With his exceptional networking skills and his 43-year association with the Dresden Court Orchestra, including 27 years as concert master, Johann Georg Pisendel was the beating heart of the most famous orchestra in 18th century Europe. Pisendel gathered and inspired a remarkable group of musicians and composers, including Vivaldi, Telemann, Bach, Albinoni, Quantz and Zelenka, many of whom dedicated works to him. Pisendel was a fastidious music copyist during his tenure. He also amassed a collection of more than 2,000 music scores from his trips to Italy and France, giving the orchestra unparalleled access to repertoire.

Sally Melhuish, Recorder
Alicia Crossley, Recorder
Jane Downer, Baroque Oboe, Recorder
Ben Hoadley, Baroque Bassoon, Recorder
John Ma, Baroque Violin
Ella Bennetts, Baroque Violin
Brad Tham, Baroque Viola
Tim Blomfield, Baroque Cello
Julia Magri, Baroque Double Bass
Monika Kornel, Harpsichord

Johann Georg Pisendel Imitation des Caractères de la Danse

Johann Gottlieb Janitsch Adagio ma non Troppo from Quadro O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden

Johann Friedrich Fasch Concerto for Bassoon FaWV L:c2

Georg Philipp Telemann Concerto in B minor

Tomaso Albinoni Sonata a cinque in G minor Op. 2 No. 11

Jan Dimas Zelenka Miserere in C minor

Johann Melchior Molter Concerto in Bb major for four recorders

Johann Sebastian Bach Air from Suite No. 3, BWV 1068

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in G minor RV107

Friday 11 October 2024, 7.30pm
Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Sunday 13 October 2024, 3.00pm
Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music