THE LYRA BAROQUE ORCHESTRAbrings a rare freshness, color, and dimension to the glorious music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through its performanceson period instruments. The region’s only baroque orchestra, Lyra combines the talents of renowned local early music specialists and international guest artists, under the inspiring artistic leadership of Jacques Ogg.

Lyra’s mission is to inspire and enrich the community throughexceptional performances of baroque music on historic instruments.

More information about Lyra’s music, history, and people at lyrabaroque.org.

Redemption: Bach & VivaldiThomas Meglioranza, baritoneJoseph Jones, bassoon

Friday, August 18Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. PaulSunday, August 204:00 P.M. PLEASE NOTE TIMEMount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Rich lower voices lead moving repertoire by Vivaldi and J. S. Bach.

lyrabaroque.org/redemption

Telemann & FriendsLuís Otávio Santos, baroque violin

Friday, October 6Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, October 7Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Lively concertos for recorder, viola da gamba, and violin.

lyrabaroque.org/telemannfriends

Bach’s Christmas Oratoriowith the Bach Society of Minnesota

Friday, December 8Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, December 9St. Mary’s Chapel, University of St. Thomas,

St. Paul

Bach’s beloved story of Christmas, with a powerful full orchestra and choir.

lyrabaroque.org/christmasoratorio

Spanish NightsNerea Berraondo, mezzo-sopranoPedro Gandía, baroque violin

Friday, February 16Zumbro Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, February 17Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A rare performance of passionate Spanish and Italian baroque music.

lyrabaroque.org/spanishnights

Music for a KingWilbert Hazelzet, baroque fluteMarc Destrubé, baroque violin

Friday, April 6Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, April 7Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Seldom-performed music by C.P.E. Bach, featuring favorite guest artists.

lyrabaroque.org/king

Italian Concerto CollageJaap ter Linden, conductor & baroque cello

Friday, May 4Zumbro Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, May 5Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A showcase of Lyra’s soloists through Italy’s concerto grosso.

lyrabaroque.org/collage

Tickets $5 to $25, available at the door or online at lyrabaroque.org.

Jacques Ogg, Artistic Directorlyrabaroque.org

baroque orchestr a

The

baroque orchestra

The

Jacques OggArtistic Director

2017–2018 Season

PreludeJoin us forty-five minutes before each concert to learn more about the program. Lyra’s artistic director JACQUES OGG and other guests share information about the music, the composers, and the connections that inspired them.

PostludeStick around after the concert for refreshments and conversation. Ask questions about the music and instruments, connect with old friends, and meet new ones.

Lyra Family ConcertsWith hands-on activities and snacks, presented in a casual concert environment, these one-hour, family-friendly concerts are a great way to introduce the whole family to classical music!

The Baroque Room Friday, September 15, noon275 East Fourth Street Sunday, November 26, 2:00 P.M.St. Paul Friday, January 19, noon Sunday, March 4, 2:00 P.M.

More information at lyrabaroque.org/familyconcerts.

2017–2018 Season at a Glance All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

LEARN • CONNECT • LISTEN

THE LYRA BAROQUE ORCHESTRAbrings a rare freshness, color, and dimension to the glorious music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through its performanceson period instruments. The region’s only baroque orchestra, Lyra combines the talents of renowned local early music specialists and international guest artists, under the inspiring artistic leadership of Jacques Ogg.

Lyra’s mission is to inspire and enrich the community throughexceptional performances of baroque music on historic instruments.

More information about Lyra’s music, history, and people at lyrabaroque.org.

Redemption: Bach & VivaldiThomas Meglioranza, baritoneJoseph Jones, bassoon

Friday, August 18Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. PaulSunday, August 204:00 P.M. PLEASE NOTE TIMEMount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Rich lower voices lead moving repertoire by Vivaldi and J. S. Bach.

lyrabaroque.org/redemption

Telemann & FriendsLuís Otávio Santos, baroque violin

Friday, October 6Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, October 7Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Lively concertos for recorder, viola da gamba, and violin.

lyrabaroque.org/telemannfriends

Bach’s Christmas Oratoriowith the Bach Society of Minnesota

Friday, December 8Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, December 9St. Mary’s Chapel, University of St. Thomas,

St. Paul

Bach’s beloved story of Christmas, with a powerful full orchestra and choir.

lyrabaroque.org/christmasoratorio

Spanish NightsNerea Berraondo, mezzo-sopranoPedro Gandía, baroque violin

Friday, February 16Zumbro Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, February 17Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A rare performance of passionate Spanish and Italian baroque music.

lyrabaroque.org/spanishnights

Music for a KingWilbert Hazelzet, baroque fluteMarc Destrubé, baroque violin

Friday, April 6Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, April 7Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Seldom-performed music by C.P.E. Bach, featuring favorite guest artists.

lyrabaroque.org/king

Italian Concerto CollageJaap ter Linden, conductor & baroque cello

Friday, May 4Zumbro Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, May 5Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A showcase of Lyra’s soloists through Italy’s concerto grosso.

lyrabaroque.org/collage

Tickets $5 to $25, available at the door or online at lyrabaroque.org.

