2021 Spring Virtual Concert Series
Casa Rondeña Winery
PREMIERE: SUNDAY, MAY 9 @4:00 PM—AVAILABLE THROUGH JUNE 9
Casa Rondeña Winery was established in 1995 as a family undertaking, with the first plantings in 1990 at the hands of vintner John Calvin and his two sons. In addition to the tasting room, gift shop, and private club, the winery’s beautiful grounds in Albuquerque’s North Valley serve as a stunning backdrop for weddings and special events.
Many thanks to Spring Virtual Concert Season Underwriters
Special thanks to our Concert Sponsors in Part:
PROGRAM
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI
Duetto in G Major for Cello and Bass
Allegro
Melinda Mack, Cello; Toby Vigneau, Bass
FRIEDRICH GRÜTZMACHER
Weihegesang (Consecration Hymn), op.65
Dana Winograd, Principal Cello; Melinda Mack, Cello; Lisa Collins, Cello; James Holland, Cello
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Suite No. 6 in D Major For Solo Cello, BWV 1012, arr. for Cello Quartet by Colin Hampton
Sarabande
Gavottes
Dana Winograd, Principal Cello; Melinda Mack, Cello; Lisa Collins, Cello; James Holland, Cello
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Suite No. 5 in E Major, HWV 430
The Harmonious Blacksmith for Oboe and Bassoon
Elaine Heltman, Principal Oboe; Stefanie Przybylska, Principal Bassoon; Luke Gullickson, Harpsichord
JOACQUÍN TURINA
La oración del torero, op.34 (The Bullfighter’s Prayer) for strings
Nicolle Maniaci, Principal Violin II; Valerie Turner, Violin; Viola da Braccio, Viola; James Holland, Cello; Sam Brown, Bass
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
3 Duets for Clarinet and Bassoon; arr. for clarinet and English horn
Duet No. 1 – Rondo
Lori Lovato, Principal Clarinet; Rebecca Ray, English Horn
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Wind Quintet in E-flat Major, Hess 19
Allegro
Jeffrey Rogers, Principal Horn; Peter Erb, Horn; Katelyn Benedict, Horn; Elaine Heltman, Principal Oboe; Stefanie Przybylska, Principal Bassoon
ANDRÉS MARTÍN
Tango Across the Border
Toby Vigneau, Bass; Sam Brown, Bass
DAVE ANDERSON
Blew Cheeze
Toby Vigneau, Bass; Sam Brown, Bass
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Of Note
There have been several theories about why the last movement of Handel’s Suite No. 5 in E Major was called “The Harmonious Blacksmith.” The name was not given by Handel and was not recorded until the 19th century, when the movement became popular on its own. Explanations include that it was inspired by the sound of a hammer on an anvil; that Handel heard a blacksmith singing the tune; and that it was named after a blacksmith, William Lintern, who also played harpsichord and published the piece so that he could sell copies.
Although an extremely prolific composer who wrote 39 operas by age 37 (when he mysteriously retired from composing), Rossini was not as well known for his instrumental works. Duetto for cello and bass was commissioned in 1824 by amateur cellist Sir David Salomons, and was written for the famous bass virtuoso Domenico Dragonetti (whose nicknames included “Il Drago” and ‘”Paganini of the Double Bass”).
While living in Spain, John Calvin gained an appreciation for architecture, music, and winemaking — three important ingredients that helped build his Casa Rondeña Winery. His philosophy is that those three elements help us experience the beauty around us, and weave the diverse elements of nature and earth into a graceful fabric. Calvin is also a trained flamenco guitarist with a soft spot for supporting local music.
