Annette Bauer: December 6, 2026

Description

In this workshop led by NAVRS Music Director Annette Bauer, we will explore three slow movements by some of the famous Baroque greats: Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel. While these composers were definitely known for fast, complex, and virtuosic passages in their instrumental writing, they also had fantastic compositional sense for creating expansiveness, fluidity, and emotional depth in their slow movements. We will mostly focus on the lead melody in each of the three chosen movements (even though you are welcome to play along any of the accompanying parts for the two pieces that feature recorder arrangements), including some ornamentation options for those of you who would like to venture outside of the written notes. Be prepared to hold your own playing the melody alongside “minus one” versions of these three beautiful compositions. The level of this workshop is best suited for upper intermediate and advanced players, but everyone is welcome to attend. Program: J.S. Bach: Sinfonia (nr. 1) Adagio from Cantata BWV 156 originally scored for oboe and strings arr. for recorders by Bob Tennent G.F. Handel: Grave (nr. 1) from Sonata IV in a-minor HWV 362 originally for alto recorder and b.c. we will play along with a pre-recorded harpsichord backing track A. Vivaldi: Largo (nr. 2) from “L’Inverno” (Winter), Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297 soprano or tenor, originally scored for violin and strings transposition and arr. for recorders by Annette Bauer About Annette: https://www.annettebauer.com/ This is a NAVRS members only event. NOTE: After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the music for the session, which will be available at least one week before the event. The session begins at 7:00 PM, Eastern. The Zoom link will be live 15 minutes prior.