The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt 

Chamber Music Concert presented by Raleigh Camerata

Experience the vibrant intersection of biblical narrative and music in a captivating chamber concert presented by Raleigh Camerata that blends historical storytelling with timeless compositions inspired by the baroque era.

About the performers
The Raleigh Camerata is a group of period musicians located in central North Carolina dedicated to the performance of small to midsize chamber music of the Renaissance through early Romantic periods on copies of instruments used in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Led by artistic director Dr. Kelly Nivison, the Raleigh Camerata strives to present seldom-heard literature and composers to audiences through creative concert programming, bringing early music to life in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Program
Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Historia Esther, H. 396 (1677)
Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Cantata No. 1, “Esther,” from Cantates françaises sur des sujets tirés de l’Écriture, livre I (1708)
Intermission
Giacomo Carissimi, Regina Esther (selections) (circa 1660)
George Frideric Handel, Esther, HWV 50a (selections) (1718)
Note: the Handel selections include the last movement of the overture, Scene II aria tenor,
Scene IV arias, Scene V duet soprano and tenor, Scene VI Esther aria soprano, final chorus (with cuts).

Musicians
Alissa Roca, soprano 1
Catherine Kelly Johnson, soprano 2
Alto (TBA)
Rob Strebendt, tenor
Gary Poster, bass
Allison Willet, Matvey Lapin, violins
Sarah Wines, cello
Jennifer Streeter, harpsichord
Robbie Link, violone
Will Thauer, oboe

Craig Wiggens, theorbo

Tickets $22, Members $20