Our MAPC début features a spirited celebration of the “trio” sonata of two violins, cello, and harpsichord. This joyful program showcases the unique dynamism of the Baroque through the eloquent melodies of Handel, the complex counterpoint of Bach, and the harmonic richness of Corelli, alongside a newly-commissioned trio sonata by Karl Hinze.

Vim & Vigor

Madison Avenue Presbyterian

EPSG:4326

MainStage 1: New Beginnings

St Mark's Episcopal Church

First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, San Francisco

Treat yourself to a fabulous and intimate baroque performance by Le Consort, the Paris-based preeminent ensemble. Le Consort is co-directed by violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte who is recognized globally as one of the foremost baroque violinists, the virtuosic harpsichordist Justin Taylor, and Baroque violinist Sophie de Bardonnèche; and joined by cellist Hanna Salzenstein. These four accomplished musicians, all under the age of 30, approach the chamber baroque repertoire with fervent dedication, genuine sincerity, and a touch of modernity. Their collective mission is to unite compelling musical personalities in the pursuit of chamber music from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Le Consort

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Michala Petri is one of Denmark's most recognized soloists, and her talent on the recorder is legendary. Since her debut as a mere 11-year-old in Tivoli's Concert Hall in 1969, with her virtuosity and passion for the recorder, she has conquered the world's music stages and left her mark on the world of classical music for over 50 years. Now she dives once again into her absolute specialty: the magical universe of the Baroque. She lets the audience be seduced with lovely music by Vivaldi, as well as Bach's double concerto, originally written for violin and oboe, but tonight with Michala Petri's recorder as the main focus.

Michala Petri plays baroque

Schleswig Cathedral

The Church of the Brethren

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Handel & Haydn Society at the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM. This prestigious event will take place at the iconic Naumburg Bandshell, a symbol of New York's rich musical heritage.

Under the artistic direction of Jonathan Cohen, with Aisslinn Nosky as the director and violinist, the concert promises an unforgettable experience. The evening will feature the exceptional talents of Joélle Harvey (soprano), Ian Watson (organ), and Debra Nagy (oboe), bringing to life a selection of baroque masterpieces.

The program includes Arcangelo Corelli's Concerto grosso in D major, Op. 6 No. 1, a series of movements that showcase the depth and complexity of baroque music. George Frideric Handel's contributions include arias from "Guilio Cesare" and "Semele," as well as the Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295, all highlighting the vocal prowess of Joélle Harvey. The concert will also feature Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060R, a testament to the intricate interplay between violin and oboe.

An intermission will provide a moment of pause before the continuation of this musical journey, culminating in Handel's "Silete venti," HWV 242, a work that promises to leave the audience in awe with its symphonic and vocal beauty.

This performance by the Handel & Haydn Society, a group with a storied history in our concert series since June 2022, is made possible through the generous support of the Bernhill Fund. It marks a continuation of the society's tradition of excellence in performance, bringing classical music to the heart of New York.

For more information on the Handel & Haydn Society, including program notes, soloist bios, and details on future events, please visit our website. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of baroque music under the stars at the Naumburg Bandshell.

Handel & Haydn Society

Central Park

Soloists from the Festival Orchestra will bring out the southern sun to banish the northern fog through the influence of Italian Baroque composers. Come for J.C. (“The London”) Bach’s Sinfonia Concertante for violin and cello, and concerti grossi by Corelli, Geminiani (arranging Corelli) and Avison (arranging Scarlatti), and stay for Handel’s delightful chamber organ concerto “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale” and more—performed by the Festival Orchestra led by Elizabeth Blumenstock.

London Fog, Italian Sunshine

St. Mark Presbyterian Church

Join us for a mesmerizing evening of classical music as "The 24 Violins Cross the Alps" takes the stage on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 5pm. This extraordinary concert will be held at the prestigious Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church, located at 1144 Park Avenue, nestled between 91st and 92nd Street. 

