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The Purcell Brothers
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📅 November 24 | 19:30 📍 Small Stage, Rustaveli National Theatre
The concert “The Purcell Brothers” promises an exceptional evening of music.
For the first time, the internationally acclaimed Baroque ensemble Musica Gloria will visit Georgia and our festival.
This young and dynamic ensemble brings early music to life on historical instruments, infusing each performance with vibrant colors and remarkable energy.
Their distinctive approach has earned them recognition on some of the world's leading stages, while their recordings have received outstanding international reviews and prestigious distinctions, including the “5 Diapasons” award.
Joined by countertenor Pieter De Praetere, the ensemble will perform selected works by Henry Purcell, Daniel Purcell, and Tobias Hume.
MUSICA GLORIA
Pieter De Praetere — Countertenor
Nele Vertommen — Oboe, Recorder, Artistic Director
Beniamino Paganini — Harpsichord, Recorder, Artistic Director
Stan Geudens — Theorbo
Barbara Hüninger — Viola da Gamba
Program
Part I
Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
Musick for a while from Oedipus — Z. 583
Hornpipe from The Old Bachelor — Z. 607
Entry Dance from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
Rondeau from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
When Orpheus from Celestial Music did the Gods inspire — Z. 322
Almand, Corant & Hornpipe from harpsichord suite in d — Z. 642
Hornpipe from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
I wandered lonely as a cloud from William Wordsworth
Oh Solitude from Comes Amoris
Second act tune: Air from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
Trio sonata with recorder, treble viol & continuo in d from Z. 806, 809 & 796: Adagio, Canzona, Largo, Vivace, Largo, Vivace, Adagio
The Plainte from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
Part II
Daniel Purcell (c. 1664–1717)
Sound the Trumpet from Wellcome glorious day — H409
Now sooth our joy from Wellcome glorious day — H409
Henry Purcell — Prelude in d minor — Z. 773
Daniel Purcell — Sonata seconda for fluto solo in d
Henry Purcell — Prelude from harpsichord suite in a — Z. 663
Daniel Purcell — Aire I, Aire II, Bore, Slow air from The Unhappy Penitent
Henry Purcell — Her charming strains from Celestial Music did the Gods inspire — Z. 322
Henry Purcell
Bid the Virtue
📅 November 24 | 19:30 📍 Small Stage, Rustaveli National Theatre
The concert “The Purcell Brothers” promises an exceptional evening of music.
For the first time, the internationally acclaimed Baroque ensemble Musica Gloria will visit Georgia and our festival.
This young and dynamic ensemble brings early music to life on historical instruments, infusing each performance with vibrant colors and remarkable energy.
Their distinctive approach has earned them recognition on some of the world's leading stages, while their recordings have received outstanding international reviews and prestigious distinctions, including the “5 Diapasons” award.
Joined by countertenor Pieter De Praetere, the ensemble will perform selected works by Henry Purcell, Daniel Purcell, and Tobias Hume.
MUSICA GLORIA
Pieter De Praetere — Countertenor
Nele Vertommen — Oboe, Recorder, Artistic Director
Beniamino Paganini — Harpsichord, Recorder, Artistic Director
Stan Geudens — Theorbo
Barbara Hüninger — Viola da Gamba
Program
Part I
Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
Musick for a while from Oedipus — Z. 583
Hornpipe from The Old Bachelor — Z. 607
Entry Dance from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
Rondeau from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
When Orpheus from Celestial Music did the Gods inspire — Z. 322
Almand, Corant & Hornpipe from harpsichord suite in d — Z. 642
Hornpipe from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
I wandered lonely as a cloud from William Wordsworth
Oh Solitude from Comes Amoris
Second act tune: Air from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
Trio sonata with recorder, treble viol & continuo in d from Z. 806, 809 & 796: Adagio, Canzona, Largo, Vivace, Largo, Vivace, Adagio
The Plainte from The Fairy Queen — Z. 629
Part II
Daniel Purcell (c. 1664–1717)
Sound the Trumpet from Wellcome glorious day — H409
Now sooth our joy from Wellcome glorious day — H409
Henry Purcell — Prelude in d minor — Z. 773
Daniel Purcell — Sonata seconda for fluto solo in d
Henry Purcell — Prelude from harpsichord suite in a — Z. 663
Daniel Purcell — Aire I, Aire II, Bore, Slow air from The Unhappy Penitent
Henry Purcell — Her charming strains from Celestial Music did the Gods inspire — Z. 322
Henry Purcell
Bid the Virtues from Come, Ye Sons of Art — Z. 323
Tobias Hume (c. 1569–1645)
Tickle me quickly
Touch me lightly
A new Ground from Welcome to all pleasures — Z. T682
Strike the viol, touch the lute from Come ye sons of Art — Z. 323
s from Come, Ye Sons of Art — Z. 323
Tobias Hume (c. 1569–1645)
Tickle me quickly
Touch me lightly
A new Ground from Welcome to all pleasures — Z. T682
Strike the viol, touch the lute from Come ye sons of Art — Z. 323
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The Georgian Drama Theater was named after Shota Rustaveli on November 25, 1921, but the history of the Rustaveli Theater began much earlier: "Theatre is a great thing for our fallen people, so far we do not have any signs of nationalism." It is one place where our language is heard publicly and acts publicly'' - wrote Ilia Chavchavadze. In 1879, the members of the "Drama Committee", Ilia Chavchavadze, Akaki Tsereteli, Dimitri Kifiani, Davit Eristav and Ivane Machabelima, adopted a charter, selected a building on the Palace Square, and on September 5, 1879, with their great efforts, the first season opened with Barbara Jorjadze's comedy "Ras" I was looking and what did I find" (Director - G. Tumanishvili). For the restored Georgian theater, Ivane Machabel translated Shakespeare's plays, and Davit Eristav translated Sardu's "Flandria" - "Homeland" into Georgian (1882). The national aspiration of the theater was highlighted in this performance. Lado Meskhishvili, who played the role of Levan Khimshiashvili, was named a national hero. . Robert Sturua's performances - "Caucasian Chalk Circle" and "Richard III" brought the theater world recognition. Rustaveli Theater had triumphant tours in many countries of the world, including England, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland, Mexico, Australia, Finland and Iceland. He is a participant of Edinburgh, Avignon, Athens, Adelaide, Reykjavik, Jerusalem festivals. Robert Sturua and his staged performances have been awarded with many national and international awards and prizes. Today, young directors and actors in the theater, together with the older generation, continue creative searches.
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