War, Folly and Leisure with Kati Debretzeni

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Saturday, January 24th, 2015
7:30 PM

"Spectacular [...] the performances are bright and energetic, with crisp accentuation and meticulous execution." - AllMusic

"Kati Debretzeni is a breath of fresh air at any time of the year [...] Bravo!" - Gramophone

"The Transylvanian-born Debretzeni may rival Nigel Kennedy in both showmanship and virtuosity, but it was the sheer seductiveness of this music which won all hearts." - The Independant

Discover the artist behind these rave reviews and revel in the expressive mastery of one of the West Coast's finest early music ensembles, Victoria Baroque Players!

C. Graupner: Sinfonia for 2 flutes, 2 horns, & strings in F major, GWV571
G. P. Telemann: Divertimento for 2 flutes, 2 horns & strings in Eb, TWV50:21

Telemann: Violin Concerto
H. Biber: Battalia à 10 in D major, C.61
F. Geminiani: Concerto Grosso Op5 No12 “La Folia”
F. Durante: Concerto No.8 for strings in A major “La Pazzia”

As one of Europe’s most sought-after period violinists, Debretzeni heads up the English Baroque Soloists and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and has recorded for numerous labels as a soloist, leader, and chamber musician. She features as soloist on two versions of Bach's Brandenburg concertos: first with the European Brandenburg Ensemble under Trevor Pinnock (Gramophone Award winner, 2008), and again with the English Baroque Soloists, directed by John Eliot Gardiner.

Now in its fourth season, the Victoria Baroque Players has established itself as one of the finest Early Music ensembles in Western Canada, drawing on talent from Victoria, Vancouver, and Seattle to present concerts that are informed, lively, and full of depth. Since its formation, the group has performed two seasons at its home venue, the Church of St. John the Divine in Victoria, as well as appearing as guest ensemble at numerous concerts and festivals around the Pacific Northwest.

Tickets now available from Munro’s books, Ivy’s Books, and Long & McQuade!

This concert is produced with generous assistance from the CRD Arts Development Service
and the British Columbia Arts Council