23rd August 2026 4:30pm

Programme

Feedback and Reviews

Audience Feedback

"...a wonderful quirky mix with superb playing, bravo!"

"...love that you are digging up so much unknown and unfamiliar repertoire."

"...sublime, and really intellectually satisfying on many levels. And fun…."

"this concert delivered in spades (bad pun intended!)."

"...wonderful, as ever!"

The Green Piper (LIMELIGHT)

"... a rare pleasure to see John and Marie performing the bulk of this program as the tightest of duos."

"... Rickard’s informative, light-hearted and clear narration... was thought-provoking..."

"Johann Schop’s Lachrimae was as warm as honey and rich of tone in Ma’s violin and Searles’ perfectly sympathetic harpsichord. Effortless tempo changes and an introspective mood made the performance almost a meditation."

"Apeiron Baroque concerts are consistently educational, energetic and of a high technical standard. This one had the added interest of a seldom-showcased and completely intriguing instrument in Rickard’s enthusiastic hands. It is in offering new experiences through ancient creations to modern audiences that will keep the baroque tradition fresh and still with the capacity to surprise."

Writer: Michael Wilson; Limelight (24th August 2026)

Bagpipes and byways enliven Baroque journey

"As we have come to expect from Apeiron Baroque, this concert was a trip down the back streets and byways of early music."

"As always the playing of Searles and Ma was a delight, especially with Searles’ harpsichord blending seamlessly with Ma’s violins and viola."

"... a most enjoyable concert with fine playing all around."

Writer: Graham McDonald; CBR CityNews (24th August 2026)