Geneva Lewis, violin
Jay Campbell, cello
Jonathan Cohen, harpsichord

Friday, January 22, 2027 - 7:30 pm
American Philosophical Society

American Philosophical Society

Benjamin Franklin Hall,
427 Chestnut Street Learn More

This concert is part of the Early Music Series. You can subscribe to this series, Build Your Own subscription, or purchase a Season Pass. Individual tickets go on sale August 1.

About This Performance

The Joan and Jonathan Kleinbard Endowed Concert

In 1705, a young Johann Sebastian Bach traveled by foot more than 250 miles from Arnstadt to Lübeck to study with composer and organist Dieterich Buxtehude. This concert testifies to the monumental impact of their meeting with works from both composers and other titans of the Baroque era. Known for their stylistic versatility and sensitivity to the Baroque repertoire, Avery Fisher Career Grant winners Geneva Lewis and Jay Campbell (JACK Quartet) unite with the leader of Boston’s renowned Handel and Haydn Society, harpsichordist Jonathan Cohen, for this historically informed performance.

Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in C Minor, BuxWV 262
Handel: Violin Sonata in A Major, HWV 361
Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in A Minor, BuxWV 272
Telemann: Solo Violin Fantasias (Sel.)
J.S. Bach: Gamba Sonata in D Major, BWV 1028
Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in A Major, BuxWV 263

The Artist(s)

Geneva Lewis, violin
American/New Zealand violinist Geneva Lewis has forged a reputation as a musician of consummate artistry whose performances speak from and to the heart and who has been lauded for the “remarkable mastery of her instrument” (CVNC) and hailed as “clearly one to watch” (Musical America). Named a BBC New Generation Artist (2022-24), Geneva is also the recipient of a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award and a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant.… Read More
Jay Campbell, Cello
Jay Campbell is a cellist actively exploring a wide range of creative music. He has been recognized for approaching both old and new music with the same curiosity and commitment, and his performances have been called “electrifying” by the New York Times and “gentle, poignant, and deeply moving” by the Washington Post.… Read More
Jonathan Cohen, harpsichord
Jonathan Cohen has forged a remarkable career as a conductor, cellist and keyboardist. Well known for his passion and commitment to chamber music Jonathan is equally at home in such diverse activities as baroque opera and the classical symphonic repertoire. He is Artistic Director of Handel and Haydn Society, Artistic Director of Arcangelo, Music Director of Les Violons du Roy and Artistic Director of Tetbury Festival.… Read More

Videos
Geneva Lewis | Brahms: Violin Sonata no.3 in D minor Op. 108
Jonathan Cohen and friends | Buxtehude: Sonatas
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR