My musical endeavors have taken me to countless memorable places, characterized by beautiful landscapes, meeting wonderful friends, experiencing delicious cuisines, and above all, hearing and playing beautiful music. Here are some of my upcoming projects here and abroad.
La Belle Vielleuse: the Virtuoso Hurdy Gurdy in Baroque France
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 6 pm
Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 1936 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
The inaugural season of Sounds of the South Loop concerts presents Switzerland-based hurdy gurdy virtuoso Tobie Miller, with Anna Steinhoff, viola da gamba, and me on harpsichord, in a program of French Baroque sonatas by Ravet, Dupuis, Baton, Marais and Couperin. Tickets: $8-$18 at the door
Bach Week Festival Candlelight Concert
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 10 pm
Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL
In this program exploring the connection between J.S. Bach and the French harpsichord tradition, I will play music by three generations of the renowned Couperin family whose music Bach and his German contemporaries revered and emulated. Admission includes a glass of champagne and Belgian chocolates to enjoy during the concert. Tickets: $20
Contrasts & Excesses: The Spirit of the Baroque
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 4 pm
St. Luke Church, 1500 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL
Recorder player John Langfeld reprises his concert series at Saint Luke Church with a musical potpourri featuring works by Corelli, Bach, and contemporary pieces by Peter Hope, Randall Snyder and others. FREE admission.
Bach Week Festival 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2:30 pm
North Park University, Anderson Chapel, 3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL
The Evanston-based Bach Week Festival comes to Chicago for the first with this first-ever collaboration with North Park University and the North Park Chamber Singers in a program of Bach's Magnificat and other works.
Live Music Now! Young People's Concerts
Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:30 am and 12 Noon
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL
Members of the Bach and Beethoven Ensemble will perform music by J.S. Bach and Jean-Marie Leclair in these concerts for public school students and other youngsters. FREE admission.
DePaul Baroque Ensemble Spring Quarter Concert
Friday, May 24, 2013 at 8 pm
DePaul University School of Music Concert Hall, 800 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL
Members of the DePaul Baroque Ensemble will perform music by Handel, Telemann, Campra and others. FREE admission.
Boston Early Music Festival Fringe Concert
Friday, June 14, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon St., Boston, MA
The dynamic new ensemble, Trio Speranza, presents a lunchtime program of French Baroque solo and trio sonatas for violin, cello, and harpsichord by Barriere, Boismortier, Leclair, and Francoeur in the historic and stunning Trinity Church on Copley Square. Suggested donation: $10 at the door.