Baroque Playful And Predatory

Poštovní dvůr Karlovy Vary

Director of Chamber Music Margaret Batjer invites you to savor an intimate bouquet of Baroque treasures, featuring the return of soprano Amanda Forsythe. From Handel’s expressive arias to Bach’s luminous “Wedding Cantata,” each piece unfolds like a flower in full bloom. On the second half, LACO cuts loose with Telemann’s Don Quixote suite and Biber’s Battalia, inviting you to dance into the night at this wedding themed program.

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Baroque In Bloom

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

The Huntington

Fancy a few artistic extravaganzas? Then the third palace concert of the season is just the right place for you. We've got a musical brawl by Biber on offer, a monkey dance à la Purcell, and wild dance numbers by Rameau. Bach's son, Wilhelm Friedemann, also goes against the grain of the laws of harmony. Astor Piazzolla's work isn't quite as bizarre, but then again, the tango was long considered extravagant. And Piazzolla, in particular, repeatedly built stylistic bridges to Baroque music, for example in his version of the "Four Seasons." Where Vivaldi celebrates country life, here we wander through the dance halls of Buenos Aires—including a fugue in "Spring."

3rd Castle Concert

Sondershausen Castle

Baroque masterpieces by Handel, Muffat, and van Wassenaer are contrasted with contemporary compositions by Caroline Shaw, Oliver Leith, and a specially commissioned world premiere by Jacob Druckman Prize winner Isabella Gellis.

Side by Side

Smith Square Hall

The Vienna Academy Orchestra is one of Austria's most important orchestras. This venerable orchestra, with its founder Martin Haselböck, is celebrated worldwide as one of the finest orchestras for period music. From Vienna, where they present a concert series in the legendary Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein, they carry the original sounds out into the world – to destinations such as New York, Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Buenos Aires, and Santiago de Chile.

Vienna Academy Orchestra / Johanna Falkinger / Martin Haselböck

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Please save the date for the Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City’s 60th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Libby Gardner Concert Hall. The evening will include a catered dinner, auction, and unforgettable performance featuring one of Europe’s leading Baroque ensembles, LE CONSORT. All proceeds from our 60th Anniversary Gala support the work of the Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City.

60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA with LE CONSORT

University of Utah

Charismatic and accomplished violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte returns to Berkeley with his ensemble partner from Le Consort, harpsichordist Justin Taylor, for a thrilling program of Baroque showpieces.

Théotime Langlois de Swarte, violin Justin Taylor, harpsichord

University of California, Berkeley

Formed in Paris in 2015, Le Consort is an early music ensemble dedicated to the quintessential chamber music genre that reigned supreme in the Baroque era: the trio sonata. Made up of two violins, a cello and a harpsichord, the ensemble’s diverse repertoire includes trio sonatas from Italy, France, Germany and England, which represent the essence of Baroque chamber music., Le Consort’s Music in the Park Series program highlights the works of well-known composers who helped define the genre, such as J.S Bach, Georg Phillipe Telemann and Francesco Geminiani, as well as those whose works remain unknown and often unpublished, such as Giorgio Gentili, Nicola Porpora, and Michel-Pignolet de Montéclair.

Le Consort

Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ

American violinist Simone Porter leads New Century and students from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in this musical tour of illumination. Featuring works from the 12th to the 21st centuries, each piece depicts different kinds of light: light from nature, light that inspires or clarifies, and light that bestows joy. Beginning with Andrew Norman’s Sabina, written in response to an ecstatic experience watching the sunrise in an ancient Roman cathedral, and moving through the upward gaze of Hildegard von Bingen’s antiphon to divine wisdom, the program concludes with Mozart’s Divertimento in F major, the very spirit of levity and brilliance.

Enlighten Me New Century Chamber Orchestra with Simone Porter

Stanford University

The Czech Philharmonic’s Advent begins with low strings and ends with low brass. This ensemble—made up of all members of the orchestra’s trombone and tuba sections —has consistently received warm acclaim. Spanning music from the Renaissance to the 20th-century, the programme honours not only the rich sound of brass but also pays tribute to Břetislav Kotrba, a long-time member of the Czech Philharmonic and a master of musical arrangements.

