Program Offerings

Bach’s Brandenburg 5, Plus Four

“Old music played with high artistry” — Worcester Telegram

One of Bach’s most beloved works, along with four more lively
chamber concertos by Georg Philipp Telemann, Antonio Vivaldi,
Michel Corrette, and Johann Stoelzel.

The Flair of the French Concerto

Brilliant and stylish concertos for flute, violin, cello and chamber
ensemble by some of the first composers in France to write in the
genre. Works include the Concerto in A Minor for flute and strings
by Michel Blavet, the Cello Concerto in D Major by J. Boismortier,
and selections from Michel Corrette’s Concertos Comiques.

Baroque Dazzle: Quartets of Telemann, Bodinus, and Quantz

Spirited quartets of G. P. Telemann along with newly rediscovered
quartets of Johann Joachim Quantz and Sebastian Bodinus.
Colorful interplay and engaging dialogue abound in these delightful
works!

Magic of Mozart/Humor of Haydn

A program of charming chamber music by two of the greatest Classical
masters including well-loved and rarely-performed selections. Works
include Haydn’s Quartet in G Major for flute and strings, op, 5, no. 3,
Mozart’s Quartet in C Major for flute and strings, Haydn’s Trio in G Major
for flute, violin, and cello, and Mozart’s Duo in B-flat Major for violin
and viola.

Rameau and the Fabulous French Baroque

Instrumental and vocal chamber music of Rameau, Couperin,
Leclair, and others, including selections from Rameau’s Pièces
de clavicin en concerts and Couperin’s Les Nations
With guest baritone Aaron Engebreth

Music from Monticello

Chamber works played and collected by Thomas Jefferson and his family
including a violin sonata by Corelli, a trio sonata by Campioni, a flute sonata by
Tessarini, harpsichord pieces by Balbastre, and songs by Maria Cosway and
Francis Hopkinson
with guest mezzo-soprano Pamela Dellal

Bach and His Virtuosi

“played with freshness and wit” —Worcester Telegram

Vocal and instrumental works by outstanding musicians in the
milieu of Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as a work composed
by Bach that called upon the talents of virtuoso musicians in his
circle.

The program will include the cantata Quel vago seno of
J.A. Hasse, the Concerto in D Major for flute, strings and
continuo by Heinichen, a violin concerto by Pisendel, and
J. S. Bach’s Concerto in D Minor for harpsichord and strings
with guest mezzo-soprano Pamela Dellal

Haydn, Mozart, and t the Gypsy Style

This colorful program will explore the influence of exotic folk and
Gypsy themes upon the impeccable Classical writing of the two
great masters. Works include Haydn’s Piano Trio in G Major with
its famous “Gypsy Rondo,” Mozart’s String Quartet, K. 590,
Franz Danzi’s Trio in E minor for flute and strings, plus Hungarian
dances by Csermák and other Hungarian and Gypsy composers.

J. S. Bach’s Musical Offering

A complete performance of this monumental chamber work which
includes a trio sonata, ricercares for solo keyboard, and canons for
instrumental ensemble, all based on Frederick the Great’s Royal Theme.

Transatlantic Crossings: Chamber Music in Early America

Chamber works by some of America’s first classical composers,
including a piano trio, a flute quartet, string trios and
quartets trio by John Antes, Joseph Gehot, John Christopher Moller, and others.