Of J.S. Bach’s children that survived into adulthood, four became composers whose music we still perform. While their musical facility reflects their father’s influence, each son had a very different path with their musical voice. In their music, emotions are fleeting & the beauty of melody is emphasized. Watch the concert online via our Youtube […]
EMV’s artist-in-residence, Jonathon Adams, a Two-Spirit, nêhiyaw Michif (Cree-Métis) baritone and the Pacific Baroque Orchestra led from the organ & harpsichord by Alexander Weimann perform J.S. Bach’s BWV 82 “Ich habe genug” (It is enough). This presentation centres on the tension between the physical body & the caged spirit within.
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Evoking spiritual mystery and human turmoil, Lab’rinths offers the listener a glimpse into Purcell’s most dramatic and harmonically adventurous explorations of personal loss, confusion, spiritual angst and delirious ecstasy. Performed by baritone Jonathon Adams & accompanied by Mélisande Corriveau on viola da gamba & Eric Milnes on organ & harpsichord. Watch the concert online via
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The notes of one famous bass line have placed Johann Pachelbel among the world’s most well-recognized composers. This program presents two rare suites from his surviving chamber music work, Musikalische Ergötzung (Musical Delight). Featured gems for solo violin & continuo include ciaconnas by composers Antonio Bertali and Nicola Matteis. Watch the concert online via our
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Heidi Waterman, communications@sfems.org “LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD”: TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO EARLY MUSIC SOCIETY’S 2021–22 CONCERT SEASON SFEMS moves out of the pandemic with a full in-person and digital season. Oct. 22–24: The Paris Quartet Dec. 3–5: Aulos Ensemble with Julianne Baird Jan. 14 (SPECIAL EVENT): Quicksilver Baroque
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