Advent Concert IV • Czech Philharmonic Low Brass Ensemble

Rudolfinum

And there was light: By the end of the 16th century at the latest, affect had become an indispensable component of music. Stylus luxurians – "luminous style" – is what music theorist and composer Christoph Bernhard calls this creative device, which was also prevalent in the Baroque period and is characterized by theatricality and intense emotional expression. The Ensemble Astrum researches, experiments, and creates. In their program "And there was light ," the trio of artists led by award-winning Salzburg recorder player Felix Gutschi and Dutch soprano Noëlle Drost dedicate themselves to the stylus luxurians and take the audience on an emotionally profound journey through the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical periods.

Museum Concert: Ensemble Astrum And there was

Mozart Residence

This event, featuring the Mozarteum vocal Ensemble and the Capella dell'halla, opens the new Alpine Baroque concert series at Salzburg Cathedral. The title "On Galleries and Balconies" derives from the historical custom of the 17th century, when vocal and instrumental groups were distributed throughout the nave following the Italian model. This results in exciting spatial sound effects in works by Salzburg Cathedral Kapellmeister Andreas Hofer and HIF Biber.

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Salzburg Cathedral

Musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra and Alexander Reeuwijk take you on an excursion through Beethoven’s ‘Pastorale’ and other works.

Close-up: Early birds

The Concertgebouw

A gifted composer and violinist, Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber produced a host of sacred works and revolutionized the technique of his instrument, leaving behind him a legacy of virtuoso and imaginative scores, meditative or ardent, eminently spiritual and spectacular.

Le temps des rêves

Billetterie de la Ville

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Spartanburg Philharmonic as we present "Go For Baroque" on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Chapman Cultural Center, located at 200 East Saint John Street, Spartanburg, United States. This exquisite concert, jointly curated by our Concertmaster, Joanna Mullfinger, is a celebration of the Baroque era's opulent sounds, featuring the remarkable talent of our musicians.

"Go For Baroque" will transport you to a time when composers like Bach, Purcell, and Corelli were the luminaries of the classical music world. The program promises a rich tapestry of melodies and harmonies, showcasing a selection of pieces that highlight the luxury and elegance of Baroque music. 

**Program Highlights Include:**
- Henry Purcell, Pavanne and Chaconne 7'
- J.S. Bach, Orchestral Suite no. 1 11'
- Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Battalia a 10 11'
- Arcangelo Corelli, (program subject to change)

This is a unique opportunity to step into a musical time capsule and experience the height of Baroque luxury through a live performance. 

**Ticket Information:**
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**Note:** Program subject to change. Timings, when given, are approximate.

Don't miss this splendid journey through the Baroque era with the Spartanburg Philharmonic. Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of exquisite music that promises to be both a feast for the ears and a journey for the soul.

Go For Baroque

Zimmerli Plaza

NOCCO’s 10th Anniversary Season continues with music from around the globe, spanning nearly 350 years! Opening with Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber's Battalia à 10, the orchestra will paint a vivid and innovative depiction of a 17th-century battle that will captivate with its imaginative techniques and lively rhythms. Following is Viet Cuong's Extra(ordinarily) Fancy, a contemporary piece featuring two oboe soloists. Oboists, Janet Putnam and Bhavani Kotha will delight you with this piece’s playful energy, intricate textures, and unexpected twists. Australian composer Peggy Glanville-Hicks' Sinfonia da Pacifica provides a serene and reflective contrast, drawing inspiration from the Pacific region and enveloping the audience in its exotic and tranquil melodies. Finally, Mozart's Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385 'Haffner', a work known for its brisk and joyful character brings the concert to a triumphant close.

Eccentricities

Mount Baker Community Club

Town Hall Seattle

We celebrate the season with a festive and charming Baroque program focused on the flute, featuring works by Telemann, Bach, and more.

Baroque Bounty

Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church

Rachel Podger has been called “the queen of the baroque violin”. And Heinrich Biber was the ultimate maverick of 17th century music – a composer who took a new-fangled instrument called the violin and made it sing, dance, pray and turn somersaults. Today, Podger plays Biber, accompanied by members of her superb, handpicked ensemble Brecon Baroque: Elizabeth Kenny (lute) and Marcin Swiatkiewicz (harpsichord).

Rachel Podger & Brecon Baroque

Bute Park

Ana Julija Mlejnik Železnik is a Slovenian violinist who has performed as a soloist on international stages such as Tokyo, Paris, London, Brussels, Ancona, Ljubljana and Toronto. She has won the first prize at the Genoa International Competition and has shared the stage with many important musicians. She is also the artistic director of the Loka da Camera Chamber Music Festival in Škofja Loka, Slovenia. Additionally, she is a member of several chamber music ensembles.

