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French Connections

Granada Theatre

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.

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.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the elemental beauty of baroque music. Subscribe and save to ensure your seat at this must-see event.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Experience an intimate evening of French-inspired chamber music with the Portland Baroque Orchestra's presentation of "Bach & Telemann: French Finesse." This program showcases the exquisite artistry of two esteemed German composers, Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann, who were not only contemporaries but also friends. Their works are infused with the sonic richness and rhythmic nuance of the French style, creating a unique vibrancy that captivates the senses.

The evening features Telemann’s Paris Quartet No. 1 in D Major, a piece that exudes graceful elegance and showcases the intricate interplay between the gamba, violin, flute, and harpsichord. Complementing this is Bach’s Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1038, which highlights his mastery of counterpoint and melodic development. The program also includes Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Concerto No. 5 in D Minor from "Pièces de clavecin en concerts," a work that blends the harpsichord with other instruments in a richly textured dialogue. Additionally, the Trio Sonata No. 1 in G Minor by Elisabeth Claude Jacquet de la Guerre offers a glimpse into the innovative spirit of one of the few prominent female composers of the Baroque era.

Under the artistic direction of Julian Perkins, who will also perform on the harpsichord, the ensemble features Toma Iliev on violin and Joanna Blendulf on violoncello. Together, they bring to life the intricate and expressive qualities of these Baroque masterpieces, inviting listeners to embark on a journey through an exotic musical landscape.

Bach & Telemann: French Finesse

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational UCC

In the world of baroque opera, the impossible comes as standard. Deep in the forest, a huntsman surprises a naked goddess – and finds himself transformed from hunter into prey. A sculptor falls in love with his own beautiful creation; but this time, the gods are smiling and even cold stone can conceal a passionate heart. 

Charpentier’s Actéon and Rameau’s Pygmalion

Milton Court Concert Hall

The French harpsichordist, suggested The Washington Post, ‘is a master of his instrument with the sort of communicative gifts normally encountered in musicians twice his age. He internalizes the music he plays so completely that any interpretative ambivalence or miscalculation is unthinkable’. Jean Rondeau names his programme after a well-known piece with an enigmatic title by François Couperin, whose music features alongside that of Rameau and Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace Royer (c.1705-55), members of a younger generation of Couperin’s colleagues.

Jean Rondeau harpsichord

Wigmore Hall

Ton Koopman conducts Bach, Haydn, Händel & Rameau

Berliner Philharmonie

Music transcends today's actual boundaries, echoes the natural, musical boundaries of yesteryear, and above all shows how much music is the connecting factor between different cultural regions. Casco Phil takes you on a journey that began hundreds of years ago and introduces you to folk music from Hungary, stirring Klezmer from Romania, festive French music at the Court of Louis XIV, and much more. You will hear beautiful music from all corners of Europe as we take you on a complete 'tour musicale', from Western Europe to Central Europe and Northern Europe, and then via Eastern Europe to Southern Europe. The program takes a journey through Europe, taking as its starting point the current members of the European Union. At the same time we also take a journey in time. Music from the 16th century is discussed (by the Mechelen Philippus De Monte), but also baroque music, music from classicism and romanticism, a significant portion of folk music arranged for orchestra, and of course also a touch of accessible modern music. In this way, cultural regions are musically highlighted through the different epochs that have molded Europe into what it is today.

Summer Concerts: Europe

Château Cleydael

The season opens on August 24th with a delightful program featuring Mozart’s beloved Bassoon Concerto, showcasing Principal Bassoonist Daniel Hane. Also on the program are Jean-Philippe Rameau’s “Airs de Ballet” from his exotic opéra-ballet “Les Indes Galantes” and Haydn’s ever amusing Symphony No. 83, “La Poule.”

Elegance and Passion

Christ Church

The Washington Post called her “an artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity.” She first came to wider public attention in 2007 through her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, reflecting an aesthetic that was both deeply rooted in the score and profoundly idiosyncratic. She is, wrote The New York Times, "a unique voice in the forest of Bach interpretation."

