The City of Slidell will present an evening of Baroque masterpieces on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. The free performance will be conducted by Paul Mauffray, who will lead talented musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and acclaimed vocalists in a concert of concertos and solo cantatas.

“We are grateful to Maestro Mauffray and these outstanding musicians for bringing such an exceptional musical experience to Slidell,” said Mayor Bill Borchert. “This concert represents the caliber of cultural programming we strive to bring to our community. I would like to thank the musicians and vocalists for performing for our citizens.”

The program features an exceptional lineup of vocal soloists – Nicole Heinen, Michelle Lane, and Jacob Huffty – performing alongside distinguished musicians, including oboist Casey Kearney and trumpeter Alex Mayon. Michael Bauer will perform on a historic Flentrop organ from Holland and Mauffray will lead from a French double-manual harpsichord, a replica of a 1769 Parisian instrument.

The evening’s repertoire includes works by Baroque masters Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Corelli. The program opens with Handel’s Concerto Grosso in B-flat major and includes three of Bach’s most celebrated vocal works: “Bist du bei mir,” Cantata #51 “Jauchzet Gott,” and Cantata #82 “Ich habe genug.” Vivaldi’s Concerto “Alla Rustica” and Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” complete the program.

The concert is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and open seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Slidell Auditorium is located at 2056 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell.

The program is particularly suitable for high-school music students and adult audiences.