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While Bach never left Germany, his musical world was shaped by the vibrant sounds of Venice, particularly through the works of Antonio Vivaldi. Bach studied many of Vivaldi’s works from the inside out, making arrangements of Vivaldi concertos to suit his own musical purposes. Experience the expressive power of Bach and Vivaldi arias and Venetian gondola songs as Jacob Perry weaves together soaring melodies and dramatic storytelling. Feel the chill and exhilaration of Vivaldi’s iconic “Winter” from The Four Seasons, danced by Tshedzom Tingkhye and Alejandro Frederickson in new choreography by Anna Mansbridge. The concert also features dazzling works for trumpet and strings, featuring baroque trumpet virtuosa Kris Kwapis. Light up your New Year with this program exploring song, dance and the enduring spirit of baroque Venice – La Serenissma – which so inspired Bach.

Jacob Perry, tenor
Tekla Cunningham, baroque violin
Kris Kwapis, baroque trumpet
Anna Mansbridge, choreography
Seattle Bach Festival Orchestra