Here are some of the amazing concerts to attend this season at the Rock on Locke, with more announcements to come. Our performances, as always, are open to all, with a suggested donation for those able to contribute of $20 (Yes, after 9 years at $15, it was just time…). We remind you that all proceeds go directly to the performers. Your donations make these concerts possible!
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Florilegium: Songs of Medieval England from 1150-1300
Saturday, October 26th, 2024, 3:00 pm, at the Rock on Locke:
Join us for an enchanting journey through the musical tapestry of the British Isles from 1150 to 1300. This unique program of English songs follows the lifecycle of a flower while offering a rich glimpse into the medieval soundscape. Featuring the soprano Ellen Torrie and Isabelle Douailly-Backman on the vielle. https://www.ellentorrie.com/
The Eybler String Quartet Haydn String Quartets, Op. 20 #1-3
Saturday, November 16th, 3:00 pm, at the Rock on Locke:
The brilliant Eybler String Quartet returns for two programmes this year to present the complete Haydn quartets of Opus 20, in preparation for their next recording. This concert is an offering of the first three, but you will have to wait for January to enjoy part 2!
The Eybler String Quartet Haydn String Quartets, Op. 20 #4-6
Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 3:00 pm, at the Rock on Locke:
The turn of the 17th century saw sweeping changes in music, including the rise of virtuoso instrumentalists and music written in the “modern style.” This performance, featuring music by Castello, Bertali, Leonarda, and others, explores the concept of “modern” in music.
Musicians from the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra present: In Stile Moderno
Sunday, January 26th, 2025, 3:00 pm, at the Rock on Locke:
The turn of the 17th century saw sweeping changes in music, including the rise of virtuoso instrumentalists and music written in the “modern style.” This performance, featuring music by Castello, Bertali, Leonarda, and others, explores the concept of “modern” in music.
“Vice and Virtue,” featuring Capella Intima and the Gallery Players of Niagara
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 3:00 pm, at the Rock on Locke:
An oratorio for five voices and instruments by Luigi Rossi—“Giuseppe,” the biblical story of the coat of many colours—comprises the first half of this fourth collaboration between Hammer Baroque’s resident ensemble, Capella Intima, and the Gallery Players. The second half features secular canzonettas, instrumental dances, and madrigals that celebrate the themes of Vice and Virtue, with projected images of Giotto’s famous frescoes from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. Not to be missed!