Laurence Cummings, music director of the Academy of Ancient Music, explores life’s basic building blocks—earth, air, fire, and water. The watery Neptune splashes through Rameau’s Suite from Naïs and Ebb und Fluth, Telemann’s own “Water Music.” Vivaldi leads the earthly charge in “Autumn” from The Four Seasons. All the elements dance and twirl in Rebel’s shocking Les Elémens.

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The Elements

Harris Theater

Experience the elemental forces of nature through the exquisite sounds of baroque music with "The Elements - Music of the Baroque." This captivating concert series, under the baton of esteemed conductor Laurence Cummings, invites audiences to explore the fundamental elements of earth, air, fire, and water through a selection of masterpieces by Rameau, Telemann, Vivaldi, and Rebel.

Laurence Cummings, celebrated music director of the Academy of Ancient Music, leads the Music of the Baroque Orchestra in this thematic journey. The program features Rameau's Suite from Naïs and Telemann's Ebb und Fluth (Water Music), showcasing the fluidity and power of water. Vivaldi's Autumn from The Four Seasons brings the earth to life with its vivid musical storytelling, while Rebel's Les Elémens offers a dynamic and imaginative depiction of all the natural elements in harmony and conflict.

Joining the orchestra is virtuoso violinist Gina DiBello, bringing her exceptional talent to Vivaldi's evocative concerto. This series promises to be a profound exploration of the natural world through the lens of baroque music's most celebrated composers.

Performances are scheduled for:
- Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the North Shore Center in Skokie.
- Monday, October 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the Harris Theater in Chicago.
- An On Demand performance will be available on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

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Harris Theater for Music and Dance

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Join us for an enchanting evening with the La Jolla Music Society as we present "Baroque Fantasia" on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM in the prestigious Baker-Baum Concert Hall. This unique concert is a celebration of the Baroque era, showcasing its most imaginative and whimsical works that have captivated audiences for centuries.

"Baroque Fantasia" features a carefully curated selection of compositions that embody the essence of storytelling through music. The program includes Telemann's "Don Quixote Suite" and Purcell's excerpts from "The Fairy Queen," both of which are masterpieces of the Baroque repertoire. Additionally, the concert will feature Vivaldi's haunting "Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 La Notte" and Rebel's dynamic "Les Éléments," providing a diverse and immersive musical experience.

The evening will be brought to life by an ensemble of exceptionally talented musicians, including Tessa Lark, Njioma Grevious, and Alexi Kenney on violin, Nicole Divall and James Kang on violas, Jonathan Swensen and Brian Gadbow on cellos, and Anthony Manzo on bass. The harpsichord, an instrument synonymous with the Baroque era, will be masterfully played by Jonathan Cohen, adding an authentic touch to the performance.

"Baroque Fantasia" promises to be a memorable journey through the whimsy and imagination of the Baroque era, capturing the timeless beauty and complexity of its music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Baroque music performed by some of the most talented musicians of our time.

Baroque Fantasia

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The golden age of the Baroque saw musical explosions of invention across Europe; mathematical precision in Germany contrasted French flights of fancy in Versailles. In this opening program, J. S. Bach’s classic double concerto for oboe and violin is followed by a dramatic shift in style from French luminaries François Couperin and Jean-Philippe Rameau, with Jean-Féry Rebel’s Les Élémens providing a provocative and lively finale.

Concert Program I Baroque Tableau

Menlo School Campus

Concert Program I Baroque Tableau (livestream)

Online

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

Dutch baroque specialist and exponent of historical performance practice Ton Koopman is back with us - not as a harpsichordist, but as conductor of the Konzerthausorchester. After Bach's festive overture in D major, whose movements include the famous „Air“, and one of Mozart's early piano concertos, things get wild: In the opening movement of his last work, Jean-Féry Rebel (1666-1747), violinist and composer at the French court, captured the primordial chaos in tones that were unheard of at the time, before order gradually unfolds musically in the course of the other movements (not performed here) in the vast expanse of the universe. Instead, at the end of the concert you can enjoy the harmony of Mozart's early G minor Symphony, one of two of his symphonies that are not in a major key.

Berlin (DE): Ton Koopman - Konzerthausorchester

Kleiner Saal

Schleswich-Holstein Musik Festival

St. Michael's Church

Reithalle München

National Orchestra and Choir of Spain

National Music Auditorium

Embark on a journey through the forces of nature with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Sinfonia 2: Elemental. Join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 8pm at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN School of Music, for an evening of captivating music under the baton of conductor Simon Rivard.

Sinfonia 2: Elemental

Memorial University School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia as we present "Brillhart & Baroque" during our 24/25 Season. This captivating concert, under the baton of esteemed conductor Jeffrey Brillhart, will take place at the Perelman Theater, located within The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA. Mark your calendars for Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 2:30 pm, for a musical journey through the Baroque era.

The program features a selection of Bach's masterpieces, including the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048, and the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050, showcasing the intricate beauty and complexity of Bach's compositions. Additionally, audiences will be treated to the poignant "Ich habe genug," BWV 82a, a soprano version performed by the talented Kara Goodrich, whose voice will bring to life the emotional depth of Bach's cantata. The concert will also include Rebel's "Les Élémens," a vivid musical depiction of the elements of earth, air, fire, and water, providing a contrast to Bach's compositions and completing the evening's program.

The performance is set to last approximately 80 minutes, including an intermission, offering a perfect gateway into the world of the Baroque. Whether you're a long-time lover of Baroque music or new to the genre, "Brillhart & Baroque" promises an unforgettable experience of some of the period's most celebrated works.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the splendor of Baroque music. Buy your tickets now and plan your visit to the Perelman Theater for an evening of exquisite music that will transport you to another era.

Brillhart & Baroque

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

An unlikely pairing of groundbreaking works from different centuries by Jean-Féry Rebel and Ludwig Van Beethoven, beginning with Rebel's shocking depiction of chaos, through Beethoven's exhilarating ride from darkness to triumphant light.

Jean-Féry Rebel

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 11, 2025

Sinfonia 2: Elemental · Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

17 - 19 Jan, 2025

Brillhart & Baroque · Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

15 - 16 Mar, 2025

Total Sound Explosion 2! · Bach Collegium San Diego

5 - 8 Jun, 2025

EXPRESS CONCERT: Cassie Pilgrim Plays Bach’s Oboe d’Amore Concerto · Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Past events

Oct 28, 2024

The Elements · Harris Theater

Oct 27 - Nov 1, 2024

The Elements · Music of the Baroque

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