Nevermind

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 7:30 PM
American Philosophical Society

American Philosophical Society

Benjamin Franklin Hall,
427 Chestnut Street Learn More

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About This Performance

Early music audiences will fondly recall the 2019 PCMS debut of harpsichordist Jean Rondeau, one of the four musicians of this French ensemble that is expanding the artistic possibilities of period-instrument performance. They are imbuing the Baroque quartet repertoire (flute, violin, viola da gamba, and harpsichord) with a thoroughly engaging mix of virtuoso expertise and unpretentious charm, all of which will be on display in their arrangement of Bach’s famous Goldberg Variations.

Anna Besson, flute; Louis Creac’h, violin; Robin Pharo, viola da gamba; Jean Rondeau, harpsichord

Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988

Transcription by Nevermind (Anna Besson, Louis Creac’h, Robin Pharo & Jean Rondeau) of the Goldberg Variations BWV 988; “Clavier Übung bestehend in einer Arie mit verschiedenen Veränderungen vors Clavicimbal mit 2 Manualen” by Johann Sebastian Bach for violin, flute, viola da gamba and basso continuo.

Transcription leads: Robin Pharo & Jean Rondeau
Editor-in-chief: Robin Pharo

Project created on Saturday, 23 September 2023 as part of a creative residency hosted by the Bel-Air Claviers Festival.

Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes (no intermission)