A Far Cry Presents: A Baroque Holiday at First Church Cambridge

Curated by Jae Cosmos Lee

Musical Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Antoine Dauvergne: Concert de Simphonies No. 4 in A major, Op. 4/2
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor, RV 531
Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8; “Christmas Concerto”

Ring in the holiday season with an afternoon of radiant baroque music. Bookended by Bach's beloved Third Brandenburg Concerto and Corelli's Christmas Concerto, this luminous program invites listeners to slow down, gather with loved ones, and experience the warmth and brilliance of music made in community.

Alongside Bach and Corelli's festive concerti, Antoine Dauvergne’s sparkling Concert de Simphonies brings elegance and charm, while Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Cellos showcases the spirited musical dialogue that defines A Far Cry. 

Festive, vibrant, and full of heart, this seasonal tradition offers a moment of joy, reflection, and togetherness on the brink of the winter solstice.