Treat yourself to a fabulous and intimate baroque performance by Le Consort, the Paris-based preeminent ensemble. Le Consort is co-directed by violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte who is recognized globally as one of the foremost baroque violinists, the virtuosic harpsichordist Justin Taylor, and Baroque violinist Sophie de Bardonnèche; and joined by cellist Hanna Salzenstein. These four accomplished musicians, all under the age of 30, approach the chamber baroque repertoire with fervent dedication, genuine sincerity, and a touch of modernity. Their collective mission is to unite compelling musical personalities in the pursuit of chamber music from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Seventh-day Adventist Church

‘A good voice… [is a] gift… so rare there is not one among a thousand that hath it’, wrote William Byrd in 1588. This didn’t put off singers wishing to try their luck: songbooks became hugely popular around the turn of the 17th century, most notably John Dowland’s groundbreaking First Booke of Songs or Ayres (1597).
This was music for performers to make their own. These works have a strongly operatic flavour, blending poetry and music to create intensely expressive drama that goes straight to the listener’s heart. Highlights include Purcell’s masterpiece In guilty night, which is held in the Academy’s Spencer Collection.

Resounding Shores: Songs, Scenes and Dialogues

Royal Academy of Music

While Shakespeare was defining English poetry and drama, Dowland was doing the same for English song. After Dowland, the influence of the Italians led to the magnificent achievements of Henry Purcell, arguably the greatest English composer of all time. GRAMMY-winning lutenist Stephen Stubbs, soprano Danielle Reutter-Harrah and violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock, explore the golden age of English song through works by John Dowland, William Lawes, Henry Purcell and others—where time may indeed stand still.

Time Stands Still: English Lute Songs

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (Corona del Mar, CA)

KONTRAPUNKTUS returns this January with five winter performances of its new, glorious production, “THE LONDONERS: An English Baroque Salute,” which spotlights the brilliant musical artistry of British, Scottish, and Irish composers during the Baroque era, including George Frideric Handel, William Boyce, Charles Avison, Carl Friedrich Abel, and Henry Purcell.

Kontrapunktus Presents The Londoners: An English Baroque Salute

St Ambrose Catholic Church

Ryan Cheng, Baroque Violin

The Juilliard School

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with Le Consort on Sunday, October 13th, at 3:30 pm, hosted at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, located at 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106. This remarkable ensemble, celebrated for their ravishing, exhilarating, and uniquely beautiful performances, will take you on a musical journey from Naples to London, featuring works by illustrious composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, and Antonio Vivaldi, among others.

Founded in 2017 and quickly rising to acclaim by winning both First Prize and the Audience Prize at the Loire Valley International Early Music Competition, Le Consort specializes in illuminating the compelling musical personalities of the 17th and 18th centuries. Their mission is to showcase the rich dialogue between two violins and the basso continuo, revealing a wealth of contrasts in vocality, sensuality, and virtuosity. Through their performances, they bring the quintessence of the Baroque to life with a personal, dynamic, and colorful language.

The program promises a captivating exploration of Baroque music, with pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, John Eccles, Nicola Matteis, Mrs. Philharmonica, Henry Purcell, Francesco Maria Veracini, and Antonio Vivaldi. This event is a must-attend for lovers of early music and those looking to experience the depth and beauty of chamber music from the Baroque period.

Tickets are available for order now. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Le Consort in the beautiful setting of Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Join us for an afternoon of exquisite music that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.

California Institute of Technology

Violinist Rakhi Singh performs works by Edmund Finnis, Julia Wolfe, Julius Eastman, Alex Groves, and more from her debut solo album, ‘Purnima’. A leading artist in the UK’s exciting contemporary classical music scene, Singh has firmly established her reputation touring with cutting-edge artists such as Phillip Glass, Abel Selaocoe, and the London Contemporary Orchestra. She is also the co-founder and Artistic Director of Manchester Collective, the award-winning ensemble known for its daring collaborations and engaging performances in spaces ranging from concert halls to warehouses, nightclubs to festivals.

Nicola Matteis

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 13, 2025

Sounds of Now: Purnima Eastman, Wolfe & Singh · Portsmouth Guildhall

Past events

Oct 14, 2024

Le Consort · InConcert Sierra

Jun 30, 2024

Resounding Shores: Songs, Scenes and Dialogues · Royal Academy of Music

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