Back to Bach: Baroque Music Swinging into Modern Times

Baroque tunes have amazing lasting power! For over 300 years, the music of Bach and other baroque composers have influenced composers of every genre, from Rameau to Stéphane Grappelli, Rebel to John Williams, Marais to Dave Brubeck, Bach to Paul Simon and the Beatles. Eudaimonia brings the full sweep to life with their magnificent mélange of period and modern instruments alongside varied voices, curated and arranged by co-director Julia McKenzie.

This concert, supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, partners with Certified Music Practitioner Rebecca Strauss who will share the sounds and stories of her live therapeutic music work that creates a healing environment for those who are ill, experiencing grief or trauma, or in need of respite.

Performances by Pamela Murray & Shea Brown (sopranos), Carrie Cheron (mezzo-soprano), Matthew Anderson (tenor), Na’ama Lion (baroque flute), Diane Heffner (clarinet & saxophone), Julia McKenzie & Sylvia Schwartz (violins), Anna Griffis & Elisabeth Westner (violas), Rebecca Shaw (cello), Carol Lewis (viola da gamba), and Vivian Montgomery (harpsichord & piano).

Founded in 2014, Eudaimonia, A Purposeful Period Band is directed by early keyboardist Vivian Montgomery and violinist Julia McKenzie, and brings together some of the Boston area’s most creative performers in the historical performance field. As an artistic collective, they build upon shared ideals, ignited spirits, and a desire for healthy collaboration. Eudaimonia’s repertoire spans the