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Joy

Saturday, Feburary 22nd at 7:30 pm
Alix Goolden Performance Hall

Doors open at 6:45PM

Pre-concert talk at 7:00PM

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PERFORMERS

Dorothee Mields, soprano

Pacific Baroque Festival Ensemble

Marc Destrubé, violin and artistic director

Kathryn Wiebe, violin

Curtis Foster, oboe

Natalie Mackie, viola da gamba

Tanya Tomkins, cello

Marco Vitale, harpsichord, organ

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

This program includes one of J.S. Bach’s best-loved cantatas, the “wedding” cantata, BWV 202, along with the sunny violin concerto in E Major, and a ‘fictive’ wedding cantata compiled by Dorothee Mields of individual movements from other Bach works. A feast of joyful music!

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PROGRAMME
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
A BWV Compilation: O großes Hochzeitsfest
Sinfonia
     
from Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182 
Recitative: O großes Hochzeitsfest
     
from Ach! ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe, BWV 162

Johann Christoph Bach(1642-1703)
Aria: Mein Freund ist mein
     
from Meine Freundin, du bist schön

Johann Sebastian Bach
Interlude
     
from Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 
Aria: Er segnet
      
from Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 
Recitative: Mein Jesu, lass mich nicht zur Hochzeit
     
from Ach! ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe, BWV 162
Aria: Ich bin herrlich, ich bin schön
     
from Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen, BWV 49
Chorale: Was Gott tut
     from ‘ie Elenden sollen essen, BWV 75


Concerto for violin and strings in E major, BWV 1042
     Allegro - Adagio - Allegro assai

intermission 

Johann Sebastian Bach
Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 
     Aria: Weichet nur
     Recitative: Die Welt
     Aria: Phoebus eilt
     Recitative: Drum sucht
     Aria: Wenn die Frühlingslüfte
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COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS:

The health and safety of our patrons, musicians, staff, and volunteers remains a priority. We recommend patrons take precautions of reasonable comfort.

This concert is generously supported by

Turnham Woodland and Pep Groos Fund for Vocal Music 

The Sense of Hearing by Philipe Mercier

PURCHASING TICKETS

Single Tickets: $35 + tax & fees and $30  for Seniors/Students + tax & fees

You can buy your tickets by clicking here.

Festival Passes: $105 + tax & fees and $90 for Seniors/Students + tax & fees are also available for purchase here. 

School-age and post-secondary students: FREE entry at door with presentation of student ID or proof of enrolment

VCM Box Office: 250-386-5311

GETTING TO ALIX GOOLDEN HALL

Parking Information

Alix Goolden Hall is located at 907 Pandora Ave.

Patrons must enter the venue from 900 Johnson St.

The VCM parking lot is reserved for staff and faculty at all times. Street parking and public lots are available within short walking distance.

THE PACIFIC BAROQUE FESTIVAL IS SUPPORTED BY

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GOOD BROTHERS DEVELOPMENTS

DAVID & PEP GROOS FUND FOR VOCAL MUSIC, VICTORIA FOUNDATION 

 The Magnolia Hotel provides Festival audience members with a special rate during the Festival: a 18% discount on the best available room rate.

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