Concert Diary
Upcoming Events from Member Ensembles
Old Worlds and New // Adelaide Baroque
A unique concert event exploring the fascinating mix of musical cultures along the Mediterranean in the medieval and early renaissance period, with special guests Aaron Brown (violin/rebec) and his ‘Early Modern Trio’, and santur player Maryam Rahmani in conjunction with Nexus Arts.
Old Worlds and New // Adelaide Baroque
A unique concert event exploring the fascinating mix of musical cultures along the Mediterranean in the medieval and early renaissance period, with special guests Aaron Brown (violin/rebec) and his ‘Early Modern Trio’, and santur player Maryam Rahmani in conjunction with Nexus Arts.
An Ungrateful Instrument // Adelaide Baroque
‘An ungrateful instrument’ is the title of award- winning Adelaide author, Michael Meehan’s latest book. It is a novel of many themes but central is the struggle between Baroque musicians Antoine Forqueray and his son Jean- Baptiste, perhaps the greatest instrumentalists of their day and both in their times child prodigies to the court of Louis XIV.
We take the music of those two protagonists and the court of Louis XIV, one of the richest epochs of French music in any age with selections from Lully, Couperin, Charpentier and Marais to illuminate readings from the book by Michael.
An Ungrateful Instrument // Adelaide Baroque
‘An ungrateful instrument’ is the title of award- winning Adelaide author, Michael Meehan’s latest book. It is a novel of many themes but central is the struggle between Baroque musicians Antoine Forqueray and his son Jean- Baptiste, perhaps the greatest instrumentalists of their day and both in their times child prodigies to the court of Louis XIV.
We take the music of those two protagonists and the court of Louis XIV, one of the richest epochs of French music in any age with selections from Lully, Couperin, Charpentier and Marais to illuminate readings from the book by Michael.
Metamorphoses // Adelaide Baroque
In this program, Nicholas Pollock performs music from early 17th century Italy on the sublime and enchanting theorbo. The programs focuses on the works of three of the most significant composers for the theorbo: Kapsperger, Castaldi and Piccinini. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some of the most beautiful and inspiring music from one of the most neglected repertoires.
Bach and Handel // Adelaide Baroque
What greater way to celebrate the joy of music than with two of the most popular masterworks from two of the greatest of Baroque composers: Handel’s “Ode for St Cecilia’s Day”, HWV 76 and Bach’s Cantata “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen”, BWV 51 in the glorious acoustic of St Peter’s Cathedral.
Due Voci // Adelaide Baroque
The two stunning soprano voices of Kate Macfarlane and Emma Horwood together with harpsichordist Anne Whelan combine with delicacy and grace to perform Baroque duets by Cozzolani, Strozzi, Monteverdi and Händel, and the Baroque masterpiece “Troisième Leçon de Ténèbre” (1714) by François Couperin written for the nuns of the Abbaye de Longchamps.
Songs Without Words // Adelaide Baroque
Delve into the Baroque’s fascination with emulating the human voice as two virtuosi transport you to a time when instruments spoke the language of the heart. From spellbinding diminutions on 16th century madrigals to emotive and melodic 17th century arias, their performance recreates the rich tapestry of vocal expression. Be enchanted by the beauty and emotional depth of music by D’India, Rognoni, Caccini and others, as harp and recorder weave harmonious tales of love, longing, and pure artistry.
Eastertide Passions and Sorrows // Adelaide Baroque
The Passion of Christ has inspired composers for centuries. We start our 2024 Orchestral series delving into some of the riches of the Baroque period including selections from Scarlatti’s Stabat Mater and Handel’s Brockes-Passion.
Zenith // Adelaide Baroque
Adelaide Baroque are thrilled to be able to present this duo from Germany on their Australian tour. Zenith blends medieval melodies with electronic sounds and haunting traditional tunes with innocent song. The programme offers arrangements spanning 800 years of repertoire, including original electronic compositions by Jorge. Fluent connections of musical styles present a wealth of sound colours that let the light in as often as they invite darkness.
Fiddlers Three // Adelaide Baroque
Join Ben Dollman, Janet Anderson and Alison Rayner for a wander through the laneways of the violin repertoire written for just 2 or 3 violins alone. Music from the Germanic tradition by Telemann and Fux, gorgeous French grace and harmonies by Leclair, and you might even hear a rendition of Pachelbel’s Canon drifting through the streets…
Academy Concert // Adelaide Baroque Academy
Adelaide Baroque is committed to providing a pathway for young and emerging Australian musicians to learn the specialist skills of Historical Performance. Adelaide Baroque are delighted to be partnering again with the the Elder Conservatorium to host our third annual Baroque Academy
Faculty Concert // Adelaide Baroque Academy
Adelaide Baroque’s core musicians along with some of the most celebrated Australian baroque performers and teachers will present a significant four-day intensive and immersive experience, open to secondary and tertiary students and young professionals.