The Grand Gesture Pre-concert performance – 4 May 2024, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

A performance of source material for Stravinsky’s suite from Pulcinella, before Orchestra Wellington’s opening subscription concert of their 2024 season

Trio sonatas – DOMENICO GALLO

Mentre l’erbetta and Benedetto, maladetto – from Il Flaminio – GIOVANNI BATISTA PERGOLESI

Pupillette fiammette d’amore – from Lo frate ‘nnamorato – GIOVANNI BATISTA PERGOLESI

Sinfonia (viola and bassoon) – GIOVANNI BATISTA PERGOLESI

Performers:

  • Musical Director – Gordon Lehany
  • Soprano – Anna Sedcole
  • Tenor – John Beaglehole
  • Bass – Mark Bobb
  • Violins – Gordon Lehany, Thomas Bedggood, Antonia Grant
  • Viola – Samuel Berkahn
  • Cello – Jane Young, Tomos Christie
  • Hoboys – Sharon Lehany, Rebecca Grimwood
  • Bassoon – Craig Bradfield
  • Harpsichord – Thomas Nikora
  • Guitar – Peter Maunder

With special thanks to: