French elegance, Italian vitality, and German tradition combine for a concert of Baroque fireworks. The first “age of virtuosity” is brought to life by a roster of truly virtuoso artists.

Program

Handel Concerto Grosso in D major for Two Violins, Cello, Strings, and Continuo, Op. 6, No. 5 (1739)
Couperin Concert Royal No. 4 in E minor for Oboe d’Amore and Continuo (1722)
Bach Concerto in A minor for Violin, Strings, and Continuo, BWV 1041 (c. 1730)
Vitali Ciaccona from Varie partite del passemezo, ciaccona, capricii, e passagalii for Two Violins and Continuo, Op. 7 (1682)
Telemann Concerto in G major for Viola, Strings, and Continuo (c. 1716-21)
Vivaldi Concerto in F major for Three Violins, Strings, and Continuo, RV 551 (1711)

Performers

Michael Sponseller, Harpsichord
Adam Barnett-Hart, Violin
Aaron Boyd, Violin
Bella Hristova, Violin
Chad Hoopes, Violin
Sean Lee, Violin
Todd Phillips, Violin
Pierre Lapointe, Viola
Matthew Lipman, Viola
Timothy Eddy, Cello
Brook Speltz, Cello
Anthony Manzo, Double Bass
Stephen Taylor, Oboe