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein Plays Bach and More

Aspen Meadows Resort

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

Immerse yourself in the delights of high French Baroque music—from the passion of Rameau to the poise of Lully—with this keyboard-centered program performed by New York Philharmonic harpsichordist Paolo Boridignon, violinist Yura Lee, flutist Tara Helen O’Connor, and cellist Peter Stumpf. 

French Baroque Masters: Rameau & Lully

New Mexico Museum of Art

There are Full Festival Pass for $100 for 8 events, a $160 value or weekly passes for $50 for the first or last 4 events, an $80 value. These Passes apply to the 8 Art of the Piano events tagged as a "Artist Recital." Please call the box office manager at (415) 503-6318 during 9AM-5PM business hours to purchase a pass.

Art of the Piano: Stephen Prutsman Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Students focus the spotlight on instrument makers, particularly those specialising in keyboards, who play an indispensable role in classical music development.

The Keyboard Makers

Royal Academy of Music

Jean-Philippe Rameau's Pygmalion is an adaptation of an ancient story from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Boldly re-adapted for the Opéra du Royaume by its artistic director, stage director John La Bouchardière, this experimental project promises to offer an extraordinary experience that will bring lyric theatre into the heart of the community while making baroque music contemporary.

Pygmalion : Rameau Dans La Rue

The Baroque Performance Institute Orchestra, now in its 52nd season, will present an enchanting orchestral performance at Oberlin's Finney Chapel. This year's program, titled "Music of Paris and Versailles, 1660-1760," promises a captivating journey through the rich musical heritage of the Baroque era. The concert will feature a selection of works by renowned composers such as Jean-Baptiste Lully, Marin Marais, Jean-Marie Leclair, and Jean-Philippe Rameau. Highlights include Lully's Suite from "Le Bourgeois gentilhomme," Marais' Suite from "Alcione," and Leclair's Concerto in A Minor, Op. 7, No. 5, with violin soloist Edwin Huizinga. Additionally, the orchestra will perform Rameau's "Deuxième concert," transcribed for six parts, and the Suite from "Les Indes galantes." This performance will showcase the exceptional talents of both faculty and students of the Baroque Performance Institute, offering a rare opportunity to experience the elegance and grandeur of Baroque music in a historically informed setting.

Concert: Baroque Performance Institute Orchestra

Oberlin College

Following a meteoric rise “to rock-star status in the classical music world” (Globe and Mail) sparked by winning the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, Bruce Liu makes his much-anticipated Chicago debut. He brings to Symphony Center works by Liszt and Kapustin, inventive keyboard compositions by Rameau, Haydn’s delicate Sonata in B Minor and Chopin’s emotionally complex Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor.

Bruce Liu

Symphony Center

Born in Paris to Chinese parents, Bruce Liu grew up in Montreal, and took the classical music world by storm in 2021 when he won the First Prize at the 18th Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw. Performances around the globe followed, as well as an exclusive recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon.

Bruce Liu, piano

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

A comic-tragic opera with grand choruses and fabulous dances plays out in a world of glamour and deception. Rameau’s Platée is a first for Garsington Opera as we delve into the world of French Baroque opera, made possible by our special partnership with The English Concert. We are thrilled that director Louisa Muller and designer Christopher Oram return after their RPS Award-winning production of The Turn of the Screw, and we welcome conductor and French Baroque specialist Paul Agnew, who makes his Garsington debut.

Platée

Wormsley

Bruce Liu is an extraordinary pianist whose international reputation soared in 2021, when he won the First Prize at the 18th Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw. Since then he has toured the world, sharing a spellbinding synthesis of his myriad cultural and artistic inspirations. His tender, attentive approach lends to an impressive range of expression and poignant articulation.

Stanford University

Bruce Liu captured the world’s attention in 2021, when he won the Gold Medal at the Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw.

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

The French Dispatch

Colburn School

The Huntington

Music Academy of the West

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

**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

The Brick Presbyterian Church

ALL IS LOVE is a brand new thematically based program celebrating love in all its splendour through the juxtaposition of music of the French Baroque with French 19th and 20th Century repertoire. Opera Atelier invites you to experience a world where Amour - Love itself - propels the action and emotions, for better or for worse, of all of the protagonists.

