Repertoire

As the Baroque and Classical repertoire is extremely extensive and diverse, there are many possible programme variants (also for different line-ups: string orchestra alone, string orchestra with wind instruments, oratorio music with the participation of one or more vocalists, a choir or a soloist-instrumentalist). These can be “theme” concerts, e.g. concerts built around a composer, Passion concerts, as well as concerts presenting one or several trends in music of a given period (e.g. French music from the times of Louis XIV, virtuoso music of the Italian Baroque, etc.).
The concerts are narrated by Zbigniew Pilch, who in an interesting way introduces the listeners to the mysteries, nooks and crannies of the presented music, paying attention to important details and intriguing “flavours” of the programme, which is always greatly appreciated by the audience.

Sturm und Drang
J. Haydn Symphony in D minor No. 26 „Lamentatione”
J.M. Kraus Symphony in C minor
W.A. Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C minor K. 564
L. Boccherini Symphony in D minor „Casa del Diavolo”

Eine kleine Nachtmusik
W.A. Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik K. 525, Serenada notturna K. 239, Serenade K. 250 „Haffner”

The programme includes musical entertainment by the greatest of the Classicists, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composed in Salzburg and Vienna. This music is perfect for a beautiful, spring afternoon, bringing to mind 18th-century aristocratic feasts in the glorious scenery of palaces and parks. The programme is suitable for educational activities and can be entitled A Little Night Serenade.

Esterháza and Haydn
J. Haydn Symphony No. 6 „Poranek”, Symphony No. 7 „Noon”, Symphony No. 8 „Evening”

Mozart’s Colleagues
M. Haydn Symphony in G major with the introductory Adagio by W.A. Mozart K. 444
J.B. Kleczyński Concerto for violin and oboe
B. Galuppi Concerto a quattro in G minor
J.M. Kraus Symphony in C minor

Passion Music
J. Haydn Seven Words of Christ on the Cross (oratorio version with actor)

Polish Music Is the Most Beautiful of All
J. Elsner Symphony in C major op. 11
K. Lipiński Overture in D major
F.I. Dobrzyński Symphony in B flat major

Northern Lights
E. Grieg Suite “Aus Holberg Zeit”
B. Crussel Sinfonia Concertante
J.M. Kraus Symphony in C sharp minor
J. Sibelius Rakastava op. 14

A Trip to Paris
J.F. Rebel Les elements
J. Haydn Symphony in C major No. 82
J.Ph. Rameau Suite from the lyric drama „Les Boreades”
W.A. Mozart Symphony in D major “Paris” K. 297

A Trip to London
W. Boyce Symphony in G minor No. 8
F. Janiewicz Violin Concerto in A major No. 3 (solo Z. Pilch)
J.P. Salomon Romance for violin and orchestra
J. Haydn Symphony in D major No. 104 „London”

A Trip to Berlin
G. Benda Der Jahrmarkt Overture
C.Ph.E. Bach Symphony in B minor Wq 182
F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy Konzertstücken in D minor and F minor for clarinet and basset-horn
J.G. Janitsch Symphony in B flat major no. 3
C.Ph.E. Bach Symphony in D major Wq 183

A Trip to Vienna
A. Salieri Symphony „Il giorno onomastico”
G. Druschetzky Concerto for three basset-horns
L. van Beethoven Romance for violin in G major and F major (solo Z. Pilch)
C.D. von Dittersdorf Symphony on Ovid’s “Metamorphoses”

A Trip to Dresden – Music of the Polish-Saxon Royal Court
J.G. Pisendel, F. Veracini, J.A. Hasse, D. Heinichen

A Trip to Amsterdam
P. Hellendaal Concerto grosso in D minor
P. Locatelli Concerto da chiesa in F minor
C. van Wassenaer Concerto armonico no. 4 (referenced by I. Stravinsky in “Pulcinella”)
J.W. Wilms Symphony in D minor op. 58

“Super Production” – G.F. Handel Serse – opera in concert version

Le bourgeois gentilhomme by Lully at the court of Louis XIV
J.-B. Lully – music for Le bourgeois gentilhomme LWV 43
Music written in 1670 for Molière’s famous comedy Le bourgeois gentilhomme.
In the original version, the dialogues on stage were accompanied by a full orchestra: 24 Violins of the King (Les vingt-quatre violons du Roy), including wind instruments and percussion. The way of presenting the play made it similar to the opera. During the concert, an ensemble performs a suite of dances and instrumental pieces from the comedy Le bourgeois gentilhomme in a way very similar to how this music sounded in the times of Lully, Molière and King Louis XIV. Traditional historical instruments (with percussion, of course) may be accompanied by a pair of dancers, who will present original Baroque dances choreographed on the basis of 17th-century records.

Viva Vivaldi
A. Vivaldi
Violin Concerto no. 1 in E major „Spring” RV 269
Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor „Summer” RV 315
Violin Concerto no. 3 in F major „Autumn” RV 293
Violin Concerto no. 4 in F minor „Winter” RV 297
Violin Concerto no. 5 in E flat major „La tempesta di mare” RV 253
Violin Concerto no. 6 in C major „Il piacere” RV 180

The most frequently listened to and performed concertos from the collection Il cimento dell’armonia e dell’inventione by Antonio Vivaldi, i.e. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, La tempesta and Il piacere. They will be presented according to historical performance practice, fully revealing the composing style of the Italian genius. It is a perfectly composed, multicoloured programme music presenting the sounds of nature, various animals, as well as the sounds of a battle or a storm. Simply The Four Seasons.
The programme can be used in educational activities as The Four Seasons.

Zbigniew Pilch also has numerous solo violin recitals in his repertoire.