Sometimes you just keep crossing paths with the same people through your life in the most unexpected of places! "Old Friends" is a concert which contrasts the softer sounds of the Viola da Gamba and Viola d'amore in works by Erlebach and Lully against the brilliance of the violin family in works by Corelli.
Highlights include music for a mistuned violin and gamba, a dance of madness, dances from the French court opera, and an early Italian sonata from a composer whose name is cheese! We will also have a special appearance by Aimee Brown who will present some interesting solo dances from the Baroque period!
Wesley Uniting Church, National Circuit Forrest, ACT.
Guest Artists: Anton Baba, Aimee Brown, and Gabriel Frohmyr
Castello, Sonata Prima from "Sonate concertate in stil moderno, libro secondo"
Lully, Sarabande pour une Femme
Anon, (Zaragotha) Sonata for viola d’amore and gamba
Lully, Chacone du Phaeton
Erlebach, Sonata in A major for scordatura violin, gamba, and continuo
Baltzar/Simpson, Prelude and Almond
Bach, Bouree from cello suite
Corelli, “Folia” Sonata 12, Op 5
John Ma, Violin and Viola d'amore
Anton Baba, Cello and Viola da Gamba
Gabriel Frohmyr, Cello
Marie Searles, Harpsichord
Aimee Brown, Dance
"Thanks for such a vibrant performance Sunday evening. Loved the dance, the background info, and the banter. It’s been a long time since I saw a musician smile while playing. Really beautiful."
"Oh, what a wonderful concert this evening… thank you for the exquisite music!"
"Thank you for a truly FANTASTIC concert!! The dancing was lovely, & the music went from touchingly poignant to hair-raisingly exciting!!"
"she had a ball and a big smile on her face. You guys nailed it!!"
"Wonderful time, thanks for an awesome experience, what a great venue for that special extra layer of entertainment."
"...performing fine music on period instruments... relaxed, informative concerts..."
"The intricate, light dance steps, and arm movements added another fascinating dimension..."
"...beautiful, melodic work was one of the highlights of the program."
"The combination of lively violin and sombre cello was very appealing."
Writer: Len Power; CBR CityNews (14th August 2023)
Credit: Peter Hislop
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