Lunchtime Recital: Ana Julija Mlejnik Železnik, violin

The Hearn Recital Room

Join us for a captivating afternoon at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center with "The Carnival of the Animals" by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This enchanting event is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 3:00 pm in the intimate setting of the Spa Little Theater.

The program promises a rich and varied experience, starting with Baroque works for diverse instrumental combinations. Highlights include Ravel’s Introduction et allegro for an unusual ensemble of harp, flute, clarinet, and string quartet. The summer season finale at SPAC will be Saint-Saëns’s "Carnival of the Animals" in its original instrumentation for chamber ensemble, offering a riotously fun depiction of animals ranging from turtles and kangaroos to lions, birds, and, humorously, even pianists.

The performance will feature an impressive lineup of musicians, including Wu Han and Wu Qian on piano, Sooyun Kim on flute, David Shifrin on clarinet, Bridget Kibbey on harp, Ian David Rosenbaum and Ayano Kataoka on percussion, Richard Lin and Francisco Fullana on violin, Guillermo Figueroa on viola, Sterling Elliott on cello, and Nina Bernat on double bass.

The program includes:
- Biber’s Sonata representativa in A major for Violin and Continuo, C. 146 B. IV 184 c. 1669
- Bach’s Concerto in A major for Keyboard, Strings, and Continuo, BWV 1055 c. 1738-39
- Vivaldi’s Concerto in D major for Flute, Strings, and Continuo, RV 428, Il gardellino 1729
- Ravel’s Introduction et allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet 1905
- Saint-Saëns’s Le carnaval des animaux for Ensemble 1886

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of classical music in a beautiful setting. Tickets are available now. Become a SPAC member today for exclusive benefits including classical ticket discounts, Live Nation priority ticket access, preferred parking, and special event invites.

The Carnival of the Animals

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Final Festival Concert

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Join us for an enchanting evening with Acronym, the renowned ensemble known for their vivid interpretations of early music, as they return to the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts series. This special performance, titled "Vienna: City of Music, City of Dreams," will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM at the iconic Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park, New York.

Dive into the heart of Vienna's rich musical heritage with a program that spans the Baroque era, featuring compositions by Giovanni Valentini, Antonio Bertali, Georg Piscator, Adam Drese, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, Pietro Andrea Ziani, Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, and Alessandro Poglietti. The evening promises a journey through time with pieces ranging from sonatas to ballettae, including a modern premiere and the dramatic "The Battle of Vienna" arranged by A.A. Schmelzer.

This performance marks Acronym's return to our series following their debut in June 2023, a concert that was met with critical acclaim. The ensemble's appearance is generously supported by The MacDonald-Peterson Foundation, ensuring an unforgettable night of music under the stars.

For more information on Acronym and to explore program notes, visit our website. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Vienna's musical legacy, brought to life by the talented musicians of Acronym.

Acronym

Central Park

This concert is a beloved tradition at the festival led by Andrew Arthur.

Twilight in the Cathedral

San Carlos Cathedral

Experimental string music by Pachelbel, Biber and Buxtehude.

Instruments of Time and Truth

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

South Korean violinist Jinjoo Cho – first prizewinner of the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and Concours musical international de Montrál, Buenos Aires, and more – joins Emerald City Music for a first-ever full length concert for only the solo violin. Three vastly different works bring into vision a “circle of life” narrative, musically bringing together a beginning and an end in the present moment. Beginning with the wandering mysteriousness of Biber’s Passacaglia – one of the world’s oldest surviving solo violin works – the night gives way to Bach’s stately Chaconne; widely considered the greatest work of all time in the violin repertoire. Juri Seo’s Toy Store – a multimedia work dedicated to Jinjoo Cho – is not music for children, but rather a reflective journey through the various experiences of childhood that live on in our minds as adults. Drawing inspiration from punk jazz, John Adams, 19th-century presto movements, and video game music, the first movement, “Jack-in-the-Box,” is a dramatic portrayal of surprise, humor, and obsession as experienced in a child-like mind. The second movement, “Monster Truck”, combines heavy metal and 18th-century Chaconne to create a musical narrative that is at once violent and hilarious. “Mobile,” explores the feelings of comfort and fear associated with falling asleep, as one experiences a taste of death. In the fourth movement, “Roller Skates,” a resolution begins to take shape as the violin and prerecorded track participate in multi-part unison canons. Finally, in the final movement, “Bubbles,” the ethereal soundscape of pizzicati, harmonics, and tremolo evokes lightness and release.

