2019-20 Masterworks Series

Set aside an evening for magic! A fast-paced story of love, politics, sorcery…set to Henry Purcell’s wondrous music. A new semi-staged production brings this 17th century masterpiece of English musical theatre to life for 21st century audiences. “One of the most beloved operas… Dido’s final ‘Lament’ is a showstopper.” Ellen Harris, New York Times. Emily Marvosh plays both Dido and The Sorceress ~ “Staggeringly gorgeous,” The Boston Globe. Andrew Garland as Aeneas, Danielle Sampson as Belinda. Martin Davids, Concertmaster. Read a preview of this concert from Ruth Carver: READ

J.S. Bach’s beloved variations reveal a fresh dimension in an arrangement for strings and continuo, interwoven with selected variations in their original form for solo harpsichord. Our performance spotlights the combined talents of BCOC’s ensemble of strings and continuo led by Cynthia Miller Freivogel.

The perennial favorite Four Seasons performed by four virtuoso violinists! This exuberant celebration of violin artistry will also include improvised fantasias and Vivaldi’s Concerto in F for three violins. Featured soloists are our own Cynthia Miller Freivogel and Martin Davids plus a guest artist to be announced and the selected artist in our national Young Artist Spotlight.