The power of music takes us out of our daily routines and gives focus to our spirits and souls. It is truly remarkable that musicians take notes on a page and transform them into expressive emotions. Musica Angelica’s sensitive interpretation and historically informed performances on authentic instruments brings the Baroque literature to the height of expression.

Our upcoming season showcases the best of the Baroque: In true gala fashion, soprano Dominique Labelle will delight us with an array of Händel’s glorious opera arias. Vivaldi’s ever-engaging Four Seasons is heard for the first time on our subscription series, led by the sensational Australian violinist Elizabeth Wallfisch. The Hapsburgs were the most influential patrons of many composers throughout Germany, Austria and Italy—we’ve selected a beautiful collection of works from the Imperial Court Chapel in Vienna. J.S. Bach’s dramatic St. John Passion features a superb cast, including soprano Mary Wilson and baritone Michael Dean, performing the work in an intimate setting. Grand concertos from the 18th century round out the series, featuring three of today’s top Baroque instrumentalist soloists.

The chamber series repertoire provides an extensive range of styles from the early Baroque to the early romantic: Stephen Schultz, principal flutist, delves into a tantalizing program featuring the transverse flute; fiery, virtuoso solo pieces round out the Four Seasons program; and, guest concert master Ilia Korol returns with a special guest forte pianist to explore the fascinating world of the early forte piano in sonatas by Schubert and Beethoven.

Please join us for another year of great music making with Southern California’s premiere period instrument orchestra. Purchase a subscription, or create your own—but it will be hard to choose only four!

Martin Haselböck
Music Director