's top musicians.
The first program will feature J.S. Bach's
A Musical Offering.In 1747 at the age of 62, Johann Sebastian Bach visited his son Carl Philip Emmanuel, Court Composer to the Prussian ruler, Frederick the Great.When Bach arrived, Frederick summoned him to court and challenged him to improvise a fugue on a theme contrived by Frederick himself.Bach's response became the basis of what we now know as
Ein Musicalisches Opfer (A Musical Offering).Come hear excerpts from this masterpiece, as well as the great
Chaconne from J.S. Bach's D Minor Partita (Rachel Segal, violin), and the unaccompanied A Minor Flute Sonata (Christina Jennings, flute) by C. P. E. Bach.You are also invited to participate in an interactive discussion about this unparalleled historical event and the masterpiece that it spawned.
The name
Rosetta, taken from the Rosetta Stone, reflects the ancient key to translating or interpreting Egyptian hieroglyphics. The intention of the group's performances is to create an understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of great musical works.
Tickets:
* General Admission ~ $15.00 Adults | $12.00 Seniors | $5.00 under 18
* Available:
In advance by calling 303.806.8196
At the door 45 minutes prior to performance
Cash, checks, Visa orMasterCard
* Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
* Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
* Wheelchair accessibility
Contact Info
Name:
Eric Bertoluzzi
E-mail:
info@englewoodarts.org
Phone:
303.806.8196