‘Alone and Together – The Joy of Polyphony’ – the Cape Town Baroque Trio at the Greyton Genadendal Classics for All Festival

This program explores the evolution of polyphony through the Baroque era and earlier, highlighting the equal importance of every voice in the ensemble. The repertoire will begin with early consort music for three treble viols, adapted for two violins and one treble viol, and progress through later works, culminating in the intricate Three-Part Inventions by J.S. Bach. The pieces chosen emphasize the collaborative nature of polyphonic music, where no single part takes precedence, and every voice contributes equally to the whole.

Interwoven with these ensemble pieces will be solo works for each member, showcasing individual artistry while maintaining a sense of cohesion with the overall theme. These solo moments include early division music for viol, examples of early solo violin music, and a movement from a solo Bach violin work. Carefully placed within the program, these solos will create a narrative that flows naturally and enriches the audience’s experience.

The program is designed to showcase a wide variety of repertoire and identify the pieces that best align with the trio’s vision: To present unique repertoire that emphasizes collaboration, equality, and the joy of shared musical expression. The trio consists of seasoned baroque performers, Annien Shaw, Ralitza Macheva and Rosamund Roth. With this program the trio aims to bring audiences into the intimate, interconnected world of polyphonic music while celebrating the individual voices that make it possible.

The program will include works by Lupo, Gibbons, Guignon, Bach and Jenkins. Duration: 60 minutes (no interval).

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