Bohemian Rhapsody! The Music of the Prague Royal Court

A one-hour performance in the beautiful sanctuary at St James' South Pasadena. Followed by a party with the musicians. Free but donations welcomed at the door. RSVP optional - all welcome.*

When we think of "Baroque" music, many of us think of Germany, Italy, France, England… and then the list starts to trail off. This often has much more to do with modern political history and scholarship than the richness of the repertories. Thankfully, this is starting to change, and this Spring, we’re digging into delicious music by Czech composers and the patronage of the Prague Court. One of the other themes in this program is how composers processed life's challenges through music. This area of the world had suffered greatly from plague and the 30 Years’ War. And yet, Zelenka and Biber wrote pieces that would have brought these topics into a salon-type setting.​

Jan Dismas Zelenka: Hipocondrie a 7 Concertanti in A Major

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber: Battalia a 10 in D Major

František Ignác Antonín Tuma: Partita in D Minor

Johann Gottlieb Janitsch: Sinfonia in G Major

Johann Friedrich Fasch: Concerto for Flute and Strings in G Major

(performing order to be announced)

Los Angeles Baroque directed by Lindsey Strand-Polyak

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Join the musicians for a post-concert wine, water and snacks reception after the concert, in the Parish Hall.

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*While we welcome all members of the community, younger children who may find it difficult to remain quiet during a 60-minute concert are welcome to join in at the reception afterward.