Handel’s Water Music is one of the Baroque era’s smash hits – a festive, jolly masterpiece that’s been beloved by audiences ever since its royal riverboat premiere 300 years ago. Now, hear its bright, open-air sound and toe-tapping tunes – including its signature, sailor-inspired Alla Hornpipe – live with Symphony Nova Scotia and acclaimed baroque specialist Jonathan Cohen, Music Director of Quebec’s Les Violons du Roy. Also, our orchestra welcomes cellist/gambist Elinor Frey to explore the Baroque viola da gamba, an upright string instrument that enjoyed great popularity during the Baroque period.

Featuring:

Jonathan Cohen, conductor

Elinor Frey, viola da gamba

Christine Feierabend, piccolo

Symphony Nova Scotia

On the program:

J.D. Zelenka: Sinfonia in A Minor Z. 189

G.P. Telemann: Suite in D Major for viola da gamba and orchestra

Antonio Vivaldi: Piccolo Concerto in C Major

G.F. Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1