All Is Love

The Royal Conservatory of Music

With “colorful, dazzling and imaginative playing,” virtuoso Daniil Trifonov ranks as “one of the most awesome pianists of our time” (The New York Times). His DSO recital offers works by Rameau, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. Do not miss this unique opportunity to see one of the most important pianists working today in a rare Dallas recital.



Daniil Trifonov Piano Recital

Meyerson Symphony Center

**Event: Visions and Reveries**

**Date and Time:** Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 7:30 pm

**Location:** Zilkha Hall, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston, Texas. [View on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps)

**Description:**

Join Ars Lyrica Houston for an enchanting evening of baroque music titled "Visions and Reveries." This concert promises to transport audiences to the heart of the French baroque era, featuring a select ensemble of period-instrument specialists alongside one of our favorite sopranos. The program is a delectable prix-fixe menu of lyric cantatas on mythological themes by Elizabeth Claude Jacquet de la Guerre and Jean-Philippe Rameau, complemented by a sumptuous instrumental suite by François Couperin. These pieces, celebrated for elevating the genre to high art, promise an evening of awe and wonder.

**Artistic Personnel:**
- Lauren Snouffer, soprano
- Colin St Martin, traverso
- Manami Mizumoto, violin
- Maria Lin, violin
- Eric Taeyang Mun, cello
- Deborah Dunham, violone
- Richard Savino, theorbo & guitar
- Matthew Dirst, harpsichord & artistic director

**Program Highlights:**
- François Couperin: Sonade from L’Impériale
- Élisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre: Le Sommeil d'Ulysse
- Jean-Philippe Rameau: Cinquième Concert, Le Berger fidele

**Duration:** 1.5 hours, including intermission

**About the Program:**
"Visions and Reveries" delves into the evocative chamber works of François Couperin, Élisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre, and Jean-Philippe Rameau, exploring the themes of myth and allusion. The program showcases the blend of Italian and French chamber idioms, with pieces that feature a mix of fugal styles and dance movements, reflecting the rich musical traditions of the ancien régime.

**Tickets and Additional Information:**
While the live concert has passed, digital subscriptions and digital replay passes are available for those who wish to experience the magic of this performance. The online concert broadcast offers an opportunity to enjoy this exquisite program from the comfort of your home, with access all season long.

For more information on digital subscriptions, replay passes, and to learn more about Ars Lyrica Houston's 20th anniversary season, please visit our [official website](#).

**Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and sophistication of French baroque music with Ars Lyrica Houston's "Visions and Reveries."**

Visions and Reveries

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

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).

Le Consort

Beall Concert Hall

RDAM is hosting the Nordic Accordion Symposium, which will take place on March 1-2 for students and instructors from the Nordic countries and the Baltic region.

Nordic accordionists

The Studio Hall

Revel in the charm and splendor of Versailles, Vienna, Venice, and more in this dazzling performance with violinist Alana Youssefian and conductor Geoffrey McDonald. Two captivating violin concertos, each the height of virtuosic baroque expression, contrasted by the haunting lament of Locatelli’s Sinfonia funebre and Rameau’s classic Les Indes Galantes.

Rameau, Leclair, & Locatelli

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Baroque riches abound as internationally acclaimed violinist Viktoria Mullova joins forces with guest conductor Jonathan Cohen, the newly appointed music director of Boston’s Handel & Haydn Society. Mullova’s unparalleled affinity for Bach shines in his Violin Concertos in A Minor and E Major. Wildly colorful suites by French Baroque composers Jean-Baptiste Lully and Jean-Philippe Rameau add a dash of French flair.

Mullova Plays Bach

Jean-Baptiste Lully was a French composer, conductor, and dancer who worked in the court of Louis the XIV. Despite his venerable status as an artist, Lully is perhaps best known for his death: He struck himself in the foot with a long conducting staff (this was before conductors waived batons, and instead would keep the orchestra in time by banging a large staff on the floor) and subsequently died of the infected wound.

