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The Virtuosi of Cöthen: Monica Huggett and New York Baroque Incorporated

In 1713, the king of Prussia fired many of his finest musicians, unwittingly sending them into the employ of the court at Cöthen. Upon J.S. Bach’s arrival a few years later, he had a pool of virtuoso instrumentalists at his disposal, and a rich flowering of instrumental music followed. One of the foremost baroque violinists of our time, Monica Huggett, will lead New York Baroque Incorporated in orchestral music from Bach’s Cöthen years.

A complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow the performance.

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Monica Huggett was born in London the fifth of seven children born into a family of Irish, English and French background. During her childhood and adolescence she and her siblings listened to a great variety of music; jazz, pop, rock, and classical and consider these diverse influences contributing to her musical personality. Huggett has an international reputation as one of the foremost baroque violinists of our time. During her studies of modern violin at the Royal Academy of Music she was introduced to the baroque violin and immediately felt a complete empathy with the instrument. She has been one of its most fervent champions ever since. Monica has a busy international career as soloist, director and chamber musician. She has recorded for EMI, Decca, Teldec, Erato, Phillips and many other labels.

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New York Baroque Incorporated is a conductorless orchestra of young players of baroque instruments in New York City, bringing the city vital, informed, and fresh performances of the great repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries, and creating a vibrant landscape for collaborations between historical performance and living composers. Lauded by The New York Times for its “do-it-yourself spirit,” NYBI is founded and self-managed by alumni of Juilliard’s Historical Performance Program.

The players of NYBI include the winners of the Early Music America/Naxos Recording Competition, Audience Award winners of EMA Baroque Performance Competition, finalists of the 2012 EMA Baroque Performance Competition, the York Early Music Competition, and recipients of the Jacob K. Javits and Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships. Members have recorded for Avie, Naxos, Sony and Decca, and have appeared at festivals from Marlboro to Mostly Mozart to Boston Early Music Festival. Teaching positions held by NYBI musicians include Stony Brook University, Temple University, Connecticut College, University of Delaware, and Peabody Institute.

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Founded by Artistic Director soprano Jessica Gould in 2009, Salon/Sanctuary Concerts offers the special chance to hear pre-Romantic music in intimate venues that complement the historical context of the repertoire. Pleased to present special projects that cast alight on historical issues through the prism of music, Salon/Sanctuary takes pride in many special interdisciplinary performances featuring luminaries from the worlds of opera, theater, film, and dance. The series has garnered critical praise for its innovative programming, and continues to attract a diverse audience for its path breaking offerings.











When: Sat., Oct. 26, 2013 at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium
417 E. 61st St.

Price: $25+
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In 1713, the king of Prussia fired many of his finest musicians, unwittingly sending them into the employ of the court at Cöthen. Upon J.S. Bach’s arrival a few years later, he had a pool of virtuoso instrumentalists at his disposal, and a rich flowering of instrumental music followed. One of the foremost baroque violinists of our time, Monica Huggett, will lead New York Baroque Incorporated in orchestral music from Bach’s Cöthen years.

A complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow the performance.

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Monica Huggett was born in London the fifth of seven children born into a family of Irish, English and French background. During her childhood and adolescence she and her siblings listened to a great variety of music; jazz, pop, rock, and classical and consider these diverse influences contributing to her musical personality. Huggett has an international reputation as one of the foremost baroque violinists of our time. During her studies of modern violin at the Royal Academy of Music she was introduced to the baroque violin and immediately felt a complete empathy with the instrument. She has been one of its most fervent champions ever since. Monica has a busy international career as soloist, director and chamber musician. She has recorded for EMI, Decca, Teldec, Erato, Phillips and many other labels.

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New York Baroque Incorporated is a conductorless orchestra of young players of baroque instruments in New York City, bringing the city vital, informed, and fresh performances of the great repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries, and creating a vibrant landscape for collaborations between historical performance and living composers. Lauded by The New York Times for its “do-it-yourself spirit,” NYBI is founded and self-managed by alumni of Juilliard’s Historical Performance Program.

The players of NYBI include the winners of the Early Music America/Naxos Recording Competition, Audience Award winners of EMA Baroque Performance Competition, finalists of the 2012 EMA Baroque Performance Competition, the York Early Music Competition, and recipients of the Jacob K. Javits and Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships. Members have recorded for Avie, Naxos, Sony and Decca, and have appeared at festivals from Marlboro to Mostly Mozart to Boston Early Music Festival. Teaching positions held by NYBI musicians include Stony Brook University, Temple University, Connecticut College, University of Delaware, and Peabody Institute.

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Founded by Artistic Director soprano Jessica Gould in 2009, Salon/Sanctuary Concerts offers the special chance to hear pre-Romantic music in intimate venues that complement the historical context of the repertoire. Pleased to present special projects that cast alight on historical issues through the prism of music, Salon/Sanctuary takes pride in many special interdisciplinary performances featuring luminaries from the worlds of opera, theater, film, and dance. The series has garnered critical praise for its innovative programming, and continues to attract a diverse audience for its path breaking offerings.

Buy tickets/get more info now