La Follia Austin Baroque presents
“Organ Concertos with Strings Performed on an Historic Instrument”
Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 8pm
Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4pm
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
2111 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX
Pre-purchase tickets online at lafollia.org or at the door:
$30 general, $25 senior, $10 student.
Information at (512) 879-6404 and lafollia.org
La Follia’s director Keith Womer performs concertos for organ and strings on the historic 1862 Holbrook ... view more »
La Follia Austin Baroque presents
“Organ Concertos with Strings Performed on an Historic Instrument”
Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 8pm
Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4pm
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
2111 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX
Pre-purchase tickets online at lafollia.org or at the door:
$30 general, $25 senior, $10 student.
Information at (512) 879-6404 and lafollia.org
La Follia’s director Keith Womer performs concertos for organ and strings on the historic 1862 Holbrook Organ, with the La Follia string ensemble.
The Holbrook Organ is one of the oldest organs in Texas. It is on extended loan from Harvard University and speaks into the beautiful, resonant acoustic of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Unlike many installations, the organ is located on the floor of the chancel, not in a loft, and relatively close to the audience. This will make the performance visually as well as acoustically immediate and satisfying.
The concert features concertos by Handel, Mozart, Haydn, JC Bach and CPE Bach, with the La Follia string ensemble gracing and filling out the organ’s vibrant color. In addition, concertmaster Stephen Redfield will join Mr. Womer to perform a Vivaldi concerto for organ and violin, and countertenor Nick Zammit will perform JS Bach arias for alto, obbligato organ, and strings.
Truly a work of art, this organ is meant to be seen as well as heard, and La Follia shows it off in style.
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