“Bach” by popular demand is Bachtoberfest: a night of beer, brats, and Bach!
Conductor: David Torns
This family-friendly, outdoor concert provides an intimate and relaxed setting to enjoy classical music. BYOB, with food available for purchase. Seating is first-come-first serve; concertgoers can pack their own picnic and enjoy the concert from the lawn as well.
PROGRAM
George Frideric Handel Solomon, HWV 67, Act III: Sinfonia
(1865-1759) “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”
Tomaso Albinoni Sinfonia, in G Major
(1671-1751)
Johann Sebastian Bach Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068
(1865-1750) “Air on the G String”
George Frideric Handel Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3
(1865-1759) “I Know that my Redeemer Liveth”
Antonio Vivaldi Gloria in D Major, RV 589
(1678-1741) “Domine deus, Rex caelestis”
Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for 4 Violins in B Minor, Op. 3 No. 10, RV 580
(1678-1741)
Antonio Vivaldi Concerto alla Rustica in G Major, RV 151
(1678-1741)
Johann Sebastian Bach Ich steh mit einem Fuss im Grabe, BWV 156
(1865-1750)
Antonio Vivaldi Concerto no. 2 in G minor, RV 315
(1678-1741) “L’estate” (Summer)
Astor Piazzola Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
(1921-1992) “L’inverno” (Winter)
SOLOIST SPOTLIGHTS
Borislava Iltcheva, violin soloist
Dr. Borislava Iltcheva is a celebrated violinist and educator, renowned for her exceptional talent and dedication to the art of music. Her journey began at the age of five, culminating in a robust academic foundation that includes a Bachelor's degree from the Bulgarian National Academy, followed by a Master's and Doctoral degrees in violin performance from Louisiana State University, and a post-doctorate from Indiana University. Throughout her studies, Dr. Iltcheva was mentored by prominent musicians such as Alexander Iltchev, Evgenia Maria Popova, Kevork Mardirossian, and Mauricio Fuks.
Currently, Dr. Iltcheva holds the esteemed position of Concertmaster for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and serves as the Around-the-World assistant to Professor Mauricio Fuks at Indiana University. In 2021, she joined the faculty at the University of Southern Mississippi as Adjunct Faculty, and in 2023, she was appointed Assistant Professor of Violin, where she nurtures both graduate and undergraduate violin students.
Dr. Iltcheva's talent has been recognized in numerous national and international competitions, including the "Closter Shöntal" International Violin Competition, the MTNA Chamber Music Competition, the LSU Deans Concerto Competition, and the "Saverio Mercadante" International Competition. As a versatile performer, she has graced stages around the globe, collaborating with orchestras such as the Louisiana Sinfonietta, Baton Rouge Symphony, Acadiana Symphony, Thessalonica Camerata, and Chengdu Symphony Orchestra. Her performances span Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States, with notable appearances at Carnegie Hall, including a sold-out concert featuring a world premiere in 2024.
An internationally sought-after teacher, Dr. Iltcheva frequently conducts masterclasses worldwide, inspiring the next generation of violinists. Her students have achieved remarkable success, winning accolades at prestigious competitions such as the Rudolpho Lipitzer International Violin Competition, the Mirecourt International Violin Competition, and the Stuttgart International Violin Competition. With masterclasses held in the United States, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Turkey, Greece, and China, Dr. Iltcheva continues to make a significant impact on the global music community.
Cara Waring, vocal soloist
Cara Waring, born and raised in Alexandria, LA, graduated with her Master’s from Louisiana State University in Vocal Performance in 2015. She has sung with Collegiate Chamber Choirs and Opera Theater Workshops. Her opera experiences include the title role in Princess Ida (Gilbert and Sullivan), Madame Pompous in Too Many Sopranos (Penhorwood), Celine in Signor Deluso (Pasatieri), Belinda in Dido and Aenaes (Purcell), and chorus roles in Trial by Jury (Gilbert and Sullivan), Merry Widow (Lehár) Faust (Gounod), and Suzanna (Floyd). She has also enjoyed participating in musicals such as Godspell (Schwartz), Kiss Me Kate (Porter), Hello Dolly (Herman), Urinetown (Hollman), and The Music Man (Willson). She’s spent
some time studying in Europe and the United States of America. Her favorite performed opera roles are Zerlina in Don Giovanni, and Despina in Cosi fan tutte. More recently, she performed in Sweeney Todd with Tulane Summer Lyric. She enjoys singing in local churches and currently resides in the New Orleans area. She is grateful for this opportunity to sing with the BRSO!