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Shaw’s music will be heard in the context of earlier composers, while a renowned string quartet accompanies her own singing.

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Caroline Shaw composer, singer; Kamus String Quartet

Wigmore Hall

Today’s most celebrated bel canto tenor joins us as a Mosher guest artist to perform a recital themed ‘Songs of My Youth,’ featuring arias from his signature roles, Italian art songs, and spirituals, with teaching artist JOHN CHURCHWELL on the piano.

Lawrence Brownlee & Jonathan Churchwell

Music Academy of the West

Violinist Rachell Ellen Wong, winner of the 2020 Avery Fisher Career Grant, leads this program of baroque works that speaks to the human condition, evoking the feelings of hope, loss, exuberance, anger and joy. 

Inside-Out

 University Foundation Arts

Father and son Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti were influential in the musical life of Naples, Italy in the Baroque period. Captivating and meditative, these intricate Baroque vocal works provide a pause from modern life.

Enlightenment Festival: A Scarlatti Family Affair

St Philip's Episcopal Church and School

All Saints Episcopal Church

All Souls Episcopal Church

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

**Fallen Angels: A Baroque Exploration of the Paranormal**

Join Ars Lyrica Houston for an enchanting evening of Baroque music that delves into the mystical and paranormal, titled "Fallen Angels." This captivating concert took place on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the exquisite Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

"Fallen Angels" showcased an otherworldly program that spanned the harrowing "Judgement of Solomon" by Giacomo Carissimi to the spirited masques from Henry Purcell’s "Fairy Queen." The performance featured a stellar lineup of five extraordinary singers accompanied by a colorful Baroque orchestra, complete with period strings and winds, setting the stage for a season devoted to the magical aspects of music.

The concert highlighted the talents of Nola Richardson and Eliza Masewicz, sopranos; Jay Carter, countertenor; Thomas O’Neill, tenor; and Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone, marking an Ars Lyrica debut for some. The program included a rich selection of works, such as Carissimi's "Judicium Salomonis," Alessandro Scarlatti's "Cello Sonata in C minor," and excerpts from Purcell's "The Fairy Queen," among others. The performance ran for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including an intermission, with all texts projected in English surtitles for the audience's understanding.

Audience members were treated to a night of sublime artistry, with the celestial voices of the singers and the elegant performance of the orchestra creating an entrancing experience. The concert was not only a showcase of musical excellence but also an exploration of themes like love, mystery, and the supernatural, as reflected in the Baroque era's rich tapestry of sounds and stories.

For those who missed the live performance, digital replay passes are available, offering a chance to experience the magic of "Fallen Angels" from the comfort of home. This concert set the tone for Ars Lyrica Houston's 2023/24 season, promising more mesmerizing performances that explore the awe and wonder of Baroque music.

Fallen Angels

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

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Central Park

Mystery, mythology, and a little bit of fun! This recital will include works by H.T. Burleigh, Henriëtte Bosmans, Gustav Mahler, Arnold Schoenberg, Alessandro Scarlatti, and a world premiere of a brand new song cycle by Carnegie Mellon School of Music Master's in composition student Emma Berkowitz.

Student Recital: Sarah Austin

Carnegie Mellon University

Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov launched his career by winning the London International Piano Competition in 2009 at the age of 18 and has made a seamless transition from prodigy to celebrated career musician. He performs frequently in recital at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, among many others, as well as in chamber music performances and as soloist with leading orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, San Francisco Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, and Concertgebouworkest. The exciting program includes Schumann’s dramatic Kreisleriana and Rachmaninoff’s riveting Variations on a Theme of Corelli.

Behzod Abduraimov

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Join us for an unforgettable musical experience by an award-winning classical pianist, Jeeyoon Kim, for her newest project, /si-úm/ which blends a classical piano with poetry and black and white photography. Kim delights audiences with innovative concert experiences imbued with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique. A native of South Korea, Kim has inspired a dedicated and passionate fan base by defying conventional wisdom and expanding on the traditional classical concert experience. She is an art activist, educator, podcaster, award-winning performer, and author of her newest book “Whenever You’re Ready”.

/si-úm/

An audience favorite, Baroque Brass returns in the 2019/20 season with principal horn Michael Thornton and principal trumpet David Washburn leading a program of Bach, Gabrieli, Molter & Scarlatti.

