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Johann Sebastian Bach arr. Thomas Oehler
Partita No. 2 in C Minor (19 min) (World Premiere)
Germaine Tailleferre
Choral et Deux Variations (5 min)
Alicia McQuerrey,
flute
Barbara Bishop, oboe
Sang Yoon Kim, clarinet
Demetra Alikakos, bassoon
Patrick Pridemore, horn
Barbara Bishop, oboe
Sang Yoon Kim, clarinet
Demetra Alikakos, bassoon
Patrick Pridemore, horn
Jean Françaix
Divertissement for Bassoon and String Quintet (10 min)
Andrew Brady,
bassoon and creative lead
Steven Copes, violin
Nina Tso-Ning Fan, violin
Maiya Papach, viola
Julie Albers, cello
Zachary Cohen, bass
Steven Copes, violin
Nina Tso-Ning Fan, violin
Maiya Papach, viola
Julie Albers, cello
Zachary Cohen, bass
Listen to Audio
Johann Sebastian Bach
Orchestral Suite No. 1 (21 min)
François Couperin arr. Jonathan Posthuma
Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins (3 min)
About This Program
Approximate length 1:08
Escape into an energizing and playful Express Concert filled with bright dances, witty rhythms and unexpected charm. This program melds the joyful spirit of Baroque music, the French tradition and a few surprises from later eras — offering a fresh, toe-tapping journey through centuries of expressive sound. With SPCO musicians and the warm, inviting voice of Principal Bassoon Andrew Brady leading the way as the program’s creative lead, it’s the perfect blend of elegance and fun.
Escape into an energizing and playful Express Concert filled with bright dances, witty rhythms and unexpected charm. This program melds the joyful spirit of Baroque music, the French tradition and a few surprises from later eras — offering a fresh, toe-tapping journey through centuries of expressive sound. With SPCO musicians and the warm, inviting voice of Principal Bassoon Andrew Brady leading the way as the program’s creative lead, it’s the perfect blend of elegance and fun.
Express Concerts are performed without intermission. Learn more at thespco.org/express.