French Baroque: A St. Augustine Series Concert

Welcome to French Baroque: A St. Augustine Series Concert!
Join us at St. Augustine’s Church, Vancouver, on November 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time) for an unforgettable evening of French Baroque music.

Central to the program is Jean-Baptiste Montéclair’s dramatic cantata La mort de Didon, which brings to life the tragic final moments of Dido, Queen of Carthage. Abandoned by Aeneas after their brief but passionate union, Dido faces the anguish of betrayal and the collapse of her once-proud spirit. Montéclair’s music captures her emotional descent — from fury and despair to her final, dignified acceptance of fate — in vivid, expressive detail.

Performed by a soprano soloist and ensemble on period instruments, this concert immerses listeners in the elegance, intensity, and emotional richness of the French Baroque, offering a moving glimpse into a queen’s heart and the timeless power of music to tell her story.

Performers

Soprano Soloist: Bahareh Poureslami

Traverso Flute: Mikyla Jensen

Baroque Violin: Majka Demcak

Bass Viol: Natalie Mackie

Harpsichord: Abraham David Ross

Concert Program:

Works by Jean-Baptiste Monteclair, Elisabeth Jaquet de la Guerre, Michel Lambert and More...

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