Ensemble Zefiro, Alfredo Bernardini

Ensemble Zefiro | Alfredo Bernardini, director

PROGRAMME

G.F. Händel: Suite in F major (of Aquatic Music), HWV 348-350 / J.B. Pla: Concerto in D major for two oboes, strings and basso continuo/ Concerto in C major for oboe, two horns, strings and basso continuo (first modern audition)/ G.F. Händel: Suite in D/G (Aquatic Music), HWV 348-350

The Pla i Agustí brothers, (Joan Baptista, Josep and Manuel) were three of the most famous oboists of the second half of the 18th century and also composed their own works. Legend has it that Handel asked them to perform in his orchestra. Today's concert will include the first performance in modern times of Josep and Joan Baptista Pla's C major Concerto for oboe, two horns, strings and continuo, recently discovered in the Czech Republic. Two suites from the famous Water Music will complete this imaginary meeting between Handel and the Pla brothers.