Michigan State University College of Music welcomes the Oberlin Baroque Ensemble for a guest artist concert at 8 p.m. on Jan. 29 in MSU Auditorium’s Fairchild Theatre.
The performance will showcase a variety of 17th- and 18th-century repertoire from Italy, England and Germany, and will feature MSU’s Robert Duffy harpsichord. This performance is the second of the three concerts in the inaugural Taylor Johnston Early Music Series.
The Oberlin Baroque Ensemble comprises Oberlin Conservatory faculty members who are part of the Historical Performance Department. Each member of the ensemble performs on period instruments to create an authentic sound that gives the audience a chance to experience how the music of composers such as Bach, Corelli and Handel sounded at the time their works were written.
“This ensemble offers a unique and rare experience to hear baroque music as it was meant to sound and is truly a wonderful opportunity for the East Lansing community,” said David Rayl, professor of music.
Oberlin Baroque Ensemble members:
- Michael Lynn, baroque flute/recorder
- Catharina Meints, viola da gamba/baroque cello
- Marilyn McDonald, baroque violin
- Webb Wiggins, harpsichord
Repertoire:
- George Phillip Telemann–Trio Sonata in F-major
- Arcangelo Corelli–Sonata in A-major, Op. 5 No. 9
- Gottfried Finger–Two selections from The Division Flute, London 1706
- Telemann–Moderé from Quatuor 6 of the Nouveaux Quatuors
- Johann Jakob Froberger–Suite II
- J.S. Bach–Sonata in G-major for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord
- G.F. Handel–Trio Sonata in B-minor, Op. 2 No.1
Admission is free for students with ID and anyone under the age of 18. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and can be purchased online, at the College of Music box office by calling (517) 353-5340, in person at the Music Building or at the door.
The ensemble members, who will be in residence at the College of Music Jan. 28-29, will present several workshops that will focus on performance practices of the Baroque period. These workshops will be free and open to all students and faculty, as well as the public. Visit the upcoming events page for more information.