Violas da Gamba? Viola da Gambas? Viola da Gamba Duo!

Please join us for an evening with one of the most popular instruments of the Renaissance and Baroque. This program will feature selections from the vast repertoire of the viola da gamba in the 17th and 18th centuries From the fantastical music of England to the charming music of France, these pieces epitomize the various musical styles of Europe in the Baroque era.

Arnie Tanimoto and Sarah Stone will play selections from the repertoire for Viola da Gamba including works by Carl Friedrich Abel, Matthew Locke, François Couperin, and others.

Arnie was the first-ever viola da gamba major at The Juilliard School, where he soloed on both viola da gamba and baroque cello.  Described by The New York Times as a “fine instrumental soloist.” Arnie has performed with some of the country's leading period ensembles, including the Boston Early Music Festival Ensemble, Trinity Baroque Orchestra, and the Smithsonian Consort of Viols.  He holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory (B.M.), the Eastman School of Music (M.M), and The Juilliard School (M.M.).  He currently resides in New York City. Outside the realm of historical performance, he has collaborated with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder to Joyce DiDonato, with whom he has recorded an NPR Music Field Recording.

Sarah is passionate about performing and teaching chamber music. She is a founding member of the period string quartet, Quartet Resound, cellist of Broadwood Junction, a square piano trio exploring music from the 19th century, and cellist for Mount Sinai Concerts. This June, Quartet Resound is returning for the second year to coach chamber music and performed as quartet-in-residence at The Woodlands ChamberFest near Houston, TX. Broadwood Junction will be returning to Gotham Early Music Scene's Midtown Concerts Series. Sarah was one of the first musicians to join Mt. Sinai Concerts, whose mission is to bring music and healing to New York's Mount Sinai Hospital through monthly baroque and classical concerts. Sarah holds a Masters in Historical Performance from the Juilliard School, a Masters from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelors of Music from Rice University.

I am very excited to be hosting my fourth GroupMuse in my Brooklyn Heights late Victorian townhouse home. I will provide a selection of appetizers. Please bring a beverage to share and payment to show your appreciation for the musicians. Or pay online through the GroupMuse website.

Gather at 7 PM to enjoy the informal company of friends and new acquaintances. The program will begin at about 7:30 PM.

ALLERGY ALERT: We have an elderly dog (chocolate labrador retriever) who loves people and good music.

What's the music?

Arnie Tanimoto Viola Da Gamba, Baroque Cello

Sarah Stone Cello, Baroque Cello, Gamba

Attendees

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