Baroque Brass III

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

The Huntington

Experience the grandeur of Baroque music like never before at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's "Baroque Organ" concert. This exceptional event, set to take place on Sunday and Tuesday, December 8 & 10, 2024, at the prestigious Alice Tully Hall, promises an unforgettable auditory journey through the works of eight Baroque masters.

For two hours, including an intermission, attendees will be treated to a rare opportunity to hear Alice Tully Hall’s magnificent 4,200-pipe organ. This lush and powerful instrument will serve as the centerpiece in a program meticulously curated to showcase its grandiosity. Nine extraordinary artists, including renowned organist Paolo Bordignon, will perform a selection of transcriptions by Bach himself, organ solos featuring a French holiday carol, and more, bringing the rich textures and intricate harmonies of the Baroque era to life.

The program features a diverse range of compositions, from Alessandro Scarlatti's "Three Arias for Trumpet, Oboe, and Organ" to George Frideric Handel's "Concerto in A major for Organ, HWV 307, Op. 7, No. 2". Each piece has been carefully selected to highlight the unique capabilities of the organ, as well as the virtuosity of the performers.

In addition to Bordignon, the concert will feature performances by violinists Benjamin Beilman and Alexander Sitkovetsky, violist Matthew Lipman, cellist Keith Robinson, double bassist Edgar Meyer, oboists James Austin Smith and Juri Vallentin, and trumpeter David Washburn. These acclaimed musicians, each with their own impressive career and contributions to the world of classical music, will come together to create an evening of unparalleled musical excellence.

Located at 1941 Broadway at W 65th St, New York, NY 10023, Alice Tully Hall provides the perfect setting for this musical feast. Its acoustics and intimate atmosphere ensure that every note of the Baroque organ and the ensemble's performance is experienced in its fullest beauty.

Tickets for this not-to-be-missed event are not yet on sale but keep an eye out for their release. This concert is a celebration of Baroque music's enduring beauty and the remarkable talents of today's classical musicians. Join us for an evening that promises to be both enlightening and enchanting, a true testament to the timeless appeal of Baroque music.

Baroque Organ

Lincoln Center

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is now a regular and much loved visitor to Perth Concert Hall and is developing into one of the most exciting young musicians on the international circuit. She has devised an utterly fantastic programme for us, featuring some of Chopin’s finest music at its core. Added to that is a selection of fabulous Russian music, while the programme opens with 2 of Scarlatti’s 550 sonatas, the touchstone of inventiveness in keyboard music.

Classical Stars: Jeneba Kanneh-mason Plays Chopin

Perth Concert Hall

The Portland Baroque Orchestra's 2024-25 season culminates with a profound exploration of light, love, and rebirth through a selection of masterful compositions. The program features Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater," a poignant work that juxtaposes tender, passionate text with lively rhythms and intricate trills. This final masterpiece by Pergolesi is performed by the acclaimed countertenor Reginald Mobley and soprano Anna Dennis, whose voices bring the emotional depth of the piece to life.

The concert also includes Antonio Vivaldi's "Summer" from "The Four Seasons," where the sounds of the cuckoo, dove, and goldfinch resonate under the blazing sun before the winds begin to stir. Johann Sebastian Bach's "Bekennen will ich seinen Namen," BWV 200, adds a layer of introspective beauty, while Alessandro Scarlatti's "Salve Regina in G Minor" pays homage to the Baroque era's rich musical heritage.

Under the artistic direction of Julian Perkins, who also performs on the harpsichord, and with the skilled violinist Adam LaMotte, the Portland Baroque Orchestra delivers a performance that promises to be both moving and uplifting. This concert not only honors the timeless works of these Baroque masters but also celebrates the enduring power of music to convey profound human emotions.

Alessandro Scarlatti

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

8 - 10 Dec, 2024

Baroque Organ · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Apr 1, 2025

Classical Stars: Jeneba Kanneh-mason Plays Chopin · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

12 - 13 Apr, 2025

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater · Portland Baroque Orchestra

Past events

Oct 9, 2024

Caroline Shaw composer, singer; Kamus String Quartet · Wigmore Hall

Jul 23, 2024

Lawrence Brownlee & Jonathan Churchwell · Music Academy of the West

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