Jacques Ogg, Artistic Directorlyrabaroque.org

baroque orchestr a

The

baroque orchestra

The

Jacques OggArtistic Director

2017–2018 Season

PreludeJoin us forty-five minutes before each concert to learn more about the program. Lyra’s artistic director JACQUES OGG and other guests share information about the music, the composers, and the connections that inspired them.

PostludeStick around after the concert for refreshments and conversation. Ask questions about the music and instruments, connect with old friends, and meet new ones.

Lyra Family ConcertsWith hands-on activities and snacks, presented in a casual concert environment, these one-hour, family-friendly concerts are a great way to introduce the whole family to classical music!

The Baroque Room Friday, September 15, noon275 East Fourth Street Sunday, November 26, 2:00 P.M.St. Paul Friday, January 19, noon Sunday, March 4, 2:00 P.M.

More information at lyrabaroque.org/familyconcerts.

2017–2018 Season at a Glance All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

LEARN • CONNECT • LISTEN

CONCERT IRedemption: Bach & VivaldiThomas Meglioranza, baritoneJoseph Jones, bassoon

Friday, August 18, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Sunday, August 20, 2017, 4:00 P.M. Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Thomas Meglioranza returns to sing Bach’s expressive and stirring cantatas about contentment and devo-tion. Enjoy the rich lower voices of the baritone and bassoon as they lead this moving concert.

REPERTOIRE ::J. S. Bach :: Ich habe genung, BWV 82; Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56Antonio Vivaldi :: Concerto in E Minor, RV 484; Concerto in B-flat Major “La Notte,” RV 501

More info at lyrabaroque.org/redemption.

CONCERT IITelemann & FriendsLuís Otávio Santos, baroque violin

Friday, October 6, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, October 7, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Baroque violinist Luís Otávio Santos brings his spectacular playing to the music of Georg Philipp Telemann and his friends. Featuring

a trio of concertos that include a recorder and viola da gamba duet, two violins, and a violin solo.

REPERTOIRE ::Georg Philipp Telemann :: Concerto for Recorder and Viola da Gamba, TWV 52:a1; Ouverture–Suite, TWV 55:G10 “Burlesque de Quixotte”Christoph Graupner :: Concerto for Two Violins in G MinorJohann Georg Pisendel :: Violin Concerto in E Minor

More info at lyrabaroque.org/telemannfriends.

CONCERT IIIBach’sChristmas Oratoriowith the Bach Society of MinnesotaLinh Kauffman, sopranoClara Osowski, altoNicholas Chalmers, tenorAaron Larson, baritone

Friday, December 8, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, December 9, 2017, 7:30 P.M.St. Mary’s Chapel, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul

Hear Bach’s beloved telling of the story of Christmas with a powerful full orchestra from trumpets to timpani. For this impressive holiday performance, Lyra will join forces with the Bach Society of Minnesota.

REPERTOIRE ::J. S. Bach :: Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas I, III, V, and VI

More info at lyrabaroque.org/christmasoratorio.

CONCERT IVSpanish NightsNerea Berraondo, mezzo-sopranoPedro Gandía, baroque violin

Friday, February 16, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, February 17, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A rare performance of Spanish and Italian baroque music. Mezzo- soprano Nerea Berraondo brings her emotive voice back to the Lyra stage alongside violinist Pedro Gandía as he explores the culture and music that so influenced modern violin playing.

REPERTOIRE ::Includes music by Spanish composers Juan Francés de Iribarren and Jayme Torrens, as well as their Italian contemporaries Domenico Scarlatti and Francesco Geminiani.More info at lyrabaroque.org/spanishnights.

SUBSCRIBE TO ALL SIX CONCERTSAdult: $115Student: $25

Your subscription to Lyra’s six-concert series not onlysaves you money but also helps Lyra plan for the future. Unused season tickets may be exchanged at the box office anytime for other concerts in the 2017–2018 season.

