Musica Angelica: Valentine to the Viola da Gamba

Musica Angelica, renowned period instrument early music ensemble based in Long Beach, presents Valentine to the Viola da Gamba.

The rich and beautiful sound of two viola da gambas will be featured in a special performance featuring husband and wife duo Alexa and Justin Haynes-Pilon accompanied by harpsichord, Concertmaster Ilia Korol on violin and Stephen Schultz on flute highlighting compositions by Couperin, Purcell and Telemann in a perfectly romantic set of baroque music for lovers of every age!

Patrons are invited to a hosted pre-reception from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, hors d'oeuvres & beverages will be served. Valentine to the Viola da Gamba will start at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary.

Program:

Les Voix Humaines from Pièces de viole, Livre 2 | Marin Marais (1656-1728)

Duetto for 2 Violas da Gamba in D minor, CSWV F:8 | Christoph Schaffrath (1709-1763)

Sonata à 4 in G major, TWV 43:G10 | Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

La Sultane from 6 Sonates en Trio | François Couperin (1668-1733)

~ Intermission ~

Suite à 3 in E minor from Pièces en trio | Marais

Trio Sonata in G minor, Z.780 | Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Sonata à due in E minor from Sonate ô partite | August Kühnel (1645-c.1700)

Le Plaisir des dames from 25 Concertos Comiques | Corrette, Michel (1707-1795)

*Programming is subject to change.

Paid Parking is available at the Civic Center Parking Garage - 332 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802.