Join Capriccio Baroque to hear harpsichord star Justin Taylor perform a gorgeous program of music by J.S. Bach and Italian contemporaries who inspired Bach to compose some works in their vibrant, sparkling ‘Italian Style’. Justin plays selections from his recent blockbuster album ‘Bach&l’Italie’ (recipient of the Diapason d’Or; Choc de Classica; BBC Music Choice…) and extends the theme by including additional dazzling virtuosic works of Scarlatti, Marcell0, and Valente.
Justin Taylor, just entering his thirties, already commands an international reputation. He performs regularly in the world’s most esteemed concert halls and is albums have received great critical acclaim.
This is the opening concert for ‘Festival Capriccio 2024’, presented by Capriccio Baroque in Washington D.C. Other Festival performers include Pierre Hantaï, playing two concerts, one of Handel and Scarlatti, and the other of J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, and Christophe Rousset, playing Music of the French High Baroque. Join us to hear these most exceptional harpsichordists!