Last season, our largest ensemble of string musicians recreated the official string band of France’s court at Versailles. This year, for our 2023/24 finale, we are thrilled to reunite this incredible orchestra in a new program that celebrates the profound influence of Lully’s 24 Violons du Roy on German and Italian music. The evening will feature works by Muffat and Corelli, transporting the audience through a musical journey that bridges countries and centuries.

The program includes selections from Jean-Baptiste Lully’s masterpieces such as "Atys," "Le bourgeois gentilhomme," and "Les plaisirs de l’île enchantée," among others. Arcangelo Corelli’s "Concerto grosso in D major" and "Trio Sonata in E major" will showcase the Italian genius's contribution to the baroque era. Georg Muffat’s "Armonico tributo" will further enrich the evening with its harmonious blend of French, Italian, and German styles.

Our ensemble for the evening comprises a talented group of musicians playing Dessus de Violons, Hautes-contres, Tailles, Quintes, Violoncelles, Violes de gambe, Basses de violon, and Basse continue, along with Percussions, Théorbe, and Clavecin. This diverse array of instruments promises an authentic and immersive baroque experience.

Tickets are available for purchase now. We also offer free student tickets and community comp tickets to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent performance. Please email music@sebastians.org with your proof of student status to reserve a ticket or to inquire about community comp tickets.

For your safety and comfort, we are currently mask-optional for audiences and will not be checking vaccine cards. However, we reserve the right to adjust our health and safety policies as needed and will communicate any changes in advance.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening where history, music, and talent converge. Buy your tickets today and let "The 24 Violins Cross the Alps" transport you to another era.

The 24 Violins Cross the Alps

The Brick Presbyterian Church

Conductor and violinist Dmitry Sinkovksy, known for “flourishes that may make your jaw drop,” (The Times, London), leads Baroque showpieces including music from Handel’s Messiah and works by Italian masters. Jumping ahead, Stravinsky finds inspiration in 18th century styles, creating the soundtrack to a hilarious ballet about love, love, and more love.

Vivaldi & Stravinsky

Kirk in the Hills

Our Lady Star of the Sea

First United Methodist Church

The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

**Harmony Without Borders: A Unique Recital Experience**

Join us for an evening of exquisite music at the "Harmony Without Borders" concert on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 5pm. This special event will take place in the breathtaking setting of The Chapel of Brick Presbyterian Church, located at 1144 Park Avenue, nestled between 91st and 92nd Street. 

This uniquely conceived recital promises an unforgettable experience as it interweaves the keyboard music of Jean-Philippe Rameau with the violin sonatas of Arcangelo Corelli. This performance continues the rich conversation between Italian and French baroque styles, set against the stunning backdrop of stained glass within Brick Chapel. 

**Performers and Program:**
- **Daniel Lee** on violin and **Jeffrey Grossman** on harpsichord will lead the evening with an approximate concert length of 80 minutes, without intermission.
- The music program will feature Rameau's pieces such as "Les niais de Sologne," "La Triomphante," and "Les Cyclopes," alongside Corelli's violin sonatas from op. 5.

**Ticket Information:**
- Students of any age can attend for free, subject to availability. Please email music@sebastians.org with proof of student status to reserve a ticket.
- Community comp tickets are available for those who cannot afford a ticket but wish to attend. Email music@sebastians.org to request one.
- General and digital tickets are available for purchase, with digital access provided 2-4 weeks after the performance.

**Health & Safety:**
- The safety of performers, staff, and audience is paramount. The event is currently mask-optional for audiences, and no vaccine cards will be checked. However, mask requirements may be updated based on local conditions.
- Attendees accept the risks associated with attending live musical events and release the Sebastians legally from any claims based on attendance.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a harmonious blend of Italian and French baroque music in a setting as captivating as the compositions themselves. Reserve your spot for "Harmony Without Borders" and let the music transport you to another era.

