Georg Philipp Telemann, Concerto in D Major for Flute and Strings, TWV 51: D2

Georg Philipp Telemann, Concerto in D Majorfor Flute and Strings, TWV 51:D2 Ars Lyrica Houston presents Comfort Joy Broadcast Premiere on December 18, 2020 at 7:30 pm St Philip Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX This festive holidayprogram includesseasonalfavoritesalongside seldomheard gemsof the Baroque era, all with abundant vocal and instrumental display. Scarlattis celebrated cantata, written for a festive 1711 Christmas Eve entertainment in Rome, proclaims a universal message of hope and expectation. Vivaldis most inventive psalm setting, along with a tuneful Telemann concerto and some lively French noëls, complete this multinational holiday gift for the Ars Lyrica family. Camille Ortiz, soprano Cecilia Duarte, mezzosoprano Colin StMartin, traverso Stephanie Noori, violin Maria Lin, violin Yvonne Smith, viola Eric Smith, cello Arash Noori, theorbo guitar Jesús Pacheco M, 2