Emerald City Music: An Evening with Jinjoo Cho

South Puget Sound Community College

Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of viola repertoire that spans from the 1600s to the 2000s! Selections come from a variety of time periods and styles and showcase the viola's ability to sound adventurous, painfully somber, eternally grateful, and downright terrifying.

Student Degree Recital: Brian Shoop, Viola MM Recital

University of Maryland

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of J.S. Bach with "The Italian Bach / The French Bach" concert series, presented by the Sebastians. This captivating weekend of music, taking place on February 17-18, 2024, at the historic Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, promises an intimate exploration of Bach's solo violin masterpieces, alongside complementary works that delve into the Italian and French influences on Bach's musical genius.

Featuring the virtuosic talents of Nicholas DiEugenio on violin, with Daniel Lee and Jeffrey Grossman enriching the performances with their expertise, this event is a must-attend for classical music enthusiasts. The program spans two days, each offering an 80-minute journey through Bach's Sei Solo à violino senza basso accompagnato, complemented by pieces from composers such as Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Isabella Leonarda, and more, showcasing the diverse stylistic influences that shaped Bach's compositions.

The concert series is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, located at 552 West End Ave, providing an atmospheric setting for these timeless works. Attendees are also offered the unique opportunity to engage with the music beyond the live performance, with access to a virtual concert experience available 2-4 weeks after the event.

In keeping with the Sebastians' commitment to accessibility and community engagement, student tickets are available for free, and community comp tickets are offered to those for whom ticket prices may be a barrier. The event also prioritizes health and safety, with a mask-optional policy and no requirement for vaccine cards, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for all attendees.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the dual facets of Bach's musical personality through "The Italian Bach / The French Bach" concert series. Reserve your tickets now and join us for a weekend of unparalleled musical artistry.

The Italian Bach The French Bach

Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church

Part II of Oberlin's annual Danenberg Honors Recital featuring some of the Conservatory's most outstanding students.

The Danenberg Honors Recital is named in memory of Emil Charles Danenberg, who served Oberlin as a member of the Conservatory Piano Faculty for thirty years, Dean of the Conservatory of Music and 11th President of Oberlin College.

The Danenberg Honors Recital, Part II

Oberlin College

Heinrich Biber’s stunning Sonatas on the Mysteries of the Rosary have haunted violinists for centuries. Each of these virtuosic sonatas tells a dramatic story from the life of Christ – but the performer must discover and interpret the story through the secrets of the music. AF Concertmaster Alan Choo and friends bring drama and reverence to these masterpieces as they celebrate the release of their new album.

Sacred Mysteries

Cameren Anai Williams, Viola

The Juilliard School

Experience the profound beauty of "Awe and Wonder" with Ars Lyrica Houston on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 7:30 PM. This enchanting evening will take place at St. Philip Presbyterian Church, located at 4807 San Felipe St, offering a journey through major works for chorus and orchestra that explore the creation story and the incarnation of Christ.

The program features C. P. E. Bach's setting of Friedrich Klopstock’s "Morning Song on the Feast of Creation," blending Enlightenment thought with Christian theology, and Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s "Midnight Mass for Christmas," which infuses the canonical text with the melodies of French carols. Adding to the festive spirit, Heinrich Biber’s "Serenade of the Nightwatchman" promises to set an expectant tone for the holiday season.

The performance will showcase the talents of Julia Fox, Amia Langer, Michael Skarke, Sarah Dyer, Thomas O'Neill, Hayden Smith, Joeavian Rivera, and Christopher Besch, marking an Ars Lyrica debut for some. This event is a highlight of Ars Lyrica's 20th anniversary season, celebrating "20 Years of Magic."

Tickets are available for in-person attendance, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Special rates are offered for students with a promo code and valid ID. Please note, this concert will not be live-streamed.

Join us for an evening of "Awe and Wonder," where sublime simplicity and musical brilliance come together for a memorable holiday celebration.

Awe and Wonder

Saint Philip Presbyterian Church

Be inspired, transported and uplifted in this, a journey through no less than 600 years of music celebrating Christmas. From Pachelbel’s beloved Canon, heard afresh on our period instruments, through to the rich, melting harmonies of Tchaikovsky and John Taverner’s spare, haunting, The Lamb, plus a brand new piece by Roderick Williams, written especially for the occasion. Music that will resonate with you for long after the concert, and a perfect start to the Holiday season.

