Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Admission:
$25-39
Categories:
Music
Event website:
https://tempestadimare.org/events/2017-2018-river-music/
BACH & TELEMANN ON WATER’S EDGE
A joyful and festive Bach birthday cantata for ruler August II, “Schleicht, spielende Wellen,” whose four soloists—Laura Heimes, Meg Bragle, Aaron Sheehan and Randall Scarlata—each personify a river to acclaim the good they bring to the realm. Plus Telemann’s Hamburger Ebb’ und Fluth – a grand orchestral portrayal of tides, merry boat-people and watermen falling in love.
PROGRAM
Johann Sebastian Bach: “Schleicht, spielende Wellen”, BWV 206
Georg Philipp Telemann: “Hamburger Ebb’ und Fluth”, TWV 55:C3
PERFORMERS
Tempesta di Mare Orchestra
Gwyn Roberts & Richard Stone, Directors | Emlyn Ngai, Concertmaster
Laura Heimes, soprano | Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano | Aaron Sheehan, tenor | Randall Scarlata, bass
TICKET PRICING
Preferred Seating: $39
General Admission: $25
Full-time students and youth (grades 3-12): FREE at the door