German cantatas presented by Opera Piccola in Almeria

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. In this article some insights into the Opera Piccola this November in Almería and about the city and its surroundings.

During the time of Johan Sebastian Bach, Telemann and Händel were considered as the most important living composers, Telemann in particular, he has been of great influence through his works, among which are four complete annual cycles of cantatas.

The extensive production of Telemann consists of about a thousand pieces. The secular cantatas of Bach were called dramma per music, sometimes he also used parts of the same music to elaborate sacred texts. Among his best works we can cite "The Coffee Cantata" a clear example of the light music of Bach.

When Händel got appointed master of the chapel of Hanover he asked for a license to travel to London, an occasion on which he got introduced to Queen Anne. Immediately they ordered him to compose an opera, Rinaldo , which was completed in just 14 days and presented on stage in 1711. Once he had returned to Hannover he decided to write his concerts for oboe, lieder, flute sonatas and German cantatas with the poems of Brakes.

The cantatas and music to be sung is one of the most important genres of sacred German Baroque. On this occasion the Opera Piccola will offer works of the three greatest exponents Telemann, J.S. Bach and Händel.

At the Teatro Rafael Alberti   you can enjoy the German Cantatas from the Opera Piccola. The opera Piccola offers a fantastic range of cantatas.

The lyrical recital will be presented by the soprano Patricia Paz, Guillermo Martón playing the viola da gamba, Ana López Suero the flute, and Jordan Fumadó the harpsichord.

Do not miss this performance with the great works by Telemann, Bach and Händel.

Date: November 4
Location: Teatro Rafael Alberti de Huercal-Overa.
Tickets: 4 and 6 euros (ticketmaster)
Time: 20:30 to 22:00.

Further, the city of Almeria offers of course a lot more to the visitor: there is beautiful nature to enjoy at the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, an excellent place for a relaxed holiday, to enjoy the sea life, nature, beaches and – of course - fresh fish cuisine.

You can conveniently rent your car directly upon arrival at AurigaCrown´s office at Almería airport. With your rental car you can easily get to all different sights and towns. For more information on rental cars, fleet and prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.