Genesis Baroque welcomes the return of renowned Australian soprano, Sara Macliver, for a heartfelt program of soul-nourishing compositions exploring love in both human and divine forms.
The elegance of George Frideric Handels Trio Sonata in C minor begins this hour-long voyage through the spectrum of passion and love. Buxtehudes sublimely simple vocal chaconne, Herr, wenn ich nur Dich hab is a joyous ode to the love and comfort from God, followed by J.S. Bachs Weichet nur, betrubte Schatten, written for the celebration of a marriage. Henry Purcells An Evening Hymn concludes the evening, leaving audiences with music piercing their soul.