“Conversation Galante – A Courteous Conversation”
Jewels of the French Baroque
Crescendo’s Period Instrument Ensemble performs works by French Baroque composers of the 18th century.
This concert recreates the experience of what was considered to be one of the highest privileges: hearing a small ensemble of highly qualified musicians in an intimate setting, performing music from the golden era of Baroque chamber music in France. One of the favorite instruments of the Sun-King Louis XIV, the Baroque flute, or traverso, became the most popular wind instrument of the royal court in Paris, the cultural center of Europe. This program showcases some of the most sophisticated and graceful flute solo and ensemble works by François Couperin (his “Concert Royeaux II”), Jacques-Martin Hotteterre, Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, Michel de la Barre, Antoine Dornel, Robert De Visée, and Henry D’Anglebert.
Performers are Crescendo’s Period Instrument Ensemble
- Rodrigo Tarraza, traverso
- Christine Gevert, harpsichord
- Hideki Yamaya, theorbo
- Gina Allende, viola da gamba (Chile)
Sunday, July 17, at 4:00 pm – St Paul’s Church, Stockbridge, MA
SINGERS based in the Berkshires are invited to join Crescendo’s Ensembles: Crescendo Chorus, Crescendo Vocal Ensemble, Crescendo Young Artists Program. We have openings for both amateur and paid professional positions in all voice groups. A limited number of scholarships are available. We regularly perform in Lakeville, CT and Great Barrington, MA. Learn more, and schedule and audition by writing to: crescendo@crescendomusic.org
Crescendo At Home – New Program!
Mientras me abraza–Baroque, Latino, and Folk Fusion
Price: $5 – complete concert
Recorded: April 9, 2022
Saint James Place, Great Barrington, MA
Chamber Music with a ‘twist’: Polish folk music influenced music by J.S. Bach and Telemann, and traditional and contemporary Latin American works arranged for an unusual combination of instruments.
Performers:
Job Salazar Fonseca, violin and percussion
Carlos Boltes, viola and charango
Christine Gevert, virginal
What is Crescendo At Home?
Now you can watch Crescendo’s concerts at home at any time with our virtual concert portal – Crescendo at Home!
We want to keep choral and baroque music experiences alive not only during the pandemic, but also for your pleasure, comfort and for anyone who is not able to attend concerts in person.
Recorded in high quality audio by former Carnegie Hall engineer Leszek Wojcik, and filmed in high definition by Charlette Media Productions, we offer you an experience that is similar to being there in person. It even brings you closer to the performers than you ever would in a live concert.
Each concert video is $5 to purchase and gives you unlimited viewing opportunities to watch at your convenience.
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