July 21, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Works from Haydn, Rossini, Rebecca Clarke, Jesse Montgomery, Beethoven, and Mozart Works for the Cello, Violin, and Viola Highlighting the playful side of classical music, this concert showcases music full of wit, charm, and lively energy. From timeless elegance to dynamic modernity, each piece brings a unique perspective on the joy and creativity of […]
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July 21, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Works for Violin, Cello, Theorbo, Harpsichord, and Vocalist Each festival season, we strive to introduce our audience to a new composer through this series. This year, we spotlight Isabella Leonarda, an extraordinary 17th-century composer who defied expectations as a nun to become one of the most prolific female composers of her time. Known for her […]
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July 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – J.S. Bach – Ricercar a Six, Haydn – Harpsichord Concerto in D major, and Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 in C major Monday evening’s program offers a rich tapestry of musical voices, presenting works by Bach, Haydn, and Beethoven that explore the art of innovation and transformation. The evening begins with Bach’s Ricercar a 6, a masterpiece […]
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July 22, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Works from J.S. Bach, C.P.E Bach, and Telemann Works for Violin, Oboe, Cello, and Harpsichord Exploring the musical legacy of J.S. Bach, his son C.P.E. Bach, and C.P.E Bach’s Godfather, Georg Philipp Telemann, this program compares and contrasts their styles while demonstrating how their combined influence shaped the German High Baroque period. Program […]
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July 22, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – In honor of Allen Whear Works from Linda Caitlin Smith, Haydn, Sirmen, J.S. Bach, and Mozart Works for a String Quartet The concert features pieces that mirror and reflect one another, from Bach’s Contrapunctus No. 6 to quartets by Haydn, Sirmen, and Mozart. Each work echoes elements of the others, highlighting the interconnectedness of these composers […]
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