2023-2024 Concert Series
Knight of the Lute
October 15, 2023
@ 4 pm ET
Discoveries from a lost Italian manuscript. Paul O’Dette plays solo lute music from the Albani Manuscript, only recently discovered in an Italian villa. Music of Kapsberger, Lorenzino, Cavaliere del Liuto, and more. US Premiere! Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St. Rochester pre-concert talk at 3:15 with Paul O’Dette
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A Festive Sound
December 3, 2023
@ 4 pm ET
Celebrate the season with glorious 17th century Italian/German music by Buxtehude, Monteverdi, Sulpitia Cesis, Rafaella Aleotti, Johann Theile, and more!
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Flash & Fire
January 21, 2024
@ 4 pm ET
Nina Stern, recorder, and friends explore the virtuosic Italian style of the 17th century. Music by Castello, Frescobaldi, van Eyke, and others, plus Corelli’s fiery La Follia! Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester 14614. Free parking is available in the lot across the street. The church is ADA Accessible. All tickets bought […]
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Humours of Whisky
March 17, 2024
@ 4 pm ET
Baroque meets traditional! Enjoy a toe-tapping mix of fiddling from the British Isles and baroque music by Purcell, Blow, and Geminiani. Back by popular demand, the Berwick Fiddle Consort and friends. Our program includes a variety of Irish reels and jigs, English hornpipes, a trio sonata by Geminiani based on Scottish tunes, and pieces arranged […]
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Music for Kings
April 28, 2024
@ 4 pm ET
Online ticket sales for Music for Kings are now closed; however, please do come to the concert and purchase your tickets at the door! Discover the vibrant musical tapestry of English courts during the 17th century, delving into a rich palate of musical colors from bowed and plucked strings. You’ll hear the exquisite Royal Consorts […]
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Talented New Artists
A new concert series featuring young up-and-coming virtuosos of the early music world. Casual, cool, accessible, free!
In November, hear recorder virtuoso Teresa Deskur, exploring over 500 years of innovation and musical change.
Old & New: Sephardic Reflections
Sunday, October 22, 3:00pm
Temple Beth El, 139 Winton Road, Rochester 14610
Free informal and informative pre-concert talk at 2:30pm
Early and contemporary music from the Jewish Sephardic tradition. A collaboration with contemporary music ensemble fivebyfive and with artist Lynne Feldman.
with Pegasus musicians Nell Snaidas, soprano; Nina Stern, recorders; Christa Patton, harp and winds; Deborah Fox, lute; and introducing Rex Benincasa, percussion
