Classical Movements Presents

KENNEDY CENTER OPERA HOUSE ORCHESTRA QUINTET

Johannesburg |  Pretoria | Cape Town | Stellenbosch | Bonteheuwel
September 17 – 24, 2022

Adria Sternstein Foster, flute | Kayla Moffet, violin | Erika Gray, viola
Amy Frost Baumgarten, cello | Susan Robinson, harp

PERFORMANCES

PRETORIA | Saturday, 17 September 2022 | 15:00
Dr. Miriam Makeba Concert Hall (UNISA)
In collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA)

Pretoria Tickets

JOHANNESBURG | Sunday, 18 September 2022 | 15:00
Chris Seabrooke Concert Hall, University of Witwatersrand
Opening with the Imbizo Ensemble
In collaboration with the University of Witwatersrand

Johannesburg Tickets

CAPE TOWN | Tuesday, 20 September 2022 | 19:00
Center for the Book, Opening with the Cape Town Youth Choir

Cape Town Tickets

BONTEHEUWEL | Thursday, 22 September 2022
Church of the Resurrection
Opening with NAC Lavistown District Choir and New Apostolic Church, Lavistown District Choir

FREE CONCERT

STELLENBOSCH | Saturday, 24 September 2022 | 15:00
Moederkerk, Opening with the South African Youth Choir

Stellenbosch Tickets

Special thanks go to our partners:
Richard Cock Enterprises, the Johannesburg Musical Society, The University of South Africa, the North-West University, Herman van Niekerk, and Louise Howlett.

PROGRAM 1

MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS

Three Pieces                                                                                    William Grant Still (1895–1978)
        Summerland for quintet
        Here’s One for violin and harp
        Incantation and Dance for flute and harp

Lullaby and Grotesque for viola and cello                             Rebecca Clarke (1886–1979)

The Song of the Black Swan for cello and harp                   Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959)

L’Histoire du Tango                                                                    Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992)
        Bordel, 1900
        Café, 1930
        Nightclub, 1960

                                                                   Intermission

Three Preludes for Piano for quintet                                    George Gershwin, arr. Joseph Scheer (1898–1937)
        Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
        Andante con moto
        Agitato

Two Arias for violin, cello and harp                                          Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924)
        Vissi d’arte (from Tosca
        O mio babbino caro (from Gianni Schicchi)

Selections from Don Giovanni for flute and strings       W.A. Mozart (1756–1791)
        2–4 arias (To be determined)

Meditation from Thais for violin and harp                             Jules Massenet (1842–1912)

Limestone and Felt for viola and cello                                  Caroline Shaw (b. 1982)

Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana for quintet             Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945)

PROGRAM 2

FRENCH MASTERWORKS

Afternoon of a Faun for quintet                                                Claude Debussy (1862–1918), arr. Jana Machalett

Two Arias for violin, cello and harp                                            Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924)
        Vissi d’arte (from Tosca
        O mio babbino caro (from Gianni Schicchi)

Selections from Don Giovanni for flute and strings         W.A. Mozart (1756–1791)
        2–4 arias (To be determined)

Quintette No. 1                                                                               Jean Francaix (1912–1997)
        Andante Tranquillo 
        Scherzo
        Andante
        Rondo

                                                              Intermission

Three Preludes for Piano for quintet                                    George Gershwin, arr. Joseph Scheer (1898–1937)
        Allegro ben ritmato e deciso 
        Andante con moto
        Agitato

Operatic and Theatrical Interludes                                   Georges Bizet (1838–1875)
for violin, flute and harp
        Entr’acte from Carmen 
        Menuet from L’Arlesienne

Meditation from Thais for violin and harp                            Jules Massenet (1842–1912)

Suite from Ma Mere l’Oye (Mother Goose) for quintet   Maurice Ravel (1875–1937), arr. Martina Forni
        Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant 
        Petit Poucet
        Laideronette, Imperatrice des pagodes
        Les entretiens de la belle et de la bete
        Le jardin feerique

ABOUT THE ENSEMBLE

Established in 1978, The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra is the resident orchestra of the beautiful Opera House of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. It is the only orchestra in the country dedicated solely to the performance of three musical genres: opera, ballet and musical theater.

Adria Sternstein Foster
Principal Flute

Kayla Moffett
Principal 2nd Violin

Erika Gray
Viola

Amy Frost Baumgarten
Principal Cello

Susan Robinson
Principal Harp

About Classical Movements
The premier concert tour company for the world’s great orchestras and choirs, Classical Movements creates meaningful cultural experiences through music in 145 countries. An industry leader for over a quarter-century, Classical Movements organizes more than 60 tours every year, producing some 200 concerts every season. Producer of two international choral festivals—Ihlombe! in South Africa and Serenade! in Washington, D.C.—and the Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival, in addition, Classical Movements’ Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program has commissioned over 70 works from Grammy, Oscar and Pulitzer Prize-winning composers. Winner of Americans for the Arts’ BCA10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts Award, since its founding in 1992, as a truly global company, Classical Movements remains committed to facilitating cultural diplomacy across the world—promoting peace through the medium of music.