{"id":51915,"date":"2015-12-18T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-18T18:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nybg.org\/plant-talk\/?p=51915"},"modified":"2015-12-18T13:40:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-18T18:40:00","slug":"this-weekend-bach-vivaldi-handel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2015\/12\/garden-programming\/this-weekend-bach-vivaldi-handel\/","title":{"rendered":"This Weekend: Bach, Vivaldi, Handel"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The<\/a>As we celebrate the peak of the holiday season at the Garden, we thought it appropriate to ring in the winter solstice (it’s actually Tuesday, December 22, but who’s counting?) with a weekend performance suited to the nostalgic sights and sounds of the season. And what better group to fit the bill than an ensemble of cellos, violins, and flutes?<\/p>\n

This Sunday, December 20, sit for a performance of selections by Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel during the last of Le Train Bleu’s 2015 Winter Harmonies concerts. With Ransom Wilson at the helm, you can be sure of a rousing take on these classic compositions. And it’s not just for adults, either\u2014the ensemble set aside time for a kid-friendly performance at 2 p.m. that features introductions to each of the instruments being played. At 4 p.m., they’ll return with a concert geared toward adults. Learn more here<\/a>, and don’t forget to grab these special tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Holiday Train Show<\/a><\/em> continues throughout the month and into January, and because it’s late December, we’ll be open this coming Monday to accommodate everyone who’s out and about during this beautiful time of year. As a reminder to everyone out there who’s planning on joining us for Bar Car Nights, our events for this weekend\u2014December 18 and 19 respectively\u2014are both<\/em> sold out as of today, so don’t sleep too long on tickets to upcoming nights!<\/p>\n

It’s going to be a musical spectacle of a weekend, of that much I’m more than sure. See everything that’s happening below.
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Saturday, December 19<\/h2>\n\"The<\/a>\n

Roaming Holiday Guides\u201310 a.m.-4 p.m. <\/strong>
\nIn the Conservatory <\/em>
\nLearn more about the exhibition and model trains from our knowledgeable guides who will show up-close samples of the plant parts used to make buildings, reveal behind-the-scenes images of the show\u2019s installation, and share other special insights.<\/p>\n

Bird Walk\u201311 a.m. <\/strong>
\nMeet by the Reflecting Pool <\/em>
\nThe diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year. Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with an expert to learn about bird-friendly habitats, migrating species, and birds that make a permanent home at the Garden.<\/p>\n

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour with ASL interpreter\u201312:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool <\/em>
\nEmbark on an invigorating 45-minute walk to view the Garden\u2019s stately conifer collection and old growth forest in the beauty of winter. Even in cold weather there\u2019s plenty of interest in our gardens and collections.<\/p>\n

Holiday A Cappella\u20131:30 & 3:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nPart of the Holiday Train Show<\/em>
\n In the Leon Levy Visitor Center <\/em>
\nCelebrate the holiday spirit with a cappella musicians singing your favorite carols.<\/p>\n

Holiday Film Screenings\u20133:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nPart of the Holiday Train Show <\/em>
\nIn Ross Hall <\/em>
\nCap off your Holiday Train Show visit with a trip to the movies. Enjoy some of the most cherished holiday film classics as they were meant to be seen\u2014on the big screen. And it’s included in the price of your Garden admission!<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s Feature<\/strong>: A Christmas Story<\/em> (PG, 93 minutes)<\/p>\n

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Sunday, December 20<\/h2>\n\"The<\/a>\n

Plants of the Winter Solstice Tour\u201312:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em>
\nMany cultures throughout history have celebrated the Sun on the Winter Solstice, often including plants in their festivities. Echoes from a number of these celebrations have come down to us today in our holiday traditions. Join us as we explore timely Solstice traditions and plant folklore.<\/p>\n

Holiday A Cappella\u20131:30 & 3:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nPart of the Holiday Train Show <\/em>
\nIn the Leon Levy Visitor Center <\/em>
\nCelebrate the holiday spirit with a cappella musicians singing your favorite carols.<\/p>\n

