Dazzling virtuosity awaits in Vivaldi’s Concerto in G for Two Violins and Two Cellos, which is followed by French Baroque composer Rameau’s Opera Suite. The practice of excerpting suites from the orchestral music in operas began with Rameau, who remarked that people seemed to enjoy the orchestral music more than the opera!

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6

Sunset Center

Pianist and composer Mikael Darmanie performs an eclectic program showcasing the musical perspectives that have most influenced his own, from Olivier Messiaen, Robert Schumann and Alexander Scriabin to Erykah Badu. Darmanie says, “At first glance it’s giving music-streaming-app-playlist-on-shuffle vibes, but at its core, it represents the intersection of two disparate systems: the eclecticism of today’s algorithmic based society and the indifference of nature.”

Jean-philippe Rameau

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 17, 2025

Mikael Darmanie, piano · Kaufman Music Center

Past events

15 - 22 Jul, 2024

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 · Carmel Bach Festival

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