North Idaho Philharmonia announces 'Baroque Magic'

Audiences are invited to nestle in Oct. 7 and 8 at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint for a rare opportunity to experience the complete Brandenburg Concertos by J.S. Bach in one go, presented during a magical weekend by the North Idaho Philharmonia.

Artistic director and conductor Jan Pellant returns for a second season to commence the 2022-23 performance series with a musical extravaganza.

Friday evening will begin with a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m., followed by "Baroque Magic" at 7:30 p.m., when all six Brandenburg Concertos will be showcased in this unique program.

Bach perfected these instrumental pieces, originally titled “Six Concertos for Several Instruments,” combined them as a set and sent them as an offering to Christian Ludwig, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt. These multi-movement works feature soloists, groups of soloists and a string and continuo ensemble.

The performance repeats on Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee, also at the Panida Theater. The pre-concert talk will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets on Friday and Saturday at the Panida are $15 for students and $30 for adults. Advanced purchase is preferred. Tickets are available at sandpointconservatory.org/events or at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. Tickets for each performance will also be available at the door.

At 3 p.m Oct. 9, the community is invited to the Meet the Conductor — High Tea Fundraiser in Little Carnegie Concert Hall at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. The program features vocal and instrumental duets and offers an opportunity to learn about the North Idaho Philharmonia mission. Admission is $20 and includes a variety of teas and coffee, mimosas and baked treats.