Friday, October 3, 8:00 pm
Wortham Center, Cullen Theater

Mercury Baroque opens the season with the brilliant concerti grossi of George Frideric Handel’s Opus 6 peformed by Mercury Baroque's strings—the heart of the ensemble.

Handel composed the 12 concertos of his Opus 6 in only two months, September and October of 1739. Noted not only for their elegance, but also their accessibility, the concertos are a wonderful representation of the genius of Handel and the peak of High Baroque instrumental music.

Mercury Baroque strings are comprised of local musicians, many of who have been with the ensemble since its inception. The featured soloists include Mercury Baroque Concertmaster and founding violinist Jonathan Godfrey, as well as violinist Oleg Sulyga and cellist Barrett Sills.

Tickets for The Essence of Mercury are $20 - $47.  To purchase tickets, call 832-251-0706 or click here.
Pre concert Lecture at 7:15

Concertos Op.6 No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10
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