2013-2014 Concert Series

The Virtuoso Orchestra

September 29, 2013

@ 4 pm ET

Music of Durante, Vivaldi, and others, to celebrate our own virtuoso orchestra! Concerti grossi for strings and a special treat, a Vivaldi bassoon concerto.

Julie Andrijeski, violin

Boel Gidholm, violin

Cynthia Black, violin

Mary Riccardi, violin

Karina Schmitz, violin

Daniel Elyar, viola

J. Tracy Mortimore, violone

David Morris, cello

Leon Schelhase, harpsichord

Deborah Fox, theorbo & guitar

Anna Marsh, bassoon

Women composers in the baroque were professionals, nuns, entrepreneurs, travelers, and courtiers. Music of Barbara Strozzi, Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Francesca Caccini, Isabella Leonarda, and other unusual women of the era.

Laura Heimes, soprano

Dongmyung Ahn, violin

Daniel S. Lee, violin

Emily Walhout, viola da gamba & cello

Michael Beattie, harpsichord

Deborah Fox, theorbo

Paul O’Dette

March 2, 2014

@ 4 pm ET

Described as “the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument”, this world-renowned lutenist takes time out of his international touring schedule to make a rare Rochester hometown appearance. Music of Bach and Weiss.

Paul O'Dette, lute

Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri

March 16, 2014

@ 4 pm ET

A masterpiece of sacred music, this cycle of seven cantatas is beautiful and inspirational.

Laura Heimes, soprano

Shari Alise Wilson, soprano

José Lemos, countertenor

Steven Hrycelak, bass

Dongmyung Ahn, violin

Boel Gidholm, violin

David Morris, viola da gamba

Zoe Weiss, viola da gamba

Heather Miller Lardin, violone

Michael Beattie, organ

Deborah Fox, theorbo

Ironwood Plays Brahms

April 13, 2014

@ 4 pm ET

Ironwood, the acclaimed period-instrument chamber ensemble from Australia, brings new luster to the music of Brahms. Their program includes the beloved f minor piano quintet and the g minor piano quartet.

Robin Wilson, violin

Rachael Beesley, violin

Nicole Forsyth, viola

Daniel Yeadon, cello

Neal Peres Da Costa, fortepiano