Concert: Vivaldi and the Oud in San Francisco

Peter Whelan leads a program anchored in Vivaldi’s propulsive string writing, paired with a newly commissioned concerto by Philharmonia Composer-in-Residence Tarik O’Regan. Vivaldi’s overture to L’Olimpiade and concertos from L’Estro armonico—works built on rhythm, contrast, and forward motion—helped define the Baroque concerto. O’Regan’s concerto, receiving its world premiere, features acclaimed oud soloist Joseph Tawadros and places the oud—an ancient plucked instrument central to Middle Eastern musical traditions—in a solo role more often occupied by violin or cello, set against the string orchestra.

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Program

VIVALDI Overture to L’Olimpiade
VIVALDI Concerto Op. 3, No. 5 in A major for two violins, cello and strings
TARIK O’REGAN Course: Concerto for oud, strings & percussion (WORLD PREMIERE)
VIVALDI Concerto Op. 3, No. 7 in F major for four violins, cello and strings
VIVALDI Concerto Op. 3, No. 8 in A minor for two violins and strings
VIVALDI Concerto Op. 3, No. 10 in B minor for four violins, cello and strings

Performers

Peter Whelan, conductor
Joseph Tawadros, oud