Harmony Without Borders

Formed in Paris in 2015, Le Consort is dedicated to Baroque music and the genre of the trio sonata. The ensemble focuses on interpreting music with enthusiasm, sincerity, and modernity. Made up of two violins, a cello, a harpsichord, and featuring rising Baroque star Théotime Langlois de Swarte, Le Consort is considered “one of the major players on the French baroque scene” (Diapason).

Beall Concert Hall

Artistic Partner Richard Egarr “pulls out all the stops” (literally!) in these neighborhood concerts featuring several delightful Baroque organ concertos by George Frideric Handel, which were originally premiered during intermissions of his operas and oratorios in London and highlighted the composer’s virtuosity at the keyboard. Egarr also leads the orchestra in several concerti grossi by Arcangelo Corelli, whose energetic showpieces inspired composers like Handel to write their own collections.

Richard Egarr Plays Handel and Corelli

Wooddale Church

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

Saint Paul's United Church of Christ

Historical Performance faculty member at Juilliard, John Thiessen, presents a master class on Baroque Trumpet.

John Thiessen, Baroque Trumpet

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Join us as the BPO is honored to host the GBYSO in the Mary Seaton Room for a Community Spotlight pre-concert performance.

GBYSO Winter Concert

Mary Seaton Room

The San Marco Chamber Music Society presents a concert of baroque music, featuring a small baroque orchestra with oboe, flute, and string soloists.

SMCMS Goes for Baroque

St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church

This leading baroque ensemble of four young musicians from Paris brings a delightful program showing the immense expressive range and creativity of Bach, Vivaldi, Corelli, Purcell, Rameau, and others. You will also hear two magnificent settings of “Follia” — the era’s most recognizable melody, and one which still resonates today.

Logan Center

A glorious programme of festive classics includes a sublime selection of carols performed by the angelic voices of the chapel choristers as well as Carols for all.

Christmas with King's College Choir

Barbican Centre

Holiday Brass Quintet & Strings

University Center Theatre

Usher in the holiday season with the glittering opulence of the Baroque era, as Daniel Hope and New Century are joined by French trumpeter Lucienne Renaudin Vary for a vibrant Christmas program whose charms are more than ornamental. Festive favorites like Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and J.S. Bach’s third Brandenburg Concerto mingle with rare gems like Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto, creating a blizzard of music that delivers audiences to the hushed, wintry soundscape of Copland’s Quiet City. Hope and Vary close out the program with a medley of popular holiday tunes certain to bring glad tidings and good cheer.

Christmas Ornaments

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

Christmas Baroque

Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg

Join us for a captivating evening of music with the CityMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra's "Christmas, Beethoven, & Mambo" concert. This special event is scheduled for Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the St. Noel Catholic Church, located at 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094, United States.

The program promises an enchanting mix of classical and festive pieces, featuring Arcangelo Corelli's Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, known as the Christmas Concerto, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495. Adding a unique twist to the evening, the orchestra will perform a Rondo alla Mambo, arranged by Joshua Davis & Yuniet Lombida, based on Mozart's work. The concert will also include Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60, showcasing the orchestra's versatility and talent.

Under the baton of conductor Stefan Willich, with Hans Clebsch on the French horn, this event is set to be a memorable experience for all attendees. Parking is available in the church lot off Chardon Road, ensuring easy access for all guests.

Don't miss this exquisite blend of Christmas spirit, classical mastery, and mambo rhythms. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable musical journey!

“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo

Fairmount Presbyterian Church 

St Stanislaus Church

Lakewood Congregational Church

St Noel Church

Get ready to experience the magic of the season with our “Christmas Concerto” featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Joanna Porackova. We prepared for you a program full of season delights, including the Concerto grosso Op. 6 No. 8 – Christmas Concerto by Arcangelo Corelli, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, Il Tramonto (The Sunset) a rarely performed masterpiece written by Ottorino Respighi, and – to crown the evening – the Serenade No. 3 by Robert Fuchs, which will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression with its cunning use of folk melodies from Central Europe.

