The Couperin family taught and inspired the French royals for generations. Not only were they instrumental in the shaping of their students, but in that of their contemporary colleagues and future countrymen. The program will reflect on the genius of the dynastic family and how their artistic presence shaped a broad musical landscape.

Michael Sponseller — harpsichord

Admission: $35
Students and Seniors: $15 with a valid ID

The partnership of keyboard and solo instrument is a long-standing relationship that is well understood and enjoyed. His six Sonatas for harpsichord and violin are grouped among the “obbligato” sonatas written for various solo instruments where keyboard has an extensive “written-out” part and the two instruments are in equal contrapuntal partnership with each other.

Robert Mealy — baroque violin
Leon Schelhase — harpsichord

Admission: $35
Students and Seniors: $15 with a valid ID

The partnership of keyboard and solo instrument is a long-standing relationship that is well understood and enjoyed. His six Sonatas for harpsichord and violin are grouped among the “obbligato” sonatas written for various solo instruments where keyboard has an extensive “written-out” part and the two instruments are in equal contrapuntal partnership with each other.

Robert Mealy — baroque violin
Leon Schelhase — harpsichord

Admission: $35
Students and Seniors: $15 with a valid ID

Ravensong and Kleine Kammermusik present internationally acclaimed baroque dancer Hubert Hazebroucq and violinist Stefan Plewniak of Il Giardino d’Amore in a concert of music and dance from the court of Louis XIV. The dances, reconstructed by Hazebroucq from their original notation, are set to music of Couperin, Lully, and more. Don't miss this rare opportunity to indulge in an evening of charm, grace, and delight!

Hubert Hazebroucq, Dancer
Stefan Plewniak, violin
Members of Kleine Kammermusik

Admission: $30
Students and Seniors: $15

Fortepianist Sylvia Berry joins Leon Schelhase in a program of duo and solo works by three of J.S. Bach's sons: Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel, and Johann Christian. 

Sylvia Berry, fortepiano
Leon Schelhase, harpsichord

Admission: $35

A program of French chamber music with focus on the harpsichord in its role as soloist and accompanist. Music by Rameau, F. Couperin, Marais and others.

Geoffrey Burgess, baroque oboe
Sarah Cunningham, viola da gamba
Leon Schelhase, harpsichord

Admission: $35