OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks presents its first concert weekend of the new year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The Saturday concert starts at 5 p.m. and Sunday’s begins at 3 p.m.
In this weekend’s concerts, Musical Masterworks will turn to early music inspirations with the celebrated early music ensemble, Ruckus. The entire program is based on works by J.S. Bach, realized and reimagined by flutist Emi Ferguson and Ruckus. Ferguson first delighted Musical Masterworks audiences during her debut last season alongside Caleb Hudson.
The concerts will feature works from Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BWV 1033, 1034, 1035, and others
Artistic Director and violinist, Tessa Lark, will join the ensemble, and expressed her excitement about the upcoming performances,” saying, “Ruckus is a remarkable ensemble that represents a unique phenomenon—artists who are equally rooted in early music traditions and modern sensibilities. They excel at curating compelling programs, and I am thrilled to help them reimagine these extraordinary works.”
The featured performers combine the talents of:
- Emi Ferguson (Baroque flute)
- Clay Zeller-Townson (bassoon)
- Caitlyn Koester (keyboards)
- Doug Balliett (Baroque bass)
- Coleman Itzkoff (Baroque cello)
- Paul Holmes Morton (Baroque guitars)
- Adam Cockerham (Baroque guitars)
- Tessa Lark (violin)
Musical Masterworks 34th season runs from October 2024 through April 2025 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme at 4 Lyme Street.
To purchase mini-subscriptions ($115 each), individual tickets ($45 each), or student tickets ($5 each), visit Musical Masterworks at www.musicalmasterworks.org or email [email protected].