Six Centuries Of Christmas

First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Juilliard415 | Invention of the Orchestra

Lincoln Center

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

Part luminous meditation, part dark diabolical jig creating an elegy for our grandchildren’s planet, this is a concerto that requires true virtuosity. In Arabella Steinbacher’s hands, it will be a transcendent experience.

The colossal opening chords of Thus Spoke Zarathustra are iconic – made famous by Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Richard Strauss had a unique gift for generating enormous sound from a symphony orchestra. Vast, beautiful and almost overwhelming, Zarathustra is awe-inspiring from start to finish.

Arabella Steinbacher Performs Lentz

Sydney Opera House

Skye Darling (M.M. '24) presents a violin recital.

Student Recital: Skye Darling, Violin

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Artistic Partner Richard Egarr brings both dramatic flair and tenderness to works from the Baroque era. Johann Heinrich Schmelzer and Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber were pioneers of the violin and their groundbreaking music uses new techniques to depict the sounds of battle, rowdy soldiers singing at a pub and the song of a nightwatchman. Johann Sebastian Bach’s beloved Orchestral Suite No. 3 is filled with flashy brass fanfares and vigorous dances, and includes “Air on the G String,” one of his most famous melodies

Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 with Richard Egarr

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

Temple Israel

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Beethoven’s tuneful Seventh Symphony was called “the apotheosis of the dance” by Richard Wagner. The work’s dance-like elements, energy, and sense of joy are conveyed through rhythm.  After a slow introduction, the first movement is ignited by a dancing, dotted 6/8 rhythm that propels the entire Vivace.  The symphony’s second movement departs briefly from the other rhythmically charged movements. Perhaps the work’s best-known movement, the melody is dramatic and memorable for its simplicity. The composer Robert Schumann likened the movement to a “rustic wedding.”  The third movement, perhaps the most overtly dance-like movement, has a middle section in which one pitch is sustained with little variation, first in the violins then the trumpets. It is rhythm that drives this movement, contributing to its joyful spirit.  The finale is full of energy and exuberance, charging toward a triumphant and fulfilling conclusion at a breakneck pace. British musicologist Donald Tovey called the movement a “triumph of Bacchic fury.” The magic of this work is incessant and captivating rhythmic drive.  Charles Ives’ music imagines a powerful link between nature and the human spirit, and the journey that creates depth and adds substance to human life. The Unanswered Question, which opens this program, has been described as a piece of philosophy expressed in music. Ives writes in the score’s forward about how the composition considers humanity’s “perennial question of existence.” Three distinct groups – a solo trumpet (in many performances played offstage), four flutes, and strings express a probing and meditative quest for the answer.  Additional works on the program include excerpts from Biber’s Battalia, an evocative set for string orchestra in the tradition of vocal descriptions of a battle. Innovative techniques are called for, especially for the work’s time (1673), including col legno, in which the players use the wood of their bows to beat the strings of their instruments or a percussive pizzicato to imitate cannon shots.

Beethoven Seven

Sunset Center Theater

Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and baroque master Monica Huggett for music by Biber, Muffat, Rittler and more.

Monica Hugget & Bohemian Trumpets

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

Colburn School

Royal Northern Sinfonia take to the stage in the intimate surroundings of Sage Two, with double bassist Will Duerden stepping into the limelight as both soloist and director.

Bruch, Holst and Biber

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Royal Northern Sinfonia, with their Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska directing and stepping into the solo spot.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons 2026

The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Kings Place, London

Contemporary composers have found inspiration in baroque music; baroque composers have written music that sounds ahead of its time. This concert will feature Lara Turner, principal cello, performing on baroque and modern cello in an eclectic program juxtaposing music from both time periods.

Musician Voices: Baroque Reflections

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Hailed for his athletic and virtuoso playing and for his sensitive interpretations, recorder player Vincent Lauzer leads an active career as a performer, artistic director, and teacher. He is the artistic director of the Lamèque International Baroque Music Festival, the youth development program coordinator for Arion Baroque Orchestra, and the co-artistic director of the Montreal Baroque Festival.

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 26, 2026

Bruch, Holst and Biber · Royal Northern Sinfonia

21 - 25 Oct, 2026

Vivaldi's Four Seasons 2026 · Royal Northern Sinfonia

Jan 10, 2027

Musician Voices: Baroque Reflections · South Bend Symphony Orchestra

Apr 7, 2027

7 / Tilting At Windmills · Manitoba Chamber Orchestra

Past events

Aug 27, 2026

Baroque Playful And Predatory · Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra

30 - 31 May, 2026

Baroque In Bloom · Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

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