Celebration Of The Dance

Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Union Church of Hinsdale

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

Wilson Liu, Piano

The Juilliard School

Vyacheslav Gryaznov is an internationally celebrated pianist/composer, known and lauded for his over 40 arrangements, 15 of which are published by the prestigious Schott Music, which signed him in 2014 as their youngest composer. A winner of multiple international awards, Vyacheslav is a victor of top piano competitions in Italy, Ukraine, Denmark, Georgia, Japan, Russia, and the United States. The latter, the 2016 New York Concert Artists Worldwide Audition, where Vyacheslav won the 1st Prize, led to the release of his “Russian Transcriptions” album on the Steinway & Sons label. The album is available worldwide on all major streaming platforms. His most recent 2021 album, “Western Transcriptions,” is available on the Master Performers label.

Vyacheslav Gryaznov

St Leo Catholic Church

In the hands of a thoughtful interpreter like Daniil Trifonov, timeless works can be heard and felt anew. Rameau was one of the keyboard’s first great composers, and his works for harpsichord reveal powerful new possibilities when played on a modern piano. Mozart’s Piano Sonata in F Major follows, with an especially affecting slow movement that leads to a galloping, fleet-fingered finale. Felix Mendelssohn’s Variations sérieuses is a virtuosic masterpiece with a theme that is dazzlingly explored across 17 variations—usually in little more than 10 minutes combined. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s monumental “Hammerklavier” sonata, a true feat to perform and one of the piano’s greatest works.

Daniil Trifonov, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Are you at home on maternity leave in the run-up to Christmas? Bring your baby and get in the Christmas spirit with the Oslo Philharmonic

Christmas stroller concert

Oslo Concert Hall

Jocir Macedo, Piano – Doctoral Solo Recital

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music at the iconic Tai Kwun in Hong Kong on Thursday, 23 November 2023, at 19:00. This special performance features the renowned West-Eastern Divan Ensemble alongside the exceptionally talented pianist Chiyan Wong.

The evening's program promises to be a mesmerizing journey through the works of some of the most celebrated composers in classical music. The repertoire includes Franz Liszt's "Grandes études de Paganini, S 141 No. 1, 4-6," showcasing the intricate and expressive capabilities of the piano. Jean-Philippe Rameau's "Suite in E minor" will transport the audience to the elegance of the Baroque era, while Walter Niemann's "Moderne Tanzstücke, Op. 115" will introduce a modern twist to the evening. The highlight of the night will be Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Piano Concerto No.17 in G major, K. 453," arranged for piano and string quintet, a piece that perfectly encapsulates Mozart's genius and charm.

This event is not just a concert but a celebration of the power of music to bridge cultures and bring people together. The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble, known for its commitment to dialogue and collaboration, together with Chiyan Wong's virtuosic piano skills, promise an evening of breathtaking performances and sublime music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of classical music in one of Hong Kong's most prestigious venues. Reserve your tickets now and be part of an evening that promises to be both inspiring and unforgettable.

West-Eastern Divan Orchestra

Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov has skyrocketed to the top echelons of the classical realm with a revelatory blend of deep tenderness and white-hot ferocity. In Beethoven’s epic Hammerklavier Sonata, Trifonov finds an ideal outlet for his astounding technique and lustrous tone.

Daniil Trifonov

Davies Symphony Hall

Combining consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth, Daniil Trifonov’s performances are a perpetual source of awe, and he’s one of the world’s most in-demand recitalists, orchestra soloists, and chamber music partners. He’s been called “without question the most astounding pianist of our age” by London’s Times, and he lends his staggering interpretive talent and dazzling technique to selections by Rameau, Mozart, and Mendelssohn, as well as Beethoven’s Hammerklavier sonata. 

Daniil Trifonov, piano

Symphony Hall

When you combine a flute and a harp with the velvety sound of a viola, the results are pure enchantment. Three Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra players perform mini-masterpieces by Rameau, Takemitsu and Bax.

Elegy

The Music Room

This performance is free and open for general seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

GRADUATE RECITAL: Denzel Abarquez, piano

Western Illinois University

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

The Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra continues its tradition of popular baroque concerts with an array of sparkling selections. Concerto grossi by George Frideric Handel and Evaristo Felice Dall’Abaco offer an exciting interplay of solo lines with spirited responses by the full ensemble. The virtuosity of Concertmaster Maria Arrua will be featured in Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4. Gracious music by Jean-Philippe Rameau and thrilling music for trumpet, oboe, and strings by Georg Philipp Telemann will round out this joyous program.