PURCHASE TICKETSONLINE: lyrabaroque.org

PHONE: 651-321-2214

MAIL: Send a check to The Lyra Baroque Orchestra, 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101.

IN PERSON: Remaining tickets are available for pur-chase at the concert hall starting an hour before each concert.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES:Adult: $25Senior/MPR Member: $20Student: $5

CONTACT LYRAMAIL:275 East Fourth StreetSuite 280St. Paul, MN 55101PHONE: 651-321-2214EMAIL: info@lyrabaroque.orgONLINE: @lyra_baroque

facebook.com/lyrabaroqueorchestra

SUPPORT LYRAWhether it’s a donation of $10 or $1,000, your gift brings exceptional baroque orchestral music to the Minne sota music scene. Give online at lyrabaroque .org/getinvolved, or contact us by one of the methods above. Thank you for supporting the music you love!

Lyra gratefully acknowledges the support of the many organi-zations and individuals who have generously supported Lyra’s 2017–2018 season. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Sup-port grant, as well as grants from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

LUÍS OTÁVIO SANTOS

THOMASMEGLIORANZA

MARC DESTRUBÉ

CONCERT VMusic for a KingWilbert Hazelzet, baroque fluteMarc Destrubé, baroque violin

Friday, April 6, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, April 7, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Featuring seldom-performed music by C.P.E. Bach showcasing the sensitive Empfindsame style. Flutist Wilbert Hazelzet, one of the worldwide authorities on this repertoire, is joined by internationally renowned violinist Marc Destrubé.

REPERTOIRE ::C.P.E. Bach :: Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169; Flute Concerto in D Major, Wq. 13; Harpsichord Concerto in C Minor, Wq. 37

More info at lyrabaroque.org/king.

CONCERT VIItalian Concerto CollageJaap ter Linden, conductor & baroque cello

Friday, May 4, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, May 5, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Follow the evolution of the concerto grosso in Italy. Melodies bounce between soloists and the orchestra, highlighting the depth of Lyra’s string sections. Guest conductor and cellist Jaap ter Linden leads this final concert of the season.

REPERTOIRE ::Includes Arcangelo Corelli :: Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 4, Antonio Vivaldi :: Concerto for Two Cellos in G Minor, Pietro Locatelli :: Con-certo Grosso in E-Flat Major, Op. 7, No. 6, “Il Pianto de Arianna,” and others.

More info at lyrabaroque.org/collage.

CONCERT VENUESMount OliveLutheran Church2830 18th Avenue N.W.Rochester, Minnesota

St. Mary’s ChapelUniversity of St. Thomas2260 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota

Sundin Music HallHamline University1531 Hewitt AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota

The Baroque Room275 East Fourth StreetSuite 280St. Paul, Minnesota

Zumbro Lutheran Church624 Third Avenue S.W.Rochester, Minnesota

PEDRO GANDÍA

NEREA BERRAONDO

JOSEPH JONES

pleasenote tIMe

JAAP TER LINDEN

WILBERT HAZELZET

LINH KAUFFMAN

CLARA OSOWSKI

NICHOLASCHALMERS AARON LARSON

CONCERT IRedemption: Bach & VivaldiThomas Meglioranza, baritoneJoseph Jones, bassoon

Friday, August 18, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Sunday, August 20, 2017, 4:00 P.M. Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Thomas Meglioranza returns to sing Bach’s expressive and stirring cantatas about contentment and devo-tion. Enjoy the rich lower voices of the baritone and bassoon as they lead this moving concert.

REPERTOIRE ::J. S. Bach :: Ich habe genung, BWV 82; Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56Antonio Vivaldi :: Concerto in E Minor, RV 484; Concerto in B-flat Major “La Notte,” RV 501

More info at lyrabaroque.org/redemption.

CONCERT IITelemann & FriendsLuís Otávio Santos, baroque violin

Friday, October 6, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, October 7, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Baroque violinist Luís Otávio Santos brings his spectacular playing to the music of Georg Philipp Telemann and his friends. Featuring

a trio of concertos that include a recorder and viola da gamba duet, two violins, and a violin solo.

REPERTOIRE ::Georg Philipp Telemann :: Concerto for Recorder and Viola da Gamba, TWV 52:a1; Ouverture–Suite, TWV 55:G10 “Burlesque de Quixotte”Christoph Graupner :: Concerto for Two Violins in G MinorJohann Georg Pisendel :: Violin Concerto in E Minor

More info at lyrabaroque.org/telemannfriends.

