Young artists of Summer: Laura Hárs 

Welcome to this educational music journey around 18th century Europe led by Baroque Violinist Laura Hárs!

Baroque Violinist Laura Hárs’ Grand Tour concert is a musical “educational journey” throughout Europe in the 18th century. The matinee concert presents music from Germany, France, Austria, Italy and England in the styles of their country and time of origin. The concert features the Baroque band Æstus and lutist Mikko Ikäheimo. 

The Baroque band Æstus won the EAR-ly competition for old music held in Stockholm on 2 June 2023. 

Programme 

Germany 

  • Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Trio sonata BUXWV 257 in D minor op. 1 (9 min) 
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff (1656-1705) Violin sonata in D minor no. 4 
    • 1st movement Aria (3 min) 
    • 2nd movement Allegro (2min) 

France 

  • Francois Couperin (1668-1733) 
    Les Nations L´Imperial 1st movement Sonata: 
    Gravement – Gayement – Gravement – Gayement – Vivement – Gravement – Air: Gracieusement – Gayement (10min) 
  • Marin Marais (1656-1728) Pieces en trio in G minor Plainte (3min) 
     
    Intermission 


Italy 

  • Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Chamber concerto in G minor RV 103 (10min) 

Austria 

  • Johann Joseph Fux (1660-1741) Ciaccona in D minor K. 403 (10min)

England 

  • Daniel Purcell violin sonata no. 6 3rd movement Adagio (2min) 
  • Nicola Matteis (1650-1713) Diverse bizzarrie Sopra la Vecchia Sarabanda o pur Ciaccona (4min) 

Performers 

  • Ilkka Eronen, traverso and recorder  
  • Mikko Ikäheimo, lutist  
  • Johanna Randvere, Gamba and Baroque cello  
  • Aura Visala, harpsichord 

Additional information: Matti Leisma, matti.leisma@uniarts.fi 

Young artists of summer 

The concert series presents recent graduates and students of the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki who have excelled in their studies. 

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Time

19.8.2023 at 16:00 – 17:30

Location

Organo

Mannerheimintie 13a

00100 Helsinki

Helsinki Music Centre

Tickets

6,50-18€

Ticket sales begin 3.7.2023

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