Notte amica – from rage to sleep, with Handel and Bach

About this event

South African countertenor Christopher Ainslie has been dubbed the "rock star of baroque opera" by the New York Times. He takes you on a classical ride with music by Handel and Bach. Alongside Tolomeo, Semele and Orlando, the programme also features two Bach cantatas. He is accompanied by the Australian harpsichordist Anthony Romaniuk, who is known not only for his proficiency in early music but also as a pianist with a passion for crossover and improvisation. Together they create a very special listening experience.

Your ticket purchase will directly support the participating artists through IDAGIO’s Fair Artist Payout Model: IDAGIO pays 80% of the net revenue directly to the performers.

Stream available to watch until December 31, 2024.

Programme

• 1. Concert – approx. 45 min programme

Repertoire

1. 1. Georg Friedrich Händel: O sleep, why dost thou leave me? from Semele HWV 58

2. 2. Georg Friedrich Händel: O Notte … Notte Amica from Amadigi di Gaula HWV 11

3. 3. Georg Friedrich Händel: Ah! stigie larve from Orlando HWV 31

4. 4. Georg Friedrich Händel: Già l’ebro mio ciglio from Orlando HWV 31

5. 5. Georg Friedrich Händel: Empio, dirò, tu sei! from Giulio Cesare HWV 17

6. 6. Georg Friedrich Händel: Stille amare from Tolomeo HWV 25

7. 7. Johann Sebastian Bach: Nichts kann mich erretten from Cantata Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten BWV 74

8. 8. Johann Sebastian Bach: Schlummert ein from Cantata Ich habe genug BWV 82

This performance was filmed at St. Jacobi-Kirche, Göttingen, Germany.