Continuing its tradition of great Baroque music performance, St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble takes a fresh look at the period with music that extends from Salamone Rossi to C.P.E. Bach. Circling Bach, a program of five works that span the years just before and after the life of J.S. Bach, will be presented in three concerts taking place at Brooklyn Museum (Saturday February 25, 2012) and The Morgan Library & Museum (Wednesday February 29 and Friday March 2, 2012).
Through repertoire that showcases a range of virtuosity, the renowned musicians of St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble will explore the evolution of Baroque compositional forms and emerging trends in harmony and instrumentation. Ensemble members cellist Myron Lutzke and flutist Elizabeth Mann will perform as featured soloists.Three pieces by the Italian Salamone Rossi open the program, revealing the new emphasis that was placed on harmony over counterpoint between the Renaissance and early-Baroque periods. Following this is Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for Cello in A minor-a showpiece written at a time when the cello was only beginning to be featured as a solo instrument.Videos