Christmas from the Courts - Music Fit for a King

Step into the magnificent musical courts of 18th-century Europe with the Kingston Baroque Consort! Hear music from the British court of King George the First, including the sparkling Overture from Handel’s Xerxes. Travel to the glittering French court of Louis XIV with the majestic Overture and Chaconne from Lully’s Phaëton. Then journey to the Bavarian court of Elector Maximilian II Emanuel for Johann Christoph Pez’s delightful Concerto Pastorale for two recorders, strings and continuo, featuring special guest recorder player Jill Frick. And discover the beautiful Sinfonia from Pallade e Marte by Maria Margherita Grimani, one of the remarkable women composers of the Baroque era.
Join the Kingston Baroque Consort for an intimate 45-minute concert filled with royal splendour, brilliant music and festive Baroque delights!
Tickets are available at Novel Idea, by email at [email protected], by calling 613-217-5099, or at the door.
Adults $25. Students $10. Under 17 free.
Come experience music fit for a king!