NYPhil Rehearsal of the Masters: Bach, Handel & Mozart

This dreary, rainy day was made brighter by the music of 3 of the greatest classical composers.  The performance featured J.S. Bach's Cantata #51, a portion of Handel's oratorio from Samson and Mozart's Requiem.  The conductor was Bernard Labadie, a highly regarded specialist in Baroque & Classical repertoire.  He greeted all 3 assemblies with a very warm "Good Morning" and thanked them all after each piece.  His genial camaraderie was appreciated by both orchestra & audience alike.  Labadie is one of the few conductors I have had the ability to hear clearly his orchestral critiques.  While I am a lover of all 3 composers, I am not a fan operatic music.  I would not have sought out this program but I did take advantage the rehearsal deal on this inclement day & enjoyed a little sunshine indoors while broadening my horizons.