Christmas Concerto

Christ Church

The Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra chamber players and Maestro Michael Nowak welcome one and all to a celebration of Baroque composers, a holiday season tradition for the Philharmonic. The program features the orchestral music of Johann Sebastian Bach, the icon of the Baroque style and progenitor of the symphonic art music tradition, along with his compatriot in the Germanic style, George Frederic Handel. The influential Italian composers Antonio Vivaldi and Archangelo Corelli will share the stage with Bach and Handel, highlighting the harmonic inventiveness and melodic genius on display in the Italian concerto grosso. Members of the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra will display their skill in the intricate solo parts and rousing ensemble work, all under the careful baton of Maestro Michael Nowak.

Baroque Masters

The First United Methodist Church

Fans of Baroque music need look no further — join us for a concert that showcases SPCO members both as soloists and as stellar chamber musicians! Following Arcangelo Corelli’s titular Concerto Grosso, a full-bodied work that is both mournful and energetic, SPCO trumpeter Lynn Erickson will play a dazzling Baroque concerto. Works by Georg Philipp Telemann and Antonio Vivaldi provide unique instrumentations that highlight the musical diversity of the SPCO, while Philip Glass’ Echorus for Two Violins and Strings brings a minimalist sensibility — an ethereal heartbeat through the light pulse of SPCO musicians in unison.


Corelli’s Christmas Concerto

Capri Theater

Temple Israel

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Hear Bach’s Sixth Brandenburg Concerto featuring the warm rich sounds of the lower strings with incredible soloists from the Orchestra: Christopher Lowry and Zak Enikeev on viola and Warren Samples on cello. In addition, you’ll hear the return of the beautiful sounds of holiday music scored for brass ensemble

Bach’s Brandenburg 6 & Holiday Brass

Avon Theater

A season celebrating our momentous 15th Anniversary Season would be incomplete without the resplendent melodies of our fan-favorite, Winter Baroque. In a harmonious collaboration for Jan Zelenka's Gloria, we are thrilled to welcome the ethereal voices of the Clarksville Children's Choir, adding an angelic touch that will elevate the performance to celestial heights. Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical splendor, where time-honored masterpieces intertwine with the celestial serenade of young voices.


Winter Baroque

Madison Street United Methodist Church

Juilliard415 | Invention of the Orchestra

Lincoln Center

Praised for “ravishing, exhilarating, and uniquely beautiful” (BBC Music Magazine) performances, the French ensemble Le Consort likens itself to an early-music version of a string quartet—a close-knit group of four young musicians celebrated for bringing fresh vitality to Baroque chamber repertoire. Co-directed by harpsichordist Justin Taylor and rising star violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, Le Consort claimed both first prize and the audience prize at the 2017 Loire Valley International Early Music Competition, chaired by William Christie. Langlois de Swarte has entered the limelight as an exciting new voice on Baroque violin, captivating audiences with his seemingly effortless blend of control and abandon. The program is a whirlwind tour through Italy, England, Germany, and France, featuring two magnificent settings of La Follia—arguably the period’s most recognizable and enduring melody.

First Congregational Church

Don’t miss our second concert of the season, Joy at Grace, with Maestro George Stelluto and featured artists Adriana Ransom, cello; Andrew Port, oboe; Sarah Carrillo, trumpet; and David Nakazono, trumpet. This concert features pieces by Arcangelo Corelli, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Tomaso Albinoni, and George Frideric Handel.

Joy at Grace Concert

Grace Presbyterian Church

LARQ in Concert

California State University, San Bernardino

Journey back to the 18th century as we travel from the London of Henry Purcell to the Rome of Arcangelo Corelli and indulge in the glamorous spirit of the era’s music. Our guides—young virtuoso baroque violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte and harpsichordist Justin Taylor, colleagues in famed ensemble Le Consort—will treat us to forgotten gems they have unearthed from old libraries, transcriptions of the most popular opera arias from the period, and masterpieces that continue to resonate to this day. In the spirit of musical performances of the time, you will sit onstage alongside the duo as they spin the magic that has garnered international critical acclaim—including the prestigious Diapason d’Or in 2019.