Winter Harmonies Concert Series\u20132 p.m. & 4 p.m. <\/strong>
\nIn Ross Hall <\/em>
\nJoin us for a special concert series this winter performed by the dynamic young ensemble, Le Train Bleu<\/a>, with renowned flutist Ransom Wilson<\/a> as its music director. These widely accessible yet sophisticated programs with leading artists provide a warm respite from the winter cold, and lovely musical interludes during your visit to the Garden and the Holiday Train Show\u00ae<\/em><\/a>. These concerts are a perfect way to celebrate the season with the glorious music of Bach\u2019s Brandenburg Concertos (# 4 and # 5), Vivaldi\u2019s popular \u201cWinter\u201d, and other holiday classics. Intimate post-performance conversations with the artists, moderated by series curator, composer Laura Kaminsky<\/a>, allow for unique insights into the music and the music-making process. New this year, Families can enjoy a special concert just for kids, offering a chance to learn about the different instruments that make their unique sounds.\u00a0Special Tickets Required: Non-Member Adult: $35 \/ Child: $23 (also includes All-Garden Pass admission to the Holiday Train Show, a $30\/$18 value) Member Adult: $15 \/ Child: $10<\/p>\n

About Le Train Bleu<\/strong>: A unique musical collective formed by conductor and flutist Ransom Wilson, with a mission to explore new and interesting music. The musicians are among the most exciting young players in New York, and are chosen for their brilliance as well as their expressive qualities.<\/p>\n

Family Program (2 p.m.) <\/strong>
\nVivaldi: “Winter” from the Four Seasons <\/em><\/p>\n

General Program (4 p.m.) <\/strong>
\nHandel’s Flute Sonata in F Major, HWV 369 <\/em>
\nVivaldi’s Winter <\/em>
\nBach’s Brandenburg No. 4 <\/em><\/p>\n

Landmarks Tour\u20132:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool<\/em>
\nA fascinating overview of the Garden\u2019s history and its importance as a vital NYC cultural destination since 1891. With an expert guide, explore the Allee, the Fountain of Life, and the Library. Then stroll along the Poetry Walk ending at the beloved Holiday Train Show\u00ae The tour concludes at the Garden\u2019s \u201cmust-see\u201d destination\u2026the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.<\/p>\n

Monday, December 21<\/h2>\n\"The<\/a>\n

Thain Family Forest Tour\u201312:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool in the Leon Levy Visitor Center <\/em>
\nExperience the beauty of the Garden’s 50-acre Thain Family Forest on this one-hour walking tour with an expertly trained Guide. You’ll learn facts about the trees, history, geology, and ecology of this original, uncut woodland.<\/p>\n

Garden Highlights Tour\u20132:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center <\/em>
\nSights and scents flourish across the 250 acres of the Botanical Garden. Join a Garden Guide for a walking tour featuring highlights of the gardens and plant collections.<\/p>\n

Holiday A Cappella\u20131:30 & 3:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nPart of the Holiday Train Show<\/em>
\n In the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em>
\nCelebrate the holiday spirit with a cappella musicians singing your favorite carols.<\/p>\n

Holiday Film Screenings\u20133:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nPart of the Holiday Train Show <\/em>
\nIn Ross Hall <\/em>
\nCap off your Holiday Train Show visit with a trip to the movies. Enjoy some of the most cherished holiday film classics as they were meant to be seen\u2014on the big screen. Included in the price of your Garden admission.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s Feature<\/strong>: A Christmas Carol<\/em> (1951, PG, 84 minutes)<\/p>\n

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Children’s Programs<\/h2>\n

Evergreen Express, Saturday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sundays & Monday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. <\/strong>
\nIn the Everett Children\u2019s Adventure Garden <\/em>
\nHop aboard the Evergreen Express for lively activities in the Everett Children\u2019s Adventure Garden<\/a>, where each station stop offers something new to create or explore! Step into Discovery Center Depot to explore plant parts from assorted evergreens, as well as make herbarium pressings of a conifer specimen and craft a miniature scented sachet to take home. Create a train puppet inspired by master puppeteer Ralph Lee and join a musical marching parade (weekends and school holidays). Enjoy the wonders of winter as you explore the trails of the Adventure Garden on a hike in search of beautiful evergreen trees and shrubs, play on our kid-sized train engine, and put on a puppet show in the Woodland Theater.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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