CONCERT IIIBach’sChristmas Oratoriowith the Bach Society of MinnesotaLinh Kauffman, sopranoClara Osowski, altoNicholas Chalmers, tenorAaron Larson, baritone

Friday, December 8, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, December 9, 2017, 7:30 P.M.St. Mary’s Chapel, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul

Hear Bach’s beloved telling of the story of Christmas with a powerful full orchestra from trumpets to timpani. For this impressive holiday performance, Lyra will join forces with the Bach Society of Minnesota.

REPERTOIRE ::J. S. Bach :: Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas I, III, V, and VI

More info at lyrabaroque.org/christmasoratorio.

CONCERT IVSpanish NightsNerea Berraondo, mezzo-sopranoPedro Gandía, baroque violin

Friday, February 16, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, February 17, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A rare performance of Spanish and Italian baroque music. Mezzo- soprano Nerea Berraondo brings her emotive voice back to the Lyra stage alongside violinist Pedro Gandía as he explores the culture and music that so influenced modern violin playing.

REPERTOIRE ::Includes music by Spanish composers Juan Francés de Iribarren and Jayme Torrens, as well as their Italian contemporaries Domenico Scarlatti and Francesco Geminiani.More info at lyrabaroque.org/spanishnights.

SUBSCRIBE TO ALL SIX CONCERTSAdult: $115Student: $25

Your subscription to Lyra’s six-concert series not onlysaves you money but also helps Lyra plan for the future. Unused season tickets may be exchanged at the box office anytime for other concerts in the 2017–2018 season.

PURCHASE TICKETSONLINE: lyrabaroque.org

PHONE: 651-321-2214

MAIL: Send a check to The Lyra Baroque Orchestra, 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101.

IN PERSON: Remaining tickets are available for pur-chase at the concert hall starting an hour before each concert.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES:Adult: $25Senior/MPR Member: $20Student: $5

CONTACT LYRAMAIL:275 East Fourth StreetSuite 280St. Paul, MN 55101PHONE: 651-321-2214EMAIL: info@lyrabaroque.orgONLINE: @lyra_baroque

facebook.com/lyrabaroqueorchestra

SUPPORT LYRAWhether it’s a donation of $10 or $1,000, your gift brings exceptional baroque orchestral music to the Minne sota music scene. Give online at lyrabaroque .org/getinvolved, or contact us by one of the methods above. Thank you for supporting the music you love!

Lyra gratefully acknowledges the support of the many organi-zations and individuals who have generously supported Lyra’s 2017–2018 season. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Sup-port grant, as well as grants from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

LUÍS OTÁVIO SANTOS

THOMASMEGLIORANZA

MARC DESTRUBÉ

CONCERT VMusic for a KingWilbert Hazelzet, baroque fluteMarc Destrubé, baroque violin

Friday, April 6, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, April 7, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Featuring seldom-performed music by C.P.E. Bach showcasing the sensitive Empfindsame style. Flutist Wilbert Hazelzet, one of the worldwide authorities on this repertoire, is joined by internationally renowned violinist Marc Destrubé.

REPERTOIRE ::C.P.E. Bach :: Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169; Flute Concerto in D Major, Wq. 13; Harpsichord Concerto in C Minor, Wq. 37

More info at lyrabaroque.org/king.

CONCERT VIItalian Concerto CollageJaap ter Linden, conductor & baroque cello

Friday, May 4, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, May 5, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Follow the evolution of the concerto grosso in Italy. Melodies bounce between soloists and the orchestra, highlighting the depth of Lyra’s string sections. Guest conductor and cellist Jaap ter Linden leads this final concert of the season.

REPERTOIRE ::Includes Arcangelo Corelli :: Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 4, Antonio Vivaldi :: Concerto for Two Cellos in G Minor, Pietro Locatelli :: Con-certo Grosso in E-Flat Major, Op. 7, No. 6, “Il Pianto de Arianna,” and others.

More info at lyrabaroque.org/collage.

