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INTERNATIONAL FASCH SOCIETY


     
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  We are happy to draw attention to upcoming events that focus on "anything Fasch" - please provide our president and webmaster, Dr. Barbara Reul (barbara.reul@uregina.ca) with more information.  
     
  Lectures:  
 
  • Zerbst/Anhalt, 10 December 2008, 6:30 pm, Kreisvolkshochschule Zerbst, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 8t: Lecture on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of J. F. Fasch's death on 5 December 2008, facilitated by Vice-President Frau Ellen Arndt and Managing Director Frau Dr. Inge Werner (see invitation for more information on content of lecture). 
 
     
 

Concerts:

December 2008:

  • Zerbst/Anhalt, 5 December, 7:30 pm, St. Trinitatis Church: Christmas Concert featuring the J. Fr. Reichardt Chorus of the Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, dir.. UMD Jens Lorenz. The concert will include the modern world premiere of the the cantata "Gott hat die Zeit der Unwissehnheit übersehen" by  J. F. Fasch, and the cantata "Die Hirten bei der Krippe zu Bethlehem" by G. P. Telemann. Read a concert review (albeit in German) that appeared in the Zerbster Volksstimme, by clicking here.

November 2008:

  • Berlin, 14 November, 7 pm Hohenzollerngruft des Berliner Domes: Sing-Akademie zu Berlin and the Staats- and Domchorknaben, Berliner Lautten Compagney. The concert will include the modern world premiere of Johann Friedrich Fasch's cantata "Die mit Thränen säen" (SA collection 5152), featuring soloists: Volker Arndt (Tenor) and Matthias Lutze (Bariton). The performers will be directed by Prof. Kai-Uwe Jirka.

October 2008:

  • Dresden, 30 October, 8 pm, Annenkirche (see below for broadcast times on MDR-Figaro):
     "Johann Friedrich Fasch – Latin Church Music transmitted at Dresden" on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the composer on 5 December 2008, a project of the Saxon National Library - State- and University Library Dresden in collaboration with the Vocal Concert Dresden. The following works will be performed: 1) Magnificat in G Major FWV H: G1; 2) Confitebor tibi Domine (Psalm 110) FWV I: C1; 3) Overture in D Major FWV K: D4 for trumpet, 2 oboes, strings and B.c.;  4) Missa tota in F Major FWV G: F1. Performers: Soli and Ripieno: Vocal Concert Dresden (formerly Körnerscher Sing-Verein), Dresdner Instrumental-Concert. Direction: Peter Kopp.
    NOTE: You can watch parts of this concert on www. youtube.com: type "Peter Kopp Fasch" in the subject line and enjoy!
  • Suhl, 26 October, 11 am, Oberrathaussaal: 25. Sonntagsmatinee, featuring Hans-Christoph Jahn, violin; Christfried Münzel, violin; Friedemann Neef, viola; Hans Vieweg; violoncello; Karl-Heinz Rögner double bass; Anne Hoff, harpsichord. Tickets: 8,- €;  reduced rate: 6,- €; Review (in German)

September 2008: Stadtfest in Buttelstedt (Fasch's place of birth)

 

 
  Broadcasts: Fasch on MDR Radio

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Fasch's death on 5 December 2008-Figaro 

Wednesday,, 17 December 2008: 8 pm (German time), Music Feature: "...ohne eine einzige Regul von der Composition zu wissen" - Neue Forschungen zu Johann Friedrich Fasch (1688-1758), Hochfürstlicher Anhalt-Zerbster Capellmeister" ["...without knowing a single compositional rule..." - The Latest Research Findings on Johann Friedrich Fasch (1688-1758), Princely Kapellmeister of Anhalt-Zerbst (produced by Dr. Birgit Kiupel). 

Sunday, 7 December 2008: 7:30 pm (German time), Concert: Fasch's Magnificat G Major FWV H:G1, "Confitebor tibi Domine" (Psalm 110) FWV I:C1;  Overture D Major FWV K:D4; Missa tota F Major FWV G:F1; Vocal Concert Dresden, Dresdner Instrumental Concert, dir. Peter Kopp, Sandra Bernhardt, Soprano; Marlén Herzog, Alto; Tobias Schäfer, Tenor; Clemens Heidrich, Bass (Recorded on 30 October 2008, Annenkirche Dresden - Mitteldeutsche Heinrich-Schütz-Tage)

Sunday, 7 December 2008: 4.30 pm (German time), Concert: The Dresden Court Orchestra and the Italian Style: Works by Fasch, Vivaldi, Zelenka, Veracini, Heinichen, Georg Philipp Telemann; Kammerorchester Basel Barock, dir. Giovanni Antonini (Recording from 4 April 2003, Marienkirche Dessau)

Saturday, 6 December 2008, 4 pm (German time), Concert: "Herr Fasch geht durch die Sta(d)tt", Eine Wort- und Musikreise durch seine Zeit - Radio Play by Robert Mieth

 
     
     
  Recently released CDs:  
   
   
 
  • Works by J. F. Fasch, C. Höckh, J. G. Röllig; featuring the Chursächsische Capelle, dir. Anne Schumann; please e-mail the producers directly to purchase a copy. CD purchase price: 12,- €.
 
 
  • J. F. Fasch: Concerti; featuring Il Gardellino, dir. Shalev Ad-El, the 2008 Fasch Prize Recipient (purchase here or see www.sa-cd.net )