All Ages Concert: Two Bachs & Two Harpsichords
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This one-hour event is perfect for new listeners and families and will also provide time for folks to ask questions and learn more about Baroque music and the instruments used to create historically-inspired musical events.
Revel in the rich sonorities of two harpsichords in lively conversation, showcasing the wit and virtuosity of J.S. Bach and his son C.P.E. Bach. Anchored by Lully’s stately Passacaille, the program unfolds with Telemann’s vibrant Ouverture Suite, playfully bridging Baroque complexity and early Classical elegance.
The centerpiece: two sparkling harpsichord concertos—C.P.E.’s bold and unpredictable Concerto in F Major and J.S. Bach’s dramatic Concerto in C Minor. A rare performance of dueling keyboards bursting with energy, contrast, and sheer musical brilliance.
$5.00 - $10.00
The mission of Portland Baroque Orchestra is to produce intimate and historically inspired interpretations of music composed before 1840. Founded in 1984, PBO is one of the largest period orchestras in the United States. PBO specializes in works of the Baroque and Classical eras, but also explores the musical world outside of those time constraints, performing with period... (Read more)