On the programme

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber [1644 - 1704].
Rosary Sonata No. 1 - "Annunciation of Mary"
for violin and basso continuo

Johann Sebastian Bach [1685 - 1750]
from "St. John Passion" BVW 245
"Ich folge dir gleichfalls" Aria for soprano, flute and basso continuo

Dietrich Buxtehude [1637 - 1707]
"Herr wenn ich nur Dich habe" (Lord, if only I have You).
Solo Cantata for Soprano, Two Violins and Basso Continuo BuxWV 38

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart [1756 - 1791]
Church Sonata for organ, two violins and basso continuo
Sonata in F major KV 224
Sonata in C major KV 328

Lili Boulanger [1893 - 1918]
from "Clairières dans le ciel"
2nd "Elle est gravement gaie"
3rd "Parfois, je suis triste"

Alban Berg [1885 - 1935]
from "Seven early songs"
"Liebesode"
"Sommertage"

*** Intermission ***

Lili Boulanger [1893 - 1918]
"Pie Jesu" for soprano, string quartet, harp and organ

Pavel Haas [1899 - 1944]
Quintet for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn op. 10

Andre Jolivet [1905 - 1974]
"Chant de Linos" for flute, violin, viola, violoncello and harp

Three aspects of life, unencumbered by knowledge or reason, which are founts of great power and have been the inspiration behind many of our finest works of poetry, art and music. A musical journey with pieces byFranz Biber, Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lili Boulanger, Alban Berg, Pavel Haas, Andre Jolivet.

For the musicians of the orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, their series of chamber-music sessions is a wish come true. Taking their inspiration from key operas on the programme, they put together concert programmes linked to works that they hold particularly dearly. They are assisted in the project not only by singers from the ensemble but also by guests from outside.