Baroque Gems

Faith United Methodist Church

**Ecstatic Visions: A Night of Baroque Splendor with Ars Lyrica Houston**

Join Ars Lyrica Houston for an unforgettable evening of Baroque music titled "Ecstatic Visions," taking place on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. This concert promises to be a lush journey through the ecstatic and divine, featuring a selection of rapturous instrumental and vocal music that explores themes of love, happiness, and the sublime.

The highlight of the evening is Handel’s "Silete venti," a spectacular solo motet for soprano and Baroque orchestra that showcases the composer's mastery in creating operatic scenes within a deeply religious context. The performance will also include enchanting pieces by Johann Joseph Fux, Johann Schmeltzer, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and others, spotlighting the exceptional talents of Ars Lyrica ensemble members.

Featuring the virtuosic Sherezade Panthaki as soprano, alongside Kathryn Montoya on oboe/recorder and Andrew Fouts on violin, "Ecstatic Visions" is set to be a highlight of Ars Lyrica's 20th anniversary season, celebrating 20 Years of Magic.

The program will also feature works such as Jean-Philippe Rameau's Suite from Naïs, Giovanni Bassano's Divisions on "Onques amour," and more, culminating in a performance that runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes, including an intermission. All texts will be projected in English surtitles for the audience's convenience.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and ecstasy of Baroque music, brought to life by the talented artists of Ars Lyrica Houston. Digital subscriptions and replay passes are available for those who wish to enjoy the concert broadcast online, ensuring that you can be part of this magical evening from anywhere.

For more information and to secure your tickets, visit Ars Lyrica Houston's official website. Join us for "Ecstatic Visions" and let the music transport you to a world of awe and wonder.

Ecstatic Visions

Beethoven Piano Trio

Artis–Naples

Join us at the enchanting Caramoor in Katonah, NY, for a mesmerizing evening of classical guitar under the stars. On August 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM, the Guitar in the Garden event will feature the extraordinary talents of Tengyue Zhang, a classical guitarist of international acclaim. Having clinched the First Prize at the 2017 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artists Competition, Zhang is celebrated for his unparalleled skill and musicality.

Set against the backdrop of Caramoor's Classical Sunken Garden, this concert promises an unforgettable experience. Zhang's program includes a diverse range of works from composers such as J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, Isaac Albéniz, and Jean-Philippe Rameau, showcasing the rich history and emotional depth of classical guitar music.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the intimate setting of the Music Room inside the Rosen House, ensuring that the music and magic continue regardless of the elements.

Following the performance, attendees are invited to an All-Audience Afterglow Reception in the garden, weather permitting. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the serene beauty of Caramoor's gardens while mingling with fellow music enthusiasts.

Transportation is made easy with a FREE shuttle service from Metro North’s Katonah train station to and from Caramoor, available before and after the concert.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness one of the most talented young guitarists of our time in a venue that complements the beauty and intricacy of classical guitar music. Buy your tickets now and add this event to your calendar for an evening of sublime music and garden splendor.

Tengyue Zhang, guitar

Sunken Garden

Transport yourself back in time with our garden concert, celebrating the rich musical heritage of early America. Experience the convergence of Baroque elegance and intricate ornamentation, along with the dancing melodies of fiddle music that formed part of the foundation of America’s musical identity. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the past as we take you on a journey through the musical history of our nation in a setting that perfectly captures the essence of the era.

Ben Franklin's Fiddle

Bartram’s Garden

Stoneleigh: a natural garden

Travel back in time with harpsichordist and UC San Diego lecturer Takae Ohnishi as she teams up with friends from the San Diego Symphony to revel in the joys of a springtime evening in the Baroque era. It is certain to be a lighthearted evening filled with virtuosic performances of some of the great works written for the harpsichord.

Takae Ohnishi: Spring Night with Vivaldi and Bach

From the rich legacy of psalm settings, our season finale juxtaposes music from the Jewish and Christian traditions. In convertendo (Psalm 126) from the operatic master Jean-Philippe Rameau infuses the psalmist’s words with flair and passion, while companion pieces by Salamone Rossi and J. S. Bach infuse psalm texts with sonorous counterpoint.

