Rezonance: Folk of the Baroque 2: Composers Gone Wild

Folk of the Baroque 2: Composers Gone Wild!

Back by popular request, a favourite programme makes a comeback, but with new music and stories! It's easy when reading about history to imagine that people back then, especially classical composers, were well-behaved. But scratch the surface and they were just as flawed as any of us - and sometimes it inspired their greatest work!

Breaking contracts, brawling, affairs, murders, and more, we will dig up the dirt on your favourite historical music makers. Works for Baroque chamber ensemble by Bach, Handel, Stradella, and more!

There will also be a small craft market featuring items made by creative folks in our audience!

Rezan Onen-Lapointe and Kailey Richards, Baroque violins

Erika Nielsen, Baroque cello

David Podgorski, harpsichord

Benjamin Stein, lute and theorbo

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. #BringingTheArtsToLife

Location: St. David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave.

Doors: 3:30pm

Concert: 4:00-5:30pm

Seating is unassigned.

ACCESSIBILITY: The venue is equipped with an elevator that is accessed through an adjoining building. We will have volunteers looking out for anyone who needs to use the elevator. We also welcome you to let us know in advance (email or call) if you may require assistance.

Photo credit: Bo Huang

Painting: "A merry violinist holding a roemer" by Gerrit van Honthorst

Rezonance Baroque Ensemble is one of the most exciting groups on Toronto’s classical music scene. Unafraid of improvisation and experimenting with new concert formats, and already known for giving captivating performances that resonate with today’s audiences, Rezonance is one of the foremost chamber music interpreters in Toronto. Inspired by history and informed by the present, Rezonance leads audiences through the discovery of under-appreciated and unusual works, and new ways of hearing the classics, in a manner that is intimate, accessible, and fun, while maintaining the highest possible artistry.