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Season 2014/15 Season 2015/16 Season 2016/17 THE GALA NIGHT OF COUNTERTENORS PARNASSUS ARTS PRODUCTIONS The Gala Night of Countertenors Max Emanuel Cencic | Valer Sabadus Xavier Sabata | Vince Yi | Yuriy Mynenko Five of the most renowned countertenors bring the rich world of Baroque opera back to life. They show the expressive variety of this unique genre. The programme reflects the highs and lows of human emotions and each of these exceptional artists uses his individuality to broaden the spectrum of passions. A special opportunity to experience these five singers performing together in one eve- ning. In direct comparison, the individuality of their voices becomes apparent. Perfection in all its diversity! Max Emanuel Cencic Valer Sabadus Xavier Sabata Vince Yi Yuriy Mynenko 2 THE GALA NIGHT OF COUNTERTENORS PARNASSUS ARTS PRODUCTIONS Programme Conductor: George Petrou Orchestra: Armonia Atenea Handel Concerto Grosso in F major, op.3 n.4 Handel Dall’ondoso periglio... Aure, deh per pieta Aria from Giulio Cesare Myslivecek Ti parli nel seno amore Aria from Farnace Vivaldi ln braccio a te la calma Duetto from Giustino Vivaldi Concerto for two violins, op.3 n.8 Hasse Se mai senti Aria from Clemenza di Tito Sacchini Placa lo sdegno Aria from Il Cid Vinci Mi scacci crudele Terzetto from Siface Intermission Gluck Non so frenare il pianto Aria from Demetrio Handel Crude furie Aria from Serse Vivaldi Concerto for bassoon in e minor, RV 484 Porpora Tu spietato no farai Aria from Ifigenia in Aulide Vivaldi Mi vuoi tradir, lo so Aria from La verità in cimento Myslivecek Quartetto finale Quartet from Romolo ed Ersilia 3 THE GALA NIGHT OF COUNTERTENORS PARNASSUS ARTS PRODUCTIONS Dates Partners 23.10.2014: Megaron, Athen (GR) 19.3.2015: Theatre Champ-Elysées, Paris (FR) 15.12.2015: Cemal Recit Rey Concert Hall, Istanbul (TR) PARNASSUS ARTS PRODUCTIONS T: +43(0) 2252 82777 Management: Georg Lang F: +43(0) 2252 82777-50 Erzherzog Wilhelm Ring 13 E: [email protected] A - 2500 Baden, Österreich www.parnassus.at.

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