Songs of Zion

Concert 2

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral

Join the JSO in downtown Jackson for a program featuring Ravel’s famous ballet Mother Goose. The JSO welcomes Iranian-American harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani for the American premiere of Fernande Decruck’s Les Trianons. Ballet Chelsea dancers join the JSO to dance through this tour of France.

Ballet Français

Weatherwax Hall

We welcome back Music Director Laureate Nicholas McGegan for this feast of French Baroque entertainment.
And what entertainment it is. Rameau’s music always defies expectations, and Les Surprises de l’Amour is no exception—the music of this opera-ballet is packed full of enchanting moments. Its companion here is a genre-defining piece that blends styles traditional and sensational, ballet and opera, French passion and Italian humor. Campra’s “The Carnival of Venice” was a smash hit in his time, and certainly continues to deliver that same one-of-a-kind thrill—a spirited experience like no other.

Vaudeville Baroque

First United Methodist Church

We welcome back Music Director Laureate Nicholas McGegan for this feast of French Baroque entertainment.

And what entertainment it is. Rameau’s music always defies expectations, and Les Surprises de l’Amour is no exception—the music of this opera-ballet is packed full of enchanting moments. Its companion here is a genre-defining piece that blends styles traditional and sensational, ballet and opera, French passion and Italian humor. Campra’s “The Carnival of Venice” was a smash hit in his time, and certainly continues to deliver that same one-of-a-kind thrill—a spirited experience like no other.

The Surprises of Love

Bach’s Easter Oratorio opens with a festive movement featuring trumpets and drums joyfully heralding an Easter celebration.

This triumphant liturgical work portrays a dramatized biblical story through four characters: Maria Jacobi (soprano), Mary Magdalene (mezzo-soprano), and the apostles Peter (tenor) and John (bass). Surprisingly, this masterwork, first written as a cantata for Easter Sunday’s mass, is a reimagined expansion on a birthday cantata he wrote for Duke Christian von Sachsen-Weißenfels just two weeks before the Oratorio’s premiere. He continued to refine and embellish the Easter Oratorio up to the final few years of his life, adding arias and a four-part opening chorus, as well as altering instrument choices for select solos. The result is a superior example of Bach’s artistry and skill.

Bach’s Easter Oratorio invites the listener to indulge in intimate serenades. Solos and duets throughout the piece each offer their own charm, utilizing the unique character of an instrument to illustrate another component of the story. One duet between baroque flute and soprano paints Maria Jacobi (soprano) in dialogue with her own feelings or thoughts portrayed by the flute’s weaving melodic lines.

This performance will feature vocal soloists Clara Rottsolk (soprano), Meg Bragle (mezzo-soprano), Thomas Cooley (tenor), and Dashon Burton (bass-baritone).

Rameau’s Suite from Dardanus includes fourteen delightful musical vignettes. It opens in the spirit of a festive Renaissance dance highlighted by tambourin jingles and rhythmic drumming. The second and fourth movements star the baroque flutes’ floating melodies and luscious oboe lines. Movement five, Rigaudon, boasts captivating rhythmic undercurrents performed by the low strings. The final movement, Chaconne, features the warmth of the woodwind section, bright fanfares in the brass, and virtuosic passages in the strings leading to a satisfying, peaceful close.

Easter Oratorio

Sunset Center Theater

The galant styles of High Baroque and Rococo music join hands in the mature works by Bach and Rameau. The Missa in A Major is a curious amalgam of the traditional and contemporary, featuring a pair of a relatively “new” instrument on the scene, the flauto traverso. And the ornate wizardry of Rameau's theatrical Dardanus brought the opera acclaim as one of his greatest compositions. A glance back to the Italian roots of the Baroque is revealed in Handel's and Vivaldi's concertos.

Barococo

Royal Fireworks

The most compelling interpreters of Baroque music take the Benaroya Hall stage to play and conduct in the popular Baroque & Wine Series! For this first program, acclaimed harpsichordist Jory Vinikour explores the masters of the Baroque era, beginning with selections from two masterpieces for the operatic stage. Then it’s on to J.S. Bach with two showy works for harpsichord and solo instruments — his first Keyboard Concerto and the irrepressible Fifth Brandenburg Concerto.