CONCERT VENUESMount OliveLutheran Church2830 18th Avenue N.W.Rochester, Minnesota

St. Mary’s ChapelUniversity of St. Thomas2260 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota

Sundin Music HallHamline University1531 Hewitt AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota

The Baroque Room275 East Fourth StreetSuite 280St. Paul, Minnesota

Zumbro Lutheran Church624 Third Avenue S.W.Rochester, Minnesota

PEDRO GANDÍA

NEREA BERRAONDO

JOSEPH JONES

pleasenote tIMe

JAAP TER LINDEN

WILBERT HAZELZET

LINH KAUFFMAN

CLARA OSOWSKI

NICHOLASCHALMERS AARON LARSON

CONCERT IRedemption: Bach & VivaldiThomas Meglioranza, baritoneJoseph Jones, bassoon

Friday, August 18, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Sunday, August 20, 2017, 4:00 P.M. Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Thomas Meglioranza returns to sing Bach’s expressive and stirring cantatas about contentment and devo-tion. Enjoy the rich lower voices of the baritone and bassoon as they lead this moving concert.

REPERTOIRE ::J. S. Bach :: Ich habe genung, BWV 82; Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56Antonio Vivaldi :: Concerto in E Minor, RV 484; Concerto in B-flat Major “La Notte,” RV 501

More info at lyrabaroque.org/redemption.

CONCERT IITelemann & FriendsLuís Otávio Santos, baroque violin

Friday, October 6, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, October 7, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Baroque violinist Luís Otávio Santos brings his spectacular playing to the music of Georg Philipp Telemann and his friends. Featuring

a trio of concertos that include a recorder and viola da gamba duet, two violins, and a violin solo.

REPERTOIRE ::Georg Philipp Telemann :: Concerto for Recorder and Viola da Gamba, TWV 52:a1; Ouverture–Suite, TWV 55:G10 “Burlesque de Quixotte”Christoph Graupner :: Concerto for Two Violins in G MinorJohann Georg Pisendel :: Violin Concerto in E Minor

More info at lyrabaroque.org/telemannfriends.

CONCERT IIIBach’sChristmas Oratoriowith the Bach Society of MinnesotaLinh Kauffman, sopranoClara Osowski, altoNicholas Chalmers, tenorAaron Larson, baritone

Friday, December 8, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, December 9, 2017, 7:30 P.M.St. Mary’s Chapel, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul

Hear Bach’s beloved telling of the story of Christmas with a powerful full orchestra from trumpets to timpani. For this impressive holiday performance, Lyra will join forces with the Bach Society of Minnesota.

REPERTOIRE ::J. S. Bach :: Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas I, III, V, and VI

More info at lyrabaroque.org/christmasoratorio.

CONCERT IVSpanish NightsNerea Berraondo, mezzo-sopranoPedro Gandía, baroque violin

Friday, February 16, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, February 17, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A rare performance of Spanish and Italian baroque music. Mezzo- soprano Nerea Berraondo brings her emotive voice back to the Lyra stage alongside violinist Pedro Gandía as he explores the culture and music that so influenced modern violin playing.

REPERTOIRE ::Includes music by Spanish composers Juan Francés de Iribarren and Jayme Torrens, as well as their Italian contemporaries Domenico Scarlatti and Francesco Geminiani.More info at lyrabaroque.org/spanishnights.

SUBSCRIBE TO ALL SIX CONCERTSAdult: $115Student: $25

Your subscription to Lyra’s six-concert series not onlysaves you money but also helps Lyra plan for the future. Unused season tickets may be exchanged at the box office anytime for other concerts in the 2017–2018 season.

PURCHASE TICKETSONLINE: lyrabaroque.org

PHONE: 651-321-2214

MAIL: Send a check to The Lyra Baroque Orchestra, 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101.

IN PERSON: Remaining tickets are available for pur-chase at the concert hall starting an hour before each concert.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES:Adult: $25Senior/MPR Member: $20Student: $5

CONTACT LYRAMAIL:275 East Fourth StreetSuite 280St. Paul, MN 55101PHONE: 651-321-2214EMAIL: info@lyrabaroque.orgONLINE: @lyra_baroque

facebook.com/lyrabaroqueorchestra

SUPPORT LYRAWhether it’s a donation of $10 or $1,000, your gift brings exceptional baroque orchestral music to the Minne sota music scene. Give online at lyrabaroque .org/getinvolved, or contact us by one of the methods above. Thank you for supporting the music you love!

Lyra gratefully acknowledges the support of the many organi-zations and individuals who have generously supported Lyra’s 2017–2018 season. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Sup-port grant, as well as grants from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

LUÍS OTÁVIO SANTOS

THOMASMEGLIORANZA

MARC DESTRUBÉ

CONCERT VMusic for a KingWilbert Hazelzet, baroque fluteMarc Destrubé, baroque violin

Friday, April 6, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, April 7, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Featuring seldom-performed music by C.P.E. Bach showcasing the sensitive Empfindsame style. Flutist Wilbert Hazelzet, one of the worldwide authorities on this repertoire, is joined by internationally renowned violinist Marc Destrubé.

