Pacific Baroque Festival 2023: Music for Distracted Times

Wednesday Evening – Christ Church Cathedral  7:30pm/Doors 6:45pm - Quadra & Rockland.

Music for Distracted Times

The 2023 Pacific Baroque Music focuses on the music of 17th and 18th century England. With an ensemble of two violins, two viols, lute, harpsichord and organ, along with the wonderful soprano voice of Arwen Myers and organist Mark McDonald, we explore this rich period in music in which the political tumult of the early 1600s gave way to London becoming the largest city in Europe and a centre of artistic expression. Charles II’s reign saw the composition of the first English operas, the opening of the first public concert halls, and an influx of talented musicians from abroad which continued into the 18th century.

The Grand Tour

Take a tour of the many styles of the 18th century European organ in this tour de force of organ music from the French, German, Italian and English schools, including an organ concerto by George Frederic Handel. Featuring the Pacific Baroque Festival Ensemble and organist Mark McDonald.

Performers:

Mark McDonald, organ

Musicians of the Pacific Baroque Festival Ensemble

Festival passes (limited amount) are available here:

 https://www.showpass.com/pacific-baroque-festival-pass-2023

Choral Evensong: Sunday, February 19, 2023, Christ Church Cathedral - (Not ticketed)

The Pacific Baroque Festival concludes with a Choral Evensong Service at Christ Church Cathedral, featuring the music of Henry Purcell.