From Bach to Rameau

Benaroya Hall

Conductor Nicholas McGegan leads pianist Jeremy Denk — winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, and the Avery Fisher Prize — on Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 19 and performs Schubert’s Symphony No. 6 and music by Rameau with “America’s finest chamber orchestra”.

Mozart + Schubert

Alex Theatre

Royce Hall

Acclaimed Soprano Sherezade Panthaki invokes the fabled queen with Colburn artist Blake Pouliot on Bach’s Concerto for Violin and Oboe, all in the masterful hands of Conductor Nicholas McGegan. Highly regarded as “one of the finest baroque conductors of his generation” (London Independent), you won’t want to miss the “King” of Baroque interpretation at his finest.

Baroque Around the World

Ambassador Auditorium

Bach & Mozart for the New Year

Currently completing his postgraduate studies, the prize-winning Lithuanian pianist has been selected as a 2024 scholar of the Imogen Cooper Music Trust, as well as of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. This programme features movements from Rameau’s Suite in G – including character pieces depicting ‘The Hen’, ‘The Enharmonic’ and ‘The Egyptian’ – alongside Rachmaninov’s First Piano Sonata, composed in 1908 in Dresden.

Kasparas Mikužis piano

Julia Bullock brings the vocal fireworks to a night with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment celebrating the greatest hits of the 18th century.

Baroquebusters

Southbank Centre

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of Baroque music as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, featuring the radiant soprano Julia Bullock, graces the stage of Zellerbach Hall on January 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm. This performance marks Bullock's second appearance of the season and the much-anticipated return of the period-instrument ensemble to Berkeley.

Under the theme of "Illuminations: Fractured History," the ensemble, celebrated for its fresh approach to Baroque music, will perform alongside Bullock, showcasing her gleaming soprano voice through a selection of arias from operas by Handel, Lully, Rameau, and Purcell. The program will be sung in Italian, French, and English, offering a rich tapestry of Baroque vocal music complemented by instrumental showpieces by Vivaldi, Bach, Pachelbel, and Handel.

Highlights of the program include Handel's "Overture from Music for the Royal Fireworks," Vivaldi's "Concerto in E major, Op. 8, No. 1, Spring from The Four Seasons," and Bach's "Schafe können sicher weiden from BWV 208," among others. This performance not only promises to be a celebration of Baroque music's enduring beauty but also a testament to the timeless appeal of historic instruments and the repertoire composed for them.

Tickets for this enchanting afternoon start at $56, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale on August 6 at noon. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the sublime artistry of Julia Bullock and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in a program that bridges the past and present through the universal language of music.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Julia Bullock

Cal Performances

Simone Dinnerstein, piano

USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center

Renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski makes his Music of the Baroque debut with music by three orchestral gods—Handel, Rameau, and Mozart. Handel’s concerto grosso originally belonged to a lost “magic opera,” while the Greek god Apollo is the hero in Rameau’s Suite from Les Boréades. And the sheer power of Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony—his final orchestral work—prompted the connection to the Roman god of the sky.

Minkowski Conducts

Join the Music of the Baroque for an unforgettable evening as renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski makes his debut with the orchestra, presenting "Minkowski Conducts - Music of the Baroque." This concert series promises an extraordinary journey through the works of three orchestral giants: Handel, Rameau, and Mozart.

The program includes Handel's Concerto Grosso in F Major, op. 3, no. 4, HWV 315, originally the overture to a lost magic opera, showcasing Handel's masterful orchestration and thematic brilliance. Following this, the audience will be treated to Rameau's Suite from Les Boréades, a piece that brings to life the mythological story of Apollo with its rich harmonies and vibrant textures. The concert concludes with Mozart's Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551, also known as "Jupiter." This symphony, Mozart's final orchestral work, is celebrated for its complexity, beauty, and the powerful connection it draws to Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky.

