Start of the event:

May 6

Start of the event:

21:30

Tickets:

15,40*

Place of the event:

FRIEDRICH POTERNA OF THE CASTLE MUSEUM

Pavel Serbin (baroque cello)

Magdalena Ceple (baroque cello)

Reinut Tepp (harpsichord)

Programme: Jacob Klein der Junger, Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, Anonymous (Transcriptions of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s works)

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The historic Friedrich Poterna of the Castle Museum will transform into a stage for a Baroque dialogue. Virtuoso Baroque cellists, together with one of Estonia’s most renowned harpsichordists, will invite the audience to discover the enchanting world of 18th-century composers. Come and immerse yourself in a magical journey through time, where exquisite Baroque music will fill the air!

The evening’s program is dedicated to the Baroque cello repertoire, offering a glimpse into how 18th-century composers sought new compositional contexts. At the time, the cello was still a relatively new solo instrument. The first sonatas for the cello were published in Italy around 1697, but it took time for composers to fully embrace the cello as a serious solo instrument. The second publication followed in 1717, when Jacob Klein der Junger from Amsterdam released a collection of sonatas for the bass viol, as the cello was then called. His innovative harmonic ideas were expressed through the use of various cello tunings (“discordato”), a striking example being Jacob Klein der Junger’s Sonata Op. 3 No. 5.

The second aspect of the program is the art of transcription. The performers will present pieces from a little-known book of virtuosic transcriptions for two cellos, published in Paris around 1750. In this collection, an anonymous composer arranged popular folk songs and fragments from Jean-Philippe Rameau’s operas. The third element of the evening’s program explores contemporary experiments in finding historical foundations for well-known works. For instance, Georg Philipp Telemann’s twelve fantasies for viola da gamba may have originally been intended for the cello. Another example is Johann Sebastian Bach’s Suite No. 2 in D minor for cello, whose French style is further emphasized when adapted to a concert form for two cellos with basso continuo, highlighting its French character. These transcriptions are crafted by trio member Pavel Serbin.

INFORMATION FOR CONCERT GOERS

The event may be photographed and filmed. Photos and videos will be used on Klaipėda Concert Hall’s social media pages and other communication channels. By attending the event, you confirm that you are aware of and agree to the use of non-identifying video material for the promotion of the event. If you wish to have any photo featuring your image removed, please contact gidone.vaitkuviene@koncertusale.lt or +370 650 17 988.

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