Berlin, 1758. It’s Frederick the Great’s birthday party, and Germany’s most gifted composers perform their latest works (some specially composed for the occasion), with musicians from Frederick’s court orchestra. The celebration concert is presided over by court composer and Master of Ceremonies, Johann Joachim Quantz.

Join Apollo’s Cabinet as they recreate this sparkling evening of music, dancing, laughter and games, as befits a celebration for a King.

Programme:

G. P. Telemann Overture Suite: Les nations anciens et modèrnes, TWV55:G4
J. J. Quantz Triosonate in C-Dur
W. F. Bach Kantate zur Geburtstagsfeier Friedrich II.
J. S. Bach Musikalisches Opfer, Selection of interactive Puzzle Canons
J. G. Graun Concerto für Blockflöte und Violine in C-Dur
C. H. Graun Lavinia a turno, M’affretto il padre all‘ara
G. P. Telemann Overture Suite: Les nations anciens et modèrnes, TWV55:G4
G. P. Telemann Concerto for Flute and Recorder