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**Close Encounters With Music: Celtic Baroque Band Makaris - A Bach Family Concert with an Irish Twist**

Join us for a unique musical journey at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, as we present "Close Encounters With Music: Celtic Baroque Band Makaris - A Bach Family Concert with an Irish Twist." This exceptional concert is set to take place on Sunday, March 17, at 4:00 pm, offering a blend of classical music with an enchanting Irish twist.

**About the Event:**

Dive into the world of J.S. Bach and his family as they explore the realms of Spanish sarabandes, French bourrées, and British gigues, alongside arrangements of Celtic and Scottish folk music. The evening will also feature works by Beethoven and Haydn, who ventured into Irish folk music with their unique arrangements. 

Makaris, a group formed in 2018, aims to explore the rich musical heritage of Scotland. Following their critically acclaimed release, "Wisps in the Dell," in 2019, they continue to captivate audiences with their exceptional performances. The term "makar" refers to a royal court troubadour of medieval Scotland, and the ensemble's program promises a lush sampling from their collection, transporting you back in time.

**Performers:**

- Fiona Gillespie, soprano
- Caitlin Hedge, violin
- Ben Matus, Irish whistle, bassoon, and bagpipes
- Elliot Figg, harpsichord and organ
- Kivie Cahn-Lipman, cello
- Doug Ballilett, bass
- Liv Castor, harp
- Paul Morton, theorbo and guitar

**Ticket Information:**

- Upper Balcony: $28
- Orchestra and Mezzanine: $52

**Venue Details:**

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Phone: 413-528-0100
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Don't miss this extraordinary blend of classical music and Celtic charm. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.

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Close Encounters With Music: Celtic Baroque Band MakarisA Bach Family Concert with an Irish Twist

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

5BMF presents Theotokos, the resident ensemble of St. Mary's Grand Street, in a side-by-side program of old and new church music. The liturgical traditions of the Baroque are linked with contemporary compositional voices in Cantatas: Yesterday and Today, featuring works by Telemann performed alongside two newly-composed cantatas by bassist, composer and director of Theotokos, Doug Balliett.

Five Boroughs Music Festival presents THEOTOKOS

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church

Two dynasties reign within the Baroque keyboard world: the Bachs and the Couperins. Each family boasts generations of organists and courtly keyboardists, and their compositions create the bulk of Baroque keyboard repertoire explored in classrooms and concert halls today. Harpsichordists Elliot Figg and Caitlyn Koester honor these dynasties with a selection of music for two keyboards and four hands.

Midtown Concerts presents Koester and Figg

St. Malachy Roman Catholic Church - The Actors' Chapel

**Ruckus at Caramoor: A Baroque Chamber Music Experience**

**Date:** Friday, July 7, 2023  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Location:** Spanish Courtyard, Caramoor, Katonah, NY

Join us for an enchanting evening of Baroque chamber music under the stars in the beautiful Spanish Courtyard at Caramoor. This special performance features the dynamic ensemble Ruckus, alongside acclaimed soloists Emi Ferguson on flute and Rachell Ellen Wong on violin. The event promises a visceral and playful approach to early music, bringing to life the pastoral traditions of 18th-century London and New England.

**Program Highlights:**  
- Trio sonatas by George Frideric Handel and Thomas Arne  
- Country dances from Ignatius Sancho  
- Instrumental hymns from William Billings and Daniel Read  
- A new work from Celeste Oram  
- And more, including pieces by Jeremiah Ingalls and Daniel Read

**About Ruckus:**  
Ruckus is a shapeshifting, collaborative Baroque band known for its rough-edged intensity and creative spirit. Their approach fuses the early-music movement's quest for authenticity with the groove of American roots music, creating a unique and engaging sound. The ensemble's members are among the most virtuosic performers in North American early music, earning widespread acclaim for their innovative performances.

**Transportation:**  
A free shuttle service is available from Metro North’s Katonah train station to and from Caramoor before and after the concert. No reservation is required.

**Health & Safety:**  
Caramoor is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its audience, artists, and staff. Visit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety policies.

**Tickets:**  
Tickets for this must-see event are available now. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Baroque music in the stunning setting of Caramoor's Spanish Courtyard.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit [Caramoor's website](https://www.caramoor.org/events/ruckus-baroque-chamber-music-2023/).

Join us for a night of exquisite music and historical exploration with Ruckus and friends at Caramoor.

Ruckus

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Ruckus is a “shapeshifting” Baroque band with a fresh, visceral approach to early music, formed by some of today’s leading soloists of this repertoire. Their collaboration with acclaimed English-American flutist Emi Ferguson, recorded for Ruckus’s acclaimed debut album, Fly The Coop, is a joyous, kaleidoscopic romp through some of Bach’s most playful and transcendent works. Savor these new arrangements of Bach’s flute sonatas and keyboard preludes that explode his bass lines into a rainbow of textures and colors, continually shifting like light over the landscape as Ferguson’s flute lines dance above.

Elliot Figg

Harpsichordist

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Past events

Mar 17, 2024

Close Encounters With Music: Celtic Baroque Band MakarisA Bach Family Concert with an Irish Twist · Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Dec 7, 2023

Five Boroughs Music Festival presents THEOTOKOS · Gotham Early Music Scene

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