Simon Heighes presents a concert given by the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra at the Concert Hall in Freiburg, featuring works by composers who were all born in the year 1714. Christine Schornsheim joins the orchestra for a harpsichord concerto by Gottfried August Homilius before Gaelle Arquez takes centre stage with arias by Gluck and Jommelli.
Homilius: Harpsichord Concerto in F major
Gluck: Ballet music and arias from Alceste
Jommelli: Arias from Fetonte and L'Olimpiade
Christine Schornsheim (harpsichord)
Gaelle Arquez (mezzo-soprano)
Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Gottfried von der Goltz (conductor).
Homilius: Harpsichord Concerto in F major
Gluck: Ballet music and arias from Alceste
Jommelli: Arias from Fetonte and L'Olimpiade
Christine Schornsheim (harpsichord)
Gaelle Arquez (mezzo-soprano)
Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Gottfried von der Goltz (conductor).