Vivaldi by Candlelight Concert: Titans of the Baroque

Experience the grandeur of the Baroque by candlelight, featuring masterpieces by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, and more. Music Director Gerald Elias returns to the Vivaldi by Candlelight stage with The Titans of the Baroque, a celebration of the composers whose works continue to define classical music centuries after they were written. Audiences will journey through masterpieces by Arcangelo Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi, Georg Philipp Telemann, Johann Sebastian Bach, and George Frideric Handel, performed in the warm glow of candlelight and brought to life by an exceptional ensemble of musicians from around the world. For the first time in the history of Vivaldi by Candlelight, this year's concert features an internationally acclaimed roster of guest artists representing five countries. Joining us are Italian-German double bassist and composer Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli, Peruvian cellist Cristhian Requejo Jiménez, Brazilian violist Gabriel Niebuhr, Italian violinist Federico Galieni, and New Zealand violinist Peter Gjelsten. Together, these remarkable musicians bring global perspectives and extraordinary artistry to Utah's original Vivaldi by Candlelight Concert. The program highlights the brilliance, innovation, and emotional depth of the Baroque masters, from Corelli's elegant Concerto Grosso in F Major and Vivaldi's haunting Al Santo Sepolcro to Bach's exhilarating Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and Handel's majestic concerto grosso. Through music that has endured for centuries, audiences will experience the enduring power of artistic excellence and cultural exchange. Join us on December 5, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of candlelight, virtuosity, and international musical collaboration. Pieces You Will Experience: • Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for Strings in C Major, RV 109 • Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 6 • Georg Philipp Telemann – Ouverture-Suite, Burlesque de Quixotte • Antonio Vivaldi – Al Santo Sepolcro, RV 130 in E-flat Major • Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major • Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for Strings in C Minor, RV 120 • George Frideric Handel – Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6 No. 11 You may have seen advertisements for commercialized candlelight concerts; however, Utah Global Diplomacy proudly presents Utah's original Vivaldi by Candlelight Concert. For more than four decades, we have used the universal language of music to build international understanding and goodwill. The enchanting glow of candlelight, combined with world-class musicianship and old-world charm, creates an experience unlike any other. This event serves as Utah Global Diplomacy's signature annual fundraiser. Every ticket purchased supports our mission of building global connections between Utah and the world through international exchange, education, and citizen diplomacy. Join us in celebrating music, culture, and international friendship while supporting programs that foster mutual respect, understanding, and peace.