The Continuo’s Ascendancy

Saturday, January 11, 2025
7:00 pm

Join us for “The Continuo’s Ascendancy,” a concert where the continuo instruments step into the spotlight, seamlessly transitioning between accompanying and solo roles. This program highlights the versatility and brilliance of the harpsichord, theorbo, and viola da gamba in an evening that celebrates the continuo’s vital role in both harmony and melody. Featuring the exquisite music of François Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Antoine Forqueray.

 Sarah Amata Walder – viola da gamba
Daniel Swenberg – theorbo
Leon Schelhase – harpsichord

 And introducing special guest
Juliette Tacchino – soprano

Date:

Friday, January 11 at 7pm

Venue:

St. Clement’s Church
2019 Appletree Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103