Father Seán Duggan returns for the popular Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra (PSO) “Winter Vivaldi” concert, 3 p.m. Feb. 2, Wesley United Methodist Church, Bethlehem.

The concert opens with Georg Philipp Telemann’s (1681-1767) “Ouverture-Suite for Viola da Gamba in D Major, TWV 55:D6, featuring viola da gamba soloist Donna Fournier. The work combines the Italian and French styles of the period in seven movements: Ouverture; La trompette; Sarabande; Rondeau; Bourrée; Courante-Double and Gigue.

A member of the viol family, the viola da gamba is held between the legs, often constructed from thin, high-quality woods like maple, rosewood or ebony and is known for its soft, mellow and elegant sound. The instrument was most popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.

With more than 1,100 known compositions, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is one of the most prolific and well-known of the Baroque composers. In 1721, Bach dedicated his six concerti grossi to Christian Ludwig, the Margrave of Brandenburg and the younger brother of King Frederick I of Prussia.

The PSO performs the first of two programmed Brandenburg concerti, “Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat Major,” BWV 1051, featuring guest viola da gambists Fournier and Eve Miller. The chamber concerto is unique for its absence of violins. The work is scored for two violas, two viola da gambas, cello, bass and harpsichord.

The concert continues with the music of Italian composer Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762). Once a student of famed violinist Arcangelo Corelli, Geminiani traveled to England and immediately became the leading master of violin performance. Violinist Inna Eyzerovich is the featured soloist in one of Geminiani’s most popular works of the period, the “Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1” composed in 1733.

The concert closes with Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major,” BWV 1050, composed 1720-1721. One of the work’s special features is the extensive and innovative use of the harpsichord as a primary solo voice rather than the usual background accompaniment. This three-movement work features soloists Christine Moulton, flute; Simon Maurer, violin, and Duggan, piano.

Miller is a freelance musician, recording artist, composer and music educator. She received a Bachelor of Music in cello performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Johns Hopkins University, and a Master of Music in Music History from Temple University.

Miller is principal cellist of the Philadelphia Bach Collegium and performed with Tempesta di Mare as principal cellist. She has performed as a guest artist with the Handel Choir of Baltimore, Piffaro, The Dryden Ensemble and The Raritan Players.

Fournier plays viola da gamba and baroque cello with Mélomanie, Brandywine Baroque, and La Fiocco and has been a guest artist with Opera Lafayette, Tempesta di Mare, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Classical Symphony

Duggan, Order of Saint Benedict, pianist, is a monk of St. Joseph Abbey, Covington, La. He received a Bachelor of Music from Loyola University, a Master of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, La.

Prior to joining the Benedictine order, he was pianist and Assistant Chorus Master for the Pittsburgh Opera Company. Duggan has performed with the New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and American Chamber Orchestra.

Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra, “Winter Vivaldi,” 3 p.m. Feb. 2, Wesley United Methodist Church, 2540 Center St., Bethlehem. Tickets: at door; 610-434-7811; https://www.pasinfonia.org

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