Matthew Dirst, Artistic Director

Handel’s Silete venti, the major work on this program, is a spectacular solo motet for soprano and Baroque orchestra, one that rivals his best operatic scenes. It places a deeply religious soul within a naturalistic context, where rustling leaves and blooming flowers prompt a lush meditation on love and happiness.

Ecstatic Visions spotlights members of the ensemble as well, in rapturous instrumental music by Johann Joseph Fux, Johann Schmeltzer, and Jean-Philippe Rameau.

Featuring:
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
Kathryn Montoya, oboe / recorder
Andrew Fouts, violin