REPERTOIRE ::C.P.E. Bach :: Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169; Flute Concerto in D Major, Wq. 13; Harpsichord Concerto in C Minor, Wq. 37

More info at lyrabaroque.org/king.

CONCERT VIItalian Concerto CollageJaap ter Linden, conductor & baroque cello

Friday, May 4, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, May 5, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Follow the evolution of the concerto grosso in Italy. Melodies bounce between soloists and the orchestra, highlighting the depth of Lyra’s string sections. Guest conductor and cellist Jaap ter Linden leads this final concert of the season.

REPERTOIRE ::Includes Arcangelo Corelli :: Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 4, Antonio Vivaldi :: Concerto for Two Cellos in G Minor, Pietro Locatelli :: Con-certo Grosso in E-Flat Major, Op. 7, No. 6, “Il Pianto de Arianna,” and others.

More info at lyrabaroque.org/collage.

CONCERT VENUESMount OliveLutheran Church2830 18th Avenue N.W.Rochester, Minnesota

St. Mary’s ChapelUniversity of St. Thomas2260 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota

Sundin Music HallHamline University1531 Hewitt AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota

The Baroque Room275 East Fourth StreetSuite 280St. Paul, Minnesota

Zumbro Lutheran Church624 Third Avenue S.W.Rochester, Minnesota

PEDRO GANDÍA

NEREA BERRAONDO

JOSEPH JONES

pleasenote tIMe

JAAP TER LINDEN

WILBERT HAZELZET

LINH KAUFFMAN

CLARA OSOWSKI

NICHOLASCHALMERS AARON LARSON

THE LYRA BAROQUE ORCHESTRAbrings a rare freshness, color, and dimension to the glorious music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through its performanceson period instruments. The region’s only baroque orchestra, Lyra combines the talents of renowned local early music specialists and international guest artists, under the inspiring artistic leadership of Jacques Ogg.

Lyra’s mission is to inspire and enrich the community throughexceptional performances of baroque music on historic instruments.

More information about Lyra’s music, history, and people at lyrabaroque.org.

Redemption: Bach & VivaldiThomas Meglioranza, baritoneJoseph Jones, bassoon

Friday, August 18Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. PaulSunday, August 204:00 P.M. PLEASE NOTE TIMEMount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Rich lower voices lead moving repertoire by Vivaldi and J. S. Bach.

lyrabaroque.org/redemption

Telemann & FriendsLuís Otávio Santos, baroque violin

Friday, October 6Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, October 7Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Lively concertos for recorder, viola da gamba, and violin.

lyrabaroque.org/telemannfriends

Bach’s Christmas Oratoriowith the Bach Society of Minnesota

Friday, December 8Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, December 9St. Mary’s Chapel, University of St. Thomas,

St. Paul

Bach’s beloved story of Christmas, with a powerful full orchestra and choir.

lyrabaroque.org/christmasoratorio

Spanish NightsNerea Berraondo, mezzo-sopranoPedro Gandía, baroque violin

Friday, February 16Zumbro Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, February 17Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A rare performance of passionate Spanish and Italian baroque music.

lyrabaroque.org/spanishnights

Music for a KingWilbert Hazelzet, baroque fluteMarc Destrubé, baroque violin

Friday, April 6Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, April 7Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Seldom-performed music by C.P.E. Bach, featuring favorite guest artists.

lyrabaroque.org/king

Italian Concerto CollageJaap ter Linden, conductor & baroque cello

Friday, May 4Zumbro Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, May 5Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A showcase of Lyra’s soloists through Italy’s concerto grosso.

lyrabaroque.org/collage

Tickets $5 to $25, available at the door or online at lyrabaroque.org.

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PreludeJoin us forty-five minutes before each concert to learn more about the program. Lyra’s artistic director JACQUES OGG and other guests share information about the music, the composers, and the connections that inspired them.

PostludeStick around after the concert for refreshments and conversation. Ask questions about the music and instruments, connect with old friends, and meet new ones.

Lyra Family ConcertsWith hands-on activities and snacks, presented in a casual concert environment, these one-hour, family-friendly concerts are a great way to introduce the whole family to classical music!

The Baroque Room Friday, September 15, noon275 East Fourth Street Sunday, November 26, 2:00 P.M.St. Paul Friday, January 19, noon Sunday, March 4, 2:00 P.M.

