SANS FRAYEUR // Without fear

The Baroque Society presents an all-French salon - a sparkling tribute to the strong women of the Baroque era. Poetic (and completely unknown!) love songs by Helene-Louise Demars and Mademoiselle Menetou are woven into masterpieces by Rameau and Mondonville. A very special sound universe with music for the soul and the deepest longings.

Cast:
Christina af Klinteberg Herresthal, mezzo-soprano
Jesenka Balic Zunic, baroque violin
Adam Grauman, viola da gamba
Yngvild Haaland Ruud, harpsichord & musical direction

DIVINE DIVISIONS

A discovery in the poetic universe of the Tudor dynasty. From William Lawe's mythical (and very rarely performed!) harp consorts to Orlando Gibbon's melancholy - via William Byrd's glittering preludes and Talli's divine hymns.

Cast:
Jesenka Balic Zunic, baroque violin
Daniel Seminara / Fredrik Bock, lute/theorbo
Adam Grauman, viola da gamba
Yngvild Haaland Ruud, chamber organ & musical direction

DIVINE DIVISIONS (Vox edt)

An expansion of our beloved Divine Divisions programme - The Baroque Society feat vocal group Cantus Avium. (A Copenhagen based vocal ensemble specializing in… Byrd!)

A journey into the poetic universe of the Tudor dynasty. From William Lawes’ mythical (and very rarely performed!) harp consorts to the melancholy of Orlando Gibbons – passing through William Byrd’s shimmering preludes and Tallis’ divine hymns.

The vocal music of the Tudor era is atmospheric, meditative, and magnificent, with resonant voices intertwining in wondrous constellations. Experience William Byrd’s ode to his mentor Thomas Tallis in the motet Ye Sacred Muses, with the touching words: Tallis is dead, and music dies…

Cast:

The Baroque Society:
Jesenka Balic Zunic, baroque violin
Fredrik Bock, lute/theorbo
Adam Grauman, viola da gamba
Yngvild Haaland Ruud, harpsichord/organ

Cantus Avium:
Marie-Louise Zervides, soprano
Nanna Varmer Ipsen, alto
Luís Toscano / Nils Greenhow / Emil Fredberg, tenor
Adam Leckius, bass

Lumières

The charismatic star soloist Amarilis Dueñas joins The Baroque Society with the concert Lumières, a poetic programme that praises the light in the music - and delves into Marin Marais iconic Pièces de Violes.

Cast:
Jesenka Balic Zunic, baroque violin
Fredrik Bock, lute
Amarilis Dueñas Castan, viola da gamba
Yngvild Haaland Ruud, harpsichord & musical direction

Apollo & Daphne

The Baroque Society invites you to a glittering evening in the magical Thessalian forests, performing Handel’s iconic early work Apollo & Daphne. Greek mythology, metamorphoses, and Handel’s finest grooves!

Apollo and Daphne is based on the Greek myth of the sun god Apollo, who is drawn to the nymph Daphne. His feelings are unanswered, leading to her fateful transformation - or metamorphosis, if you will - into a… laurel tree.

Cast
The Baroque Society and friends!

Late Night Baroque

Our very own concert series and music laboratory! Hidden musical treasures meets playful improvisations and an open bar.

First one out was Late Night Baroque - TBS feat Jakob Kullberg. An evening with the best of Georg Muffat, Tomaso Albinoni (yes, the glorious Sinfonie a Cinque!), John Dowland, and a couple of brand new songs (written especially for this occasion!) by Jakob Kullberg himself.

Stay tuned for the next fairytales!

NATALE // Christmas special

We head south - to the snowy French Alps and Muffat's magical universe - and all the way to Rome and the pastoral sounds of Corelli. Deep within the labyrinths of Venice, we are captured by Tomaso Albinoni's Sinfonie a cinque - music that warms the heart and soul. We end our Advent journey in Naples with the masterful Alessandro Scarlatti. The chances are high that we will slip past Nürnberg and Pachelbel on the way back - but stop! - we don't play the canon you already know - we have new treasures in stock... Do you dare? We look forward to it! And promises lots of southern Christmas atmosphere, of course.

Cast:
Jesenka Balic Zunic, baroque violin
Louise Gorm, baroque violin
Mikkel Schreiber, baroque viola
Adam Grauman, gambe
Yngvild Haaland Ruud, harpsichord & musical direction

Piéces de Clavecin en Concerts // Rameau & Mondonville

Hear Rameau's sparkling masterpieces Pièces de Clavecin en Concerts side by side with the hidden treasures of Cassanéa de Mondonville. Poetic sound meets French elegance.

Cast
Jesenka Balic Zunic, baroque violin
Adam Grauman / Hanna Loftsdottir, viola da gamba
Yngvild Haaland Ruud, harpsichord

Dance Special x Steven Player

Our very own baroque dance special - or baroque ball if you like - featuring dance guru Steven Player. This evening is dedicated to the Sun King, as we, together with the legendary dance master Steven Player, dive into the elegant and lively dance steps of the baroque era. Greatest hits from the French court will be provided by our band.

Find a couple of lively shots here

Grand opening!

The Baroque Society invites you to a colorful launch concert - an evening in the golden sign of the Baroque.

Experience Handel's glittering concerts accompanied by the mythical and completely unknown donna Camilla de Rossi (Denmark premiere!). The music is woven together with improvisation - and wine! - before the ship sails on to the Sun King's universe. A top-tuned baroque band with guests and a solo choir lift us gently up to the heavens of the Greek gods before we end the evening with a grand celebration of music and life. Welcome!

Program
Camilla de Rossi: Sant Alessio
Handel: Concerto grossi & excerpt from Saul
Rameau: Excerpts from Dardanus & Les Indes Galantes
Improvisations