The San Diego Early Music Society is proud to collaborate with the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library to bring you an evening of Baroque music with the Kensington Baroque...
The legendary Canadian baroque orchestra Tafelmusik is no stranger to San Diego audiences. But when it joins forces with “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin” (The Times), Rachel Podger—serving as both soloist and conductor—it promises an unforgettable evening. Their Brilliant Baroque program includes suites and concertos by Lully, Telemann, Handel, and the reconstructed violin concerto BWV 1056R by J. S. Bach.
In the long history of the San Diego Early Music Society, Concerto Köln holds a very special place. Not only have they become dear friends, but they are also a consistent audience favorite. For their sixth appearance, they will share the stage with star violinist Shunske Sato and virtuoso recorder player Max Volbers in another thrilling program of baroque gems by Telemann, Vivaldi, Handel, Sammartini, and the reconstructed violin concerto BWV 1052R by J. S. Bach.
In a season full of audience favorites, this is the debut we’ve long anticipated. Violinist extraordinaire Amandine Beyer and her ensemble Gli Incogniti—hailed across Europe and Asia—have been rarer guests in the United States. Their program explores the “bewitching and endlessly inventive” (Gramophone) music of Nicola Matteis, as well as works by Henry Purcell. The performance promises to be “rich in spontaneity and a sense of exploration, wonderfully addictive” (Gramophone).
To conclude our thrilling Solo Series, celebrated harpsichordist and organist Benjamin Alard returns for an artist residency at All Souls, featuring two recitals over two days. Highlights include the Italian Concerto on harpsichord on Friday evening and the iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor on the organ on Sunday. Don’t miss these two evenings of “superbly and sympathetically played” (San Diego Union-Tribune) music.
To conclude our thrilling Solo Series, celebrated harpsichordist and organist Benjamin Alard returns for an artist residency at All Souls, featuring two recitals over two days. Highlights include the Italian Concerto on harpsichord on Friday evening and the iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor on the organ on Sunday. Don’t miss these two evenings of “superbly and sympathetically played” (San Diego Union-Tribune) music.
As a fitting conclusion to our season, we are thrilled to welcome back star countertenor Philippe Jaroussky and his Artaserse ensemble. Their electrifying appearance four years ago remains vivid in our memory. This return promises equally breathtaking artistry, with a program of cantatas by Alessandro Scarlatti, Baldassare Galuppi, Nicola Porpora, and Antonio Vivaldi (“Cessate, mai cessate!”), as well as concertos by Durante and Vivaldi.