The Ivor Bolton era at Sinfonieorchester Basel draws to a close with one of the great works of choral symphonic music. Mendelssohn's grandiose “Lobgesang” is festive music that was performed in Leipzig's Thomaskirche in 1840 as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the invention of printing. It is preceded by two works from the archive of the Paul Sacher Foundation, which led to a dialogue between past and present. Knussen's “Music for a Puppet Court” uses English music from the 16th century. In his ballet music for “Pulcinella,” Stravinsky refers to Neapolitan music of the 18th century, the musical substance of which he takes apart and completely reassembles in his own original way.
For this concert, Sinfonieorchester Basel under the direction of Bolton will be joined by the La Cetra Vokalensemble, soprano Anna Prohaska, mezzosoprano Jennifer Johnston, and tenor Andrew Staples.
Tickets are CHF 35-110 for adults and half price for youths and students.

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Stadtcasino Basel
Konzertgasse 1
4051 Basel

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