More information at lyrabaroque.org/familyconcerts.

2017–2018 Season at a Glance All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

LEARN • CONNECT • LISTEN

THE LYRA BAROQUE ORCHESTRAbrings a rare freshness, color, and dimension to the glorious music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through its performanceson period instruments. The region’s only baroque orchestra, Lyra combines the talents of renowned local early music specialists and international guest artists, under the inspiring artistic leadership of Jacques Ogg.

Lyra’s mission is to inspire and enrich the community throughexceptional performances of baroque music on historic instruments.

More information about Lyra’s music, history, and people at lyrabaroque.org.

Redemption: Bach & VivaldiThomas Meglioranza, baritoneJoseph Jones, bassoon

Friday, August 18Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. PaulSunday, August 204:00 P.M. PLEASE NOTE TIMEMount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Rich lower voices lead moving repertoire by Vivaldi and J. S. Bach.

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Telemann & FriendsLuís Otávio Santos, baroque violin

Friday, October 6Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, October 7Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Lively concertos for recorder, viola da gamba, and violin.

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Bach’s Christmas Oratoriowith the Bach Society of Minnesota

Friday, December 8Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, December 9St. Mary’s Chapel, University of St. Thomas,

St. Paul

Bach’s beloved story of Christmas, with a powerful full orchestra and choir.

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Spanish NightsNerea Berraondo, mezzo-sopranoPedro Gandía, baroque violin

Friday, February 16Zumbro Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, February 17Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A rare performance of passionate Spanish and Italian baroque music.

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Music for a KingWilbert Hazelzet, baroque fluteMarc Destrubé, baroque violin

Friday, April 6Mount Olive Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, April 7Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Seldom-performed music by C.P.E. Bach, featuring favorite guest artists.

lyrabaroque.org/king

Italian Concerto CollageJaap ter Linden, conductor & baroque cello

Friday, May 4Zumbro Lutheran Church, RochesterSaturday, May 5Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A showcase of Lyra’s soloists through Italy’s concerto grosso.

lyrabaroque.org/collage

Tickets $5 to $25, available at the door or online at lyrabaroque.org.

Jacques Ogg, Artistic Directorlyrabaroque.org

baroque orchestr a

The

baroque orchestra

The

Jacques OggArtistic Director

2017–2018 Season

PreludeJoin us forty-five minutes before each concert to learn more about the program. Lyra’s artistic director JACQUES OGG and other guests share information about the music, the composers, and the connections that inspired them.

PostludeStick around after the concert for refreshments and conversation. Ask questions about the music and instruments, connect with old friends, and meet new ones.

Lyra Family ConcertsWith hands-on activities and snacks, presented in a casual concert environment, these one-hour, family-friendly concerts are a great way to introduce the whole family to classical music!

The Baroque Room Friday, September 15, noon275 East Fourth Street Sunday, November 26, 2:00 P.M.St. Paul Friday, January 19, noon Sunday, March 4, 2:00 P.M.

More information at lyrabaroque.org/familyconcerts.

2017–2018 Season at a Glance All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

LEARN • CONNECT • LISTEN

CONCERT IRedemption: Bach & VivaldiThomas Meglioranza, baritoneJoseph Jones, bassoon

Friday, August 18, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Sunday, August 20, 2017, 4:00 P.M. Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Thomas Meglioranza returns to sing Bach’s expressive and stirring cantatas about contentment and devo-tion. Enjoy the rich lower voices of the baritone and bassoon as they lead this moving concert.

REPERTOIRE ::J. S. Bach :: Ich habe genung, BWV 82; Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56Antonio Vivaldi :: Concerto in E Minor, RV 484; Concerto in B-flat Major “La Notte,” RV 501

More info at lyrabaroque.org/redemption.

CONCERT IITelemann & FriendsLuís Otávio Santos, baroque violin

Friday, October 6, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, October 7, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Baroque violinist Luís Otávio Santos brings his spectacular playing to the music of Georg Philipp Telemann and his friends. Featuring

a trio of concertos that include a recorder and viola da gamba duet, two violins, and a violin solo.

REPERTOIRE ::Georg Philipp Telemann :: Concerto for Recorder and Viola da Gamba, TWV 52:a1; Ouverture–Suite, TWV 55:G10 “Burlesque de Quixotte”Christoph Graupner :: Concerto for Two Violins in G MinorJohann Georg Pisendel :: Violin Concerto in E Minor

More info at lyrabaroque.org/telemannfriends.

