Arrive early for a pre-concert talk by Arts Writer Charles Donelan at 6 PM

“Smart, savvy, and with her velvety soprano shot through with steel, Julia Bullock is one of the most dramatically electrifying and vocally arresting singers on today’s operatic stages.” Musical America

“Britain’s indisputably best period instrument ensemble.” The Independent (U.K.)

Brilliant star soprano Julia Bullock is joined by 23 musicians from the famed Baroque ensemble Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE). Founded in 1986, the OAE employs period instruments to realize historically-informed performances of rare beauty. The evening’s program features showpieces by Vivaldi, Bach and Pachelbel alongside arias by Handel, Lully, Rameau and Purcell that highlight Bullock’s “deeply rich and richly deep” soprano (Los Angeles Times). Although Bullock is renowned for her performances of Baroque opera roles at such international venues as the Royal Opera House in London and the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, this special program represents the first opportunity for U.S. audiences to experience this aspect of her artistry.

Great Performances Suite Sponsors:
G.A. Fowler Family Foundation
The Shanbrom Family Foundation
Presented in association with UCSB Department of Music

Special Thanks: Classical KUSC

Related Education Event:

Julia Bullock Vocal Master Class with UCSB students
Wed, Jan 22 / 10 AM – 11:30 AM / Lehmann Hall, Music Academy of the West
FREE and open to public observation

(Ticket prices include a per ticket Lobero Facility Fee)

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