Théotime Langlois de Swarte, Violin Justin Taylor, Harpsichord

Alexander Hall

Nosky's Baroque Band

The Stanford Baroque Soloists' spring concert, French Overtures — Ouvertures à la française, is directed by Anthony Martin and features music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, George Frederic Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, and more!

Stanford Baroque Soloists: French Overtures — Ouvertures à la française

Stanford University

The Academy join American Cellist Gary Hoffman on a tour of the USA. Making his musical debut at the Wigmore Hall in London at the age of fifteen, quickly followed by New York, Gary became the youngest faculty appointee in the history of the Indiana University School of Music at the age of twenty-two. After winning the Premier Grand Prix of the Rostropovich International Competition in Paris in 1986, he embarked on an international career, appearing with the world’s most noted orchestras, in major recital and chamber music series and at prestigious festivals.

Gary Hoffman USA

Queens University of Charlotte

Gaillard Center

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

University of Iowa

Newberry Opera House

Midwest Trust Center

Washington University in St. Louis

Fifth Annual Holiday Baroque: The London Handel Players celebrate the holiday season with Scarlatti’s Christmas Cantata, music from Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio plus works by Vivaldi, Corelli, and more.

London Handel Players

Christ Church Grosse Pointe

The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived. Experience music’s most inspiring message of faith. Donato Cabrera conducts the “Messiah” of the season as Las Vegas’s favorite holiday musical tradition returns featuring the Las Vegas Master Singers and four soloists. Rejoice greatly!

Handel’s Messiah

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Baroque Jubilee

First United Methodist Churc of Santa Maria

Applauded by the Calgary Herald as “…talented, sensitive…brilliant,” Jiji is an adventurous artist on both acoustic and electric guitar, playing an extensive range of music from traditional and contemporary classical music to free improvisation.  Her impeccable musicianship combined with compelling stage presence and fascinating repertoire earned the Korean guitarist First Prize at the 2016 Concert Artists Guild International Competition.

JiJi,Guitar & Danbi Um,Violin

Bethel United Methodist Church

“Bach” by popular demand is the Sixth Annual Bachtoberfest! 

The Baton Rouge Symphony kicks off the 2022-2023 Lamar Family Chamber Series with a night of beer, brats, and Bach.

Chamber Series - Bachtoberfest 2022

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Concertmaster Peter Hanson presents an evening of intimate musical conversations, including six Baroque favorites featuring multiple soloists ending with Pachelbel’s famous Canon in D.  “Think of this program as an evening of brilliant soloists trading melodic ideas in an extended dialogue,” said Peter Hanson.  The centerpiece of the program is Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Two Violins, performed by Peter Hanson and Cynthia Roberts, principal 2nd violin and one of America’s leading period instrument violinists. The “Bach Double” features a second movement that ranks as some of the composer’s most beautiful instrumental music.  Pachelbel’s Canon is joyful and mesmerizing. The piece presents three solo violins and continuo repeating the same bass line 28 times while the three solo violins perform a canon (or round) on top. The work’s harmonic progression has been used by countless pop stars, making Pachelbel’s piece one of the most influential to modern times from the Baroque era.  Other featured soloists with Peter Hanson include violinists Edwin Huizinga and Johanna Novom and principal oboist Gonzalo X. Ruiz.

Double Concertos

Sunset Center Theater

The ACO returns to the historic Harlem Parish, the stunning location of its fall ’20 filmed production of The Chaconne Project. Now we assemble the same performers to Revisit that experience in this lively program of Baroque repertoire with a focus on the chaconne—a musical genre that evolved from the bawdiness of 16th-century Spanish street dances to the refinement of Bach’s Chaconne for Solo Violin. In the splendid acoustics of Harlem Parish, we showcase ten vibrant chaconnes that use various combinations of strings, plucked instruments, harpsichord, voice and percussion. Acclaimed Mexican lyric soprano Guadalupe Peraza dazzles with her “mellow, conversational” mezzo (Opera News) and emotional delivery, complemented by dance and hand percussion.