CONCERT IIIBach’sChristmas Oratoriowith the Bach Society of MinnesotaLinh Kauffman, sopranoClara Osowski, altoNicholas Chalmers, tenorAaron Larson, baritone

Friday, December 8, 2017, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, December 9, 2017, 7:30 P.M.St. Mary’s Chapel, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul

Hear Bach’s beloved telling of the story of Christmas with a powerful full orchestra from trumpets to timpani. For this impressive holiday performance, Lyra will join forces with the Bach Society of Minnesota.

REPERTOIRE ::J. S. Bach :: Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas I, III, V, and VI

More info at lyrabaroque.org/christmasoratorio.

CONCERT IVSpanish NightsNerea Berraondo, mezzo-sopranoPedro Gandía, baroque violin

Friday, February 16, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, February 17, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

A rare performance of Spanish and Italian baroque music. Mezzo- soprano Nerea Berraondo brings her emotive voice back to the Lyra stage alongside violinist Pedro Gandía as he explores the culture and music that so influenced modern violin playing.

REPERTOIRE ::Includes music by Spanish composers Juan Francés de Iribarren and Jayme Torrens, as well as their Italian contemporaries Domenico Scarlatti and Francesco Geminiani.More info at lyrabaroque.org/spanishnights.

SUBSCRIBE TO ALL SIX CONCERTSAdult: $115Student: $25

Your subscription to Lyra’s six-concert series not onlysaves you money but also helps Lyra plan for the future. Unused season tickets may be exchanged at the box office anytime for other concerts in the 2017–2018 season.

PURCHASE TICKETSONLINE: lyrabaroque.org

PHONE: 651-321-2214

MAIL: Send a check to The Lyra Baroque Orchestra, 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101.

IN PERSON: Remaining tickets are available for pur-chase at the concert hall starting an hour before each concert.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES:Adult: $25Senior/MPR Member: $20Student: $5

CONTACT LYRAMAIL:275 East Fourth StreetSuite 280St. Paul, MN 55101PHONE: 651-321-2214EMAIL: info@lyrabaroque.orgONLINE: @lyra_baroque

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SUPPORT LYRAWhether it’s a donation of $10 or $1,000, your gift brings exceptional baroque orchestral music to the Minne sota music scene. Give online at lyrabaroque .org/getinvolved, or contact us by one of the methods above. Thank you for supporting the music you love!

Lyra gratefully acknowledges the support of the many organi-zations and individuals who have generously supported Lyra’s 2017–2018 season. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Sup-port grant, as well as grants from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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CONCERT VMusic for a KingWilbert Hazelzet, baroque fluteMarc Destrubé, baroque violin

Friday, April 6, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, April 7, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Featuring seldom-performed music by C.P.E. Bach showcasing the sensitive Empfindsame style. Flutist Wilbert Hazelzet, one of the worldwide authorities on this repertoire, is joined by internationally renowned violinist Marc Destrubé.

REPERTOIRE ::C.P.E. Bach :: Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169; Flute Concerto in D Major, Wq. 13; Harpsichord Concerto in C Minor, Wq. 37

More info at lyrabaroque.org/king.

CONCERT VIItalian Concerto CollageJaap ter Linden, conductor & baroque cello

Friday, May 4, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester

Saturday, May 5, 2018, 7:30 P.M.Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Follow the evolution of the concerto grosso in Italy. Melodies bounce between soloists and the orchestra, highlighting the depth of Lyra’s string sections. Guest conductor and cellist Jaap ter Linden leads this final concert of the season.

REPERTOIRE ::Includes Arcangelo Corelli :: Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 4, Antonio Vivaldi :: Concerto for Two Cellos in G Minor, Pietro Locatelli :: Con-certo Grosso in E-Flat Major, Op. 7, No. 6, “Il Pianto de Arianna,” and others.

More info at lyrabaroque.org/collage.

CONCERT VENUESMount OliveLutheran Church2830 18th Avenue N.W.Rochester, Minnesota

St. Mary’s ChapelUniversity of St. Thomas2260 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota

Sundin Music HallHamline University1531 Hewitt AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota

The Baroque Room275 East Fourth StreetSuite 280St. Paul, Minnesota

Zumbro Lutheran Church624 Third Avenue S.W.Rochester, Minnesota

PEDRO GANDÍA

NEREA BERRAONDO

JOSEPH JONES

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JAAP TER LINDEN

WILBERT HAZELZET

LINH KAUFFMAN

CLARA OSOWSKI

NICHOLASCHALMERS AARON LARSON