‘Le Monde du Clavecin’ – a solo recital with John Reid Coulter (harpsichord)
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church De WaterkantOn Wednesday, 9 April at 19:00, John Reid Coulter will present a solo harpsichord recital which promises to transport audiences into the expressive soundworld of mid-18th century repertoire for solo keyboard. Join him at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in De Waterkant, Cape Town to experience a rich variety of works by the Couperin family, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Jacques Duphly, Louis Marchant and Claude Balbastre, whose works range from expressive [...]
‘Alone and Together – The Joy of Polyphony’ – the Cape Town Baroque Trio at the Greyton Genadendal Classics for All Festival
Dutch Reformed Church, Greyton 46 Hoof street, Greyton, South AfricaThis 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 [...]
‘Enlightened France’ – Annien Shaw (baroque violin), Sarah Cunningham (viola da gamba), and Leon Schelhase (harpsichord)
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church De WaterkantEnlightened France highlights the grace and brilliance of 18th-century French chamber music. The Enlightenment era birthed some of the most expressive and innovative compositions for the harpsichord, violin, and viola da gamba. Join us for an evening of exquisite performances featuring works by Rameau, Couperin, Marais, and Forqueray. Click here to see the full programme. With: Annien Shaw (baroque violin), Sarah Cunningham (viola [...]