Revisit - The Chaconne Project, a Salon Concert

Harlem Parish

Valencia Baryton Project

Ann E. Pitzer Center

Listen to the magic of the string orchestra in this program led by Concertmaster <strong>Margaret Batjer</strong>, which highlights quintessential works from each classical music period spanning from the Baroque era to the 20th century.

Strings for the Ages

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

The Baroque masters bring you comfort and joy this holiday season! Celebrate with your Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera at the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center.  On Friday, December 3rd, violin soloist Margaret Batjer starts and ends the night with concertos by Bach, including the iconic Fourth Brandenburg Concerto. Plus, Haydn’s Symphony No. 8, “Le Soir”, and for the holidays, Corelli’s exquisite Christmas Concerto. You’ll enjoy a festive and musical night that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!  This magical Baroque line-up will ring in the Christmas cheer at the SAFE PAC. Tickets start at just $25 – order yours below today!

A Baroque Christmas

Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with Le Consort on Sunday, October 13th, at 3:30 pm, hosted at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, located at 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106. This remarkable ensemble, celebrated for their ravishing, exhilarating, and uniquely beautiful performances, will take you on a musical journey from Naples to London, featuring works by illustrious composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, and Antonio Vivaldi, among others.

Founded in 2017 and quickly rising to acclaim by winning both First Prize and the Audience Prize at the Loire Valley International Early Music Competition, Le Consort specializes in illuminating the compelling musical personalities of the 17th and 18th centuries. Their mission is to showcase the rich dialogue between two violins and the basso continuo, revealing a wealth of contrasts in vocality, sensuality, and virtuosity. Through their performances, they bring the quintessence of the Baroque to life with a personal, dynamic, and colorful language.

The program promises a captivating exploration of Baroque music, with pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, John Eccles, Nicola Matteis, Mrs. Philharmonica, Henry Purcell, Francesco Maria Veracini, and Antonio Vivaldi. This event is a must-attend for lovers of early music and those looking to experience the depth and beauty of chamber music from the Baroque period.

Tickets are available for order now. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Le Consort in the beautiful setting of Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Join us for an afternoon of exquisite music that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.

California Institute of Technology

“One of the finest baroque conductors of his generation” (London Independent), Nic McGegan conducts the best of the Baroque with Bach’s Brandenburgs, Handel’s Water Music and Vivaldi Concertos.

Ambassador Auditorium

Audience members will hear selections from all three parts of Messiah,
including stunning solos, dynamic arias, and monumental choruses. Selections
include "Ev’ry valley shall be exalted," "The trumpet shall sound," and the
unforgettable Hallelujah chorus – all part of Birmingham’s grandest Messiah.

Handel's Messiah

Anne Akiko Meyers is one of the world’s most esteemed violinists, celebrated for her expressive depth and technical prowess. She has collaborated with today’s most important composers, conductors, and orchestras, creating a remarkable collection of new violin repertoire for future generations, including Arturo Márquez’s Fandango, a violin concerto written for her in 2021, which received a 2024 Grammy® Award nomination for her recording with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Ms. Meyers’ CAMA recital debut program will include a premiere of Philip Glass’s New Chaconne, as well as Márquez’s Danzón No.2 in a new arrangement by the composer. Anne Akiko Meyers will play the exquisite 1741 “ex-Vieuxtemps” Guarneri del Gesù, considered by many to be the finest sounding violin in existence for its powerfully luxuriant sound and mint state of preservation. Joining Anne Akiko Meyers is Italian pianist Fabio Bidini, a distinguished faculty member at the Colburn School in Los Angeles.

