Bach & Vivaldi by candlelight

The iconic works of Johann Sebastian BACH and Antonio VIVALDI will be performed for you by the National Chamber Ensemble "Kyiv Soloists" in the atmospheric acoustic hall of the ancient St. Catherine's Church in the heart of Kyiv

Conductor — Antoniy KEDROVSKY

Harpsichord part — Olga SHADRINA-LYCHAK

Program:

1. Johann Sebastian BACH — Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048

(Concerto Grosso for three violins, three violas, three cellos and basso continuo)

- I. Allegro

- II. Adagio (two chord notes creating an improvisational transition)

- III. Allegro

2. Johann Sebastian BACH — Concerto for Three Violins and String Orchestra in D minor, BWV 1064R

Solists: Alexandra ALTUKHOVA, Kateryna YASTREMSKA, Olena CHIGIR

- I. Allegro

- II. Adagio

- III. Allegro

3. Antonio VIVALDI — “The Seasons”, a cycle of concertos for violin, harpsichord and string orchestra, op. 8

- No. 1 E major, RV 269 “Spring” — soloist: Valentina SYMOCKINA

I. Allegro

II. Largo e pianissimo sempre

III. Allegro pastorale

- No. 2 G minor, RV 315 “Summer” — soloist: Volodymyr KISELYOV

I. Allegro non molto

II. Adagio e piano – Presto e forte

III. Presto

- No. 3 in F major, RV 293 “Autumn” — soloist: Mykola KIVILIOV

I. Allegro

II. Adagio molto

III. Allegro

- No. 4 in F minor, RV 297 “Winter” — soloist: Yulia KARPOVA

I. Allegro non molto

II. Largo

III. Allegro

This program combines the structural perfection of BACH with the colorful theatricality of VIVALDI. The concert opens with the Third Brandenburg Concerto, full of vital energy and contrapuntal dynamics of nine string voices. The Trio Concerto in D minor continues Bach’s line, but shifts the emphasis to brilliance and a harmonious dialogue between the soloists.

The second part of the concert — VIVALDI’s “The Seasons” — creates a baroque contrast of emotions and images: from spring clarity to winter severity. Each of the four soloists presents their own interpretation of these famous concertos, and the harpsichord adds stylistic authenticity and warmth to the ensemble sound.

The concert promises to be a delight for the listener — both as an example of the perfect Baroque style and as a living story about the cyclical nature and musical feelings.

ATTENTION! The entrance and travel to the Church of St. Catherine (22 Lyuteranska Street) is carried out exclusively from the side of Khreshchatyk Street.