Newton Baroque, directed by keyboardist Andrus Madsen, is a period instrument ensemble dedicated to innovative performances of Baroque repertoire. The standing musicians of Newton Baroque are known for their enjoyment in taking musical risks together and imbuing their performances with a spirit of improvisatory spontaneity.
Saturday, March 30, 7:30 pm
at the Nathanial Allen House 35 Webster St, Newton, MA The Freitags Akademie: Chamber Music by Johann Gottlieb Janitsch and his closest colleagues. In 1736, with permission from Frederick the Great, the violist Johann Gottlieb Janitsch founded the Freitags Akademie a salon series in Janitsch’s home in which professionals and amateurs would gather and play for each other. Performers and composers included many of the best musicians at the Court of Frederick the Great. Sarah Darling and Julia Glenn – Violin, Alison Gangler – Oboe, Sarah Freiberg Ellison – Cello, Andrus Madsen – keyboard |
Friday, April 12, 7:30 pm
at the Nathanial Allen House 35 Webster St, Newton, MA Concerts Royaux: Chamber Music at the Court of Louis XV Featuring the noble Concerts Royaux by François Couperin and other chamber music from the 1720s which would have been performed at Versailles in the earliest years of the reign of Louis XV. Julia Glenn – Violin, Alison Gangler – Oboe, Mary Oleskiewicz – flute, Laura Jeppesen – Viola da gamba, Sarah Freiberg - cello, Andrus Madsen – Harpsichord |