Musical Encounter: G. F. Händel & J. F. Fasch
Werke von G. F. Händel und J. F. Fasch // Musikalische Leitung: Jens Lorenz // Solist*innen: Sara Mengs (Sopran), Anna Kunze (Alt), Stephan Scherpe (Tenor), Frieder Flesch (Bass) // Universitätschor „Johann Friedrich Reichardt” // Telemannisches Collegium Michaelstein // Veranstalter: Universitätschor „Johann Friedrich Reichardt” in Kooperation mit den Händel-Festspielen
35, 25, 20 €
The Concert-Stube court music inventory of Zerbst Castle, compiled in 1743 as part of a “specification by Capellmeister H. Fasch” (Händel-Handbuch vol. 4, p. 269), contains a number of Handel’s works. Unlike G. F. Handel, Fasch fell largely into oblivion. In this concert, Fasch and Handel meet on equal terms: besides Handel’s Foundling Hospital Anthem and Zadok the Priest from the Coronation Anthems, we will also be hearing the magnificent Mass in D major by the Zerbst court kapellmeister who, in a musical language that sometimes pointed beyond the Baroque, with powerful choruses and fugues, lyrical solo parts and harmonically dramatic moments, created a compelling setting for the liturgy of the mass. With the Halle University Choir, Jens Lorenz has delighted Halle audiences in numerous concerts including the traditional promenade concerts for many years. In 2023, the tense musical dialogue between two Baroque composers will be accompanied in impressive manner by soloists and Telemannisches Collegium Michaelstein.