Anne Akiko Meyers

Lobero Theatre

Bach heralds the holidays. The Orchestral Suite No. 3 gleams with the sound of trumpets and drums, while the Sinfonia from Christmas Oratorio captures a quiet pastoral beauty. Two SLSO musicians take center stage for concertos: Alejandro Valdepeñas on viola and Ann Choomack on piccolo. Start your December with Baroque splendor in the warmth of Washington University’s distinctive Art Deco building.

### Event Description: BSO: Baroque Christmas with McGegan

#### Date and Time:
- **Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM**

#### Location:
- **The Music Center at Strathmore**

#### Event Overview:
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a magical evening of Baroque music, conducted by the renowned Nicholas McGegan. This festive concert, titled "Baroque Christmas with McGegan," features a selection of timeless pieces that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.

#### Performers:
- **Nicholas McGegan**, Conductor
- **Sherezade Panthaki**, Soprano
- **Diana Moore**, Mezzo-soprano
- **Thomas Cooley**, Tenor
- **Enrico Lagasca**, Bass
- **Handel Choir of Baltimore**

#### Program:
- **BACH**: Cantata No. 1 from Christmas Oratorio
- **BACH**: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048
- **CORELLI**: Concerto grosso, Op. 6, No. 8, G minor (Christmas Concerto)
- **VIVALDI**: Gloria, RV 589

#### Highlights:
Nicholas McGegan, a titan in early music interpretation, will lead the BSO and a team of all-star vocalists through Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, followed by one of the composer’s most beloved orchestral works. Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, written for Christmas Eve, captures the wonder and quiet splendor of the night before Christmas. The evening concludes with Vivaldi’s Gloria, a hymn that brings the vocalists back to deliver some of Baroque music’s most iconic and inspired melodies.

#### Additional Information:
- **Tickets**: Available for purchase on the BSO website.
- **Note**: This event is not presented by Strathmore.

#### Plan Your Visit:
For more information on planning your visit, including directions, parking, and dining options, please refer to the Strathmore website.

Celebrate the holiday season with an enchanting evening of Baroque masterpieces, brought to life by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Nicholas McGegan.

Baroque Christmas with McGegan

The Music Center at Strathmore

Nicholas McGegan, a titan in the field of early music interpretation, guides the BSO and a team of all-star vocalists through Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, followed by one of the composer’s most beloved orchestral works. Corelli’s concerto, written for Christmas Eve, contemplates the wonder and quiet splendor of the night before, while Vivaldi’s setting of the hymn, “Gloria in excelsis Deo,” welcomes the vocalists back to deliver some of Baroque music’s most iconic and inspired melodies. 

Spirit of the Season: Bach, Corelli, and Vivaldi

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the holiday season with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's (QCSO) Masterworks III: Season of Miracles. This captivating concert is set to take place on December 8 at 2:00 pm CST, at the prestigious Bartlett Performing Arts Center, located at 3600 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL, 61265, United States.

Under the baton of the esteemed Mark Russell Smith, with the talented Naha Greenholtz on violin, the QCSO will perform a selection of works that celebrate the beauty of winter and the spirit of miraculous moments. The program includes Franz Joseph Haydn's Symphony No.30 in C major "Alleluja" and Symphony No.96 in D major "The Miracle", Arcangelo Corelli's Christmas Concerto, Antonio Vivaldi's Winter from The Four Seasons, Astor Piazzolla's Winter from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, and Ottorino Respighi's Trittico Botticelliano.

Tickets for this magical event are currently available through Subscription Only, with single tickets going on sale May 15, 2024, at 9:00 am. Attendees can save between 10-25% by opting for a Pick-3 or Full Masterworks Subscription.

Enhance your concert experience by joining QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith for "Inside the Music" on the Thursday evening preceding the concert for an exploration of the Masterworks programs. Admission is free, with a cash bar available. Additionally, concert-goers are invited to attend pre-concert conversations one hour prior to the performance to learn more about the works being performed. These sessions are sponsored by Chris Connolly, Wells Fargo Advisors.

