ŒUVRES DE RORE, PANDOLFI MEALLI, UCCELLINI ET GESUALDO

L’ENSEMBLE COMPRENDRA POUR L’OCCASION
5 INSTRUMENTISTES

Mark Edwards, artistic director of Poiesis, plays Bach’s Goldberg Variations.

Mark Edwards, Assistant Professor of Harpsichord, plays Bach’s Goldberg Variations.

This delightful period instrument ensemble’s program, Age of Indulgence, presents daring, experimental French rococo works—music from the eve of an aesthetic revolution. These works from the 1740s and ’50s mix the humor and wit of early classical composers with characteristically lush French harmonies. Les Délices performs works for oboe, strings, and harpsichord by François-André Philidor, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Michel Blavet, Jean-Pierre Guignon, and others.

This delightful period instrument ensemble’s program, Age of Indulgence, presents daring, experimental French rococo works—music from the eve of an aesthetic revolution. These works from the 1740s and ’50s mix the humor and wit of early classical composers with characteristically lush French harmonies. Les Délices performs works for oboe, strings, and harpsichord by François-André Philidor, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Michel Blavet, Jean-Pierre Guignon, and others.

A variety of airs de cour and airs sérieux et à boire from the second half of the 17th century, as well as chamber music by Hotteterre and Marais, and solo harpsichord music of Chambonnières.

Andréanne Brisson-Paquin, soprano
Joanna Marsden, baroque flute
​​​​​​​Mark Edwards, harpsichord

ŒUVRES CONCERTANTES DE BACH ET DE TELEMANN

L’ENSEMBLE COMPRENDRA POUR L’OCCASION
10 INSTRUMENTISTES

Enjoy an evening of the tastiest Italian Baroque treats from the late 1600s. Featuring Suzie LeBlanc, Matthias Maute, Mark Edwards, and Mark Fewer.

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Kent Nagano and the OSM present a concert devoted to Johann Sebastian Bach – perhaps the most important composer in the history of classical music. Among other gems, the program features the Fourth Brandenburg Concerto, which illustrates Bach’s incomparable genius for counterpoint and fugue.

On fête le retour de la violoncelliste Elinor Frey qui, en compagnie de l’extraordinaire soprano Suzie LeBlanc, propose un concert baroque centré sur un corpus de musique pour violoncelle découvert dans un petit centre d’archives, en Italie. Ce manuscrit renferme des œuvres parmi les toutes premières à avoir été écrites pour le violoncelle comme instrument soliste, dont les sonates brillantes et lyriques du milanais Angelo Maria Fiorè, ainsi que des airs anonymes mariant les lignes expressives du violoncelle à des textes empreints de​​ nostalgie, de tourments et d’amour idéalisé.

Suzie LeBlanc, soprano
Elinor Frey, violoncelle baroque
Michel Angers, luth
Mark Edwards, clavecin

Suzie LeBlanc, soprano
Elinor Frey, violoncelle baroque
Michel Angers, luth
Mark Edwards, clavecin

Hampstead Community Centre presents Elinor Frey and Mark Edwards, "A Cello in Italy"

Baroque cellist Elinor Frey and soprano Suzie Leblanc explore newly discovered pieces, long hidden away in Como, Italy. Brilliant and lyrical, this treasure trove of sonatas, likely written by Milanese cellist Angelo Maria Fiorè, are woven with expressive Italian arias arranged for cello and voice.

Suzie Leblanc, soprano
Elinor Frey, cello
Michel Angers, theorbo
Mark Edwards, harpsichord

Francis Colpron, recorder
Olivier Brault, Baroque violin
Mélisande Corriveau, pardessus de viole and baroque cello
Mark Edwards, positive organ

As early music specialists, members of Les Boréades de Montréal deliver historically faithful concerts, bringing to life performance practices of the era and playing on period instruments. The ensemble will present an exquisite chamber music arrangement of the timeless works of one of the greatest baroque composers of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert will take place at the ideal venue: the Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey, with its exceptional acoustics and unique contemplative atmosphere.

A recital of French cantatas from the first half of the 17th century that set to music the furioso adventures of gods, goddesses, and heroes of mythology.

Vincent Ranallo, baritone

Olivier  Brault,  violin

Elinor Frey, cello

Mark Edwards, harpsichord

Les Délices and Quire Cleveland join forces for an exciting program of French Baroque music for chorus and orchestra. Resplendent, rarely-heard works by Rameau and Mondonville – plus the modern premiere of a solo for tenor with orchestra – make this a concert not to be missed! Three performances in Willoughby Hills, Cleveland, and Shaker Heights.

Les Délices and Quire Cleveland join forces for an exciting program of French Baroque music for chorus and orchestra. Resplendent, rarely-heard works by Rameau and Mondonville – plus the modern premiere of a solo for tenor with orchestra – make this a concert not to be missed! Three performances in Willoughby Hills, Cleveland, and Shaker Heights.

Les Délices and Quire Cleveland join forces for an exciting program of French Baroque music for chorus and orchestra. Resplendent, rarely-heard works by Rameau and Mondonville – plus the modern premiere of a solo for tenor with orchestra – make this a concert not to be missed! Three performances in Willoughby Hills, Cleveland, and Shaker Heights.

Concerts at the Crossroads
Spring Program Series

Michael Lynn, Recorder and Baroque Flute
Mark Edwards, Harpsichord
 

Fated Lovers: Vocal Music of the French Baroque
Just as in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, true love sometimes ends with the ultimate sacrifice. Two evocative cantatas by Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (Pyrame et Thisbé and Héro et Leandre) and excerpts from Rameau’s groundbreaking opera Hippolyte et Aricie relate the timeless tales of star-crossed lovers

Fated Lovers: Vocal Music of the French Baroque
Just as in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, true love sometimes ends with the ultimate sacrifice. Two evocative cantatas by Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (Pyrame et Thisbé and Héro et Leandre) and excerpts from Rameau’s groundbreaking opera Hippolyte et Aricie relate the timeless tales of star-crossed lovers

Fated Lovers: Vocal Music of the French Baroque
Just as in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, true love sometimes ends with the ultimate sacrifice. Two evocative cantatas by Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (Pyrame et Thisbé and Héro et Leandre) and excerpts from Rameau’s groundbreaking opera Hippolyte et Aricie relate the timeless tales of star-crossed lovers

Vivaldi–Con amore

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra presents an all-Vivaldi program, led by its exciting new Music Director, violinist Elisa Citterio. Renowned for her brilliant, nuanced, and virtuosic performances, Elisa will perform two violin concertos celebrating love: “L’amoroso” and “L’amato bene.” The program also includes colourful concertos for bassoon, oboes, and strings, featuring Tafelmusik’s dynamic musicians. 

Vivaldi–Con amore

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra presents an all-Vivaldi program, led by its exciting new Music Director, violinist Elisa Citterio. Renowned for her brilliant, nuanced, and virtuosic performances, Elisa will perform two violin concertos celebrating love: “L’amoroso” and “L’amato bene.” The program also includes colourful concertos for bassoon, oboes, and strings, featuring Tafelmusik’s dynamic musicians. 

Vivaldi–Con amore

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra presents an all-Vivaldi program, led by its exciting new Music Director, violinist Elisa Citterio. Renowned for her brilliant, nuanced, and virtuosic performances, Elisa will perform two violin concertos celebrating love: “L’amoroso” and “L’amato bene.” The program also includes colourful concertos for bassoon, oboes, and strings, featuring Tafelmusik’s dynamic musicians.