Amandine Beyer, Violin
Pierre Hantaï, Harpsichord

Virtuosic and heartfelt, Bach’s sonatas reveal his complete mastery of violin technique. The sonatas’ fast movements dance as instrumental voices intertwine, while his slow passages sing rapturously with fluid Italianate melodies. Two leading stars of Baroque music perform these works. Amandine Beyer is recognized as one of the foremost period-performance violinists of our time, while Pierre Hantaï is a harpsichord legend who has performed with such luminaries as Jordi Savall, Sigiswald Kuijken, and many others.

Jakub Józef Orliński, Countertenor

When a singer is praised by Opera News for “the sheer beauty and smooth grace of his sound,” you know he is special. Polish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński will show you just how remarkable he is from the very first notes he sings. He performs beautiful sacred works by Vivaldi, including the moving Stabat Mater, and expressive arias from rarely heard oratorios by Fago, Schiassi, and Hasse.

Jean Rondeau, Harpsichord

Spectacular virtuosity, buoyant dance rhythms, and breathtaking melodies are hallmarks of the Italian style. This concert showcases the brilliant way composers quoted or even copied each other or themselves to create new works. Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau, “one of the most natural performers one is likely to hear on a classical music stage these days” (The Washington Post), reveals the brilliance and beauty of this music.