The Barbaric Beauty

Jimmy Drancsak ~ violin
Lydia Becker ~ violin
Nathan Francisco ~ cello
Morgan Davison ~ bassoon
Hanbyeol Lee ~ harpsichord

The Barbaric Beauty explores the intersections of Georg Philipp Telemann’s works with Eastern European folk traditions. Featuring pieces from the Uhrovska Collection (1730), alongside his trio sonatas and chamber music, this program reveals Telemann’s fascination with the vibrant energy and rhythmic vitality of Eastern European music, blending sophisticated Baroque structures with spirited folk influences.

Hanbyeol Lee is a historical keyboard soloist and collaborative artist. A first-prize winner of the Wanda Landowska International Harpsichord Competition, she has appeared at venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Musica Antiqua Festival Brugge, and the Sablé Baroque Music Festival. She has also licensed a solo recording for permanent use in the French film Notre Dame. Hanbyeol is the founder of In Nomine Ensemble and is particularly interested in lesser-known repertoire. She studied at The Juilliard School, Conservatorio di Cimarosa in Italy, and Temple University.