Following the Saturday Masterworks Performances, attendees are also invited to the Afterglow event in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk to mingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith, guest artists, and members of the QCSO. Admission is free, with a cash bar available.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the season of miracles with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. Mark your calendars and subscribe today for an unforgettable musical experience.

Masterworks III: Season of Miracles

Adler Theatre

Moline High School

Orchestra Pro Anima’s twice-yearly concerts at Christ Church continue to be popular. There are clear references to Christmas in this concert: in Corelli’s most famous work, his colourful and perennially loved ‘Christmas Concerto’; in a most tranquil interlude in Handel’s Messiah; and in an orchestral version of the timeless Christmas carol ‘O Holy Night’.

Concert Given By Orchestra Pro Anima With A Christmas Flavour

The Courtyard Hereford

This festive event will bring joy to all ages. Corelli’s Concerto Grosso in G Minor (“Christmas Concerto”) concludes with a musical image of shepherds rejoicing, capturing the joy of the season also reflected in Pergolesi’s uplifting setting of the Magnificat. The Fratello Marionettes will bring scenes from The Nutcracker to life, in interpretations by both Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington! The San Ramon Valley Chorale’s beautiful singing will complete this holiday celebration.

Home for the Holidays

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church

Holiday Dreaming

Congregation Beth Israel

Head into the festive weekend with an evening of Bach and Corelli as part of the Sinfonia Smith Square Christmas Festival. Expect vocal, choral and instrumental virtuosity as Polyphony & the OAE join forces under the direction of Stephen Layton, for Bach’s great retelling of the nativity story.

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

Smith Square Hall

​Due to unforeseen circumstances, Anthony Gregory (tenor) is no longer available for the above concert. We are grateful to Samuel Boden (tenor) for stepping in as their replacement. The programme remains the same.

Dunedin Consort; Rachel Redmond soprano; Joanna Songi soprano; Helen Charlston alto; Samuel Boden tenor; Matthew Brook bass-baritone

Wigmore Hall

Explore the life and influences of 17th-century Italian musician Antonia Bembo, whose incredible journey takes us from Venice to the court of Louis XIV in Paris. With text and narration by Symphony violinist and author Isabelle Fournier, and a spectacular performance by virtuoso lutenist Lucas Harris, we examine the rivalry and the union between French and Italian baroque music, art, and culture.

Corelli, Lully, & Bembo

St. Andrew's United Church

Our concert begins 400 years ago when Johann Sebastian Bach ruled the music scene. His music proves timeless, permeating everything from film scores to technology. Take his Badinerie; you might not recognise the name, but you may well know the tricky flute tune from its stint as Nokia’s catchy ringtone… 

Marvellous Maestros

St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood

Baroque specialist Fabio Biondi takes the audience back through the centuries to revisit some of the most influential composers in music history. The journey begins with Corelli, who laid the foundation for modern violin technique and inspired his contemporaries across Europe.

Baroque Journey

Ville de Montréal

Église catholique Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs

Place des Arts

St. Joachim of Pointe-Claire Church

In a unique presentation of the work, the four concertos, each of which famously represents a different season, will be interspersed with vibrant works by other celebrated Italian composers, enabling each season to be heard as a distinct work in its own right.

Arcangelo Corelli

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 22, 2024

Anne Akiko Meyers · CAMA

6 - 7 Dec, 2024

A Baroque Christmas · St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Dec 7, 2024

Baroque Christmas with McGegan · Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

7 - 8 Dec, 2024

Spirit of the Season: Bach, Corelli, and Vivaldi · Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

7 - 8 Dec, 2024

Masterworks III: Season of Miracles · Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Nov 10, 2024

Vim & Vigor · The Sebastians

18 - 20 Oct, 2024

MainStage 1: New Beginnings · San Francisco Chamber Orchestra

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