Event Dates and Venues:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Harris Theater, Chicago
- Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM at North Shore Center, Skokie
- Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM, available On Demand

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Baroque music under the baton of Marc Minkowski, a conductor celebrated for his insightful interpretations and dynamic conducting style. Subscribe & Save to ensure your seat at this must-see event in the classical music calendar.

Renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski makes his Music of the Baroque debut with music by three orchestral gods—Handel, Rameau, and Mozart. Handel’s concerto grosso was originally the overture to a lost “magic opera.” The Greek god Apollo saves the day in Rameau’s Suite from Les Boréades. And the sheer power of Mozart’s Symphony No. 41—his final orchestral work—prompted the connection to Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky.

Music of the Baroque: Minkowski Conducts

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Haydn’s Fire Symphony

Temple Israel

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

A sound like no other! Calefax is a pioneering wind group from Amsterdam, famed throughout Europe.  These free-spirited virtuosos have not only invented their own ensemble but transcribe their own wide-ranging repertoire, commission new works, and always thrill their audiences.

Calefax

Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life

Lesher Center for the Arts

Immerse yourself in the ethereal sounds of the Baroque era with "Celestial Voices - Music of the Baroque," a concert series that promises to transport audiences back in time through the power of music. Under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas Kraemer, the Music of the Baroque Chorus and Members of the Orchestra will showcase their incredible talent and versatility. The program features a rich tapestry of compositions from the Renaissance to the Baroque period, including works by Tallis, Palestrina, Purcell, Monteverdi, Byrd, Pachelbel, Rameau, and Bach.

The concert series will highlight the shimmering sounds of Palestrina and Byrd, the intricate compositions of Purcell, and culminate in the high energy of Bach’s "Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied" (Sing unto the Lord a new song), BWV 225. This selection of music not only showcases the technical prowess of the performers but also the emotional depth and spiritual uplift inherent in Baroque music.

"Celestial Voices" will be performed at two iconic locations, offering audiences a choice of venues to experience the magic of Baroque music. The first performance will take place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Faith, Hope, & Charity Church in Winnetka. The series will continue with a performance on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. For those unable to attend in person, an on-demand performance will be available on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

This concert series is a must-attend for lovers of choral and orchestral music, offering a rare opportunity to experience the breadth and depth of Baroque music performed by a talented ensemble under the guidance of Nicholas Kraemer. Don't miss your chance to be part of this musical journey through time.

Celestial Voices

Fourth Presbyterian Church

Sts Faith, Hope, And Charity Catholic Church

A new staging of Rameau’s Les Indes galantes combines exquisite 18th century music with the expressive potency of contemporary street dance styles in a one-of-a-kind exploration of identity, culture and expression. Co-conceived by director-choreographer and French hip hop pioneer Bintou Dembélé and conductor Leonardo García-Alarcón, the performance features their respective ensembles: the dancers of Structure Rualité, Namur Chamber Choir, and period orchestra Cappella Mediterranea, all making their UK opera debuts. Cappella Mediterranea is one of the most in-demand period ensembles in the world, having recently completed a Monteverdi cycle for the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, as well as engagements at the Opéra national de Paris, Salzburg Easter Festival, La Monnaie (Brussels), and Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin). The production will also feature leading Baroque soloists Gwendoline Blondeel, Ana Quintans, Antonin Rondepierre and Andreas Wolf.

One of the most beautiful baroque opera-ballets ever composed, this is a rare chance to see Rameau’s musical masterpiece, in a carefully crafted new version which will also be performed at Teatro Real (Madrid) and Teatro alla Scala (Milan) among others. Be prepared to be swept away by powerful storytelling as this ornate period score fuses with the emotive physicality of street dance and hip hop styles, with electrifying and deeply moving results.

Jean-Philippe Rameau

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 6, 2024 - Aug 24, 2025

Summer Concerts: Europe · Casco Phil

Dec 4, 2024

Kasparas Mikužis piano · Wigmore Hall

Jan 9, 2025

Baroquebusters · Southbank Centre

Jan 19, 2025

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Julia Bullock · Cal Performances

Jan 19, 2025

Simone Dinnerstein, piano · Mobile Chamber Music

Past events

Nov 17, 2024

French Connections · Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

Oct 28, 2024

The Elements · Harris Theater

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