G. F. Händel, G. Ph. Telemann, Ch. Graupner

The opening concert of the 23rd edition of the Baroque Soirées is dedicated to composers of great renown, in particular Georg Philipp Telemann, one of the most prolific composers not only of the Baroque era; he incorporated various musical genres and forms in his works and also experimented with national styles. His rich career culminated in Hamburg as music director of five major churches, and, for a time, also as director of the Hamburg Opera. All of the composers included in this programme were connected to the Hamburg Opera in some way during their careers.

The soprano Elionor Martinez Lara and the Collegium Marianum ensemble with Jana Semerádová will perform bravura arias and cantatas by true masters of Baroque music.