Symphony No. 5 in E Minor
Romeo and Juliet
Mark Dupere, conductor

Philharmonie Austin is a period instrument orchestra that has been bringing exciting performances to Austin for over ten years, previously under the name Musica Redemptor. Under the direction of conductor Mark Dupere, the group explores repertoire ranging from early Baroque to late Romantic music and is comprised of many of the country's finest players of old instruments. Philharmonie Austin is privileged to come under the umbrella of Arts on Alexander and to enjoy its long and happy collaboration with the Redeemer Choir. Notable performances have included Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Handel's Messiah and Mendelssohn's Elijah. The orchestra has explored a vast range of instrumental works, including the complete Orchestral Suites and Brandenburg Concertos of Bach, Rameau's Dardanus Suite, Handel's Water Music, Mendelssohn String Symphonies, and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Fourth Piano Concerto. Drawing on the wealth of research and knowledge into performance practice of each period, the group seeks to bring its audience performances that enliven the soul as it strives to get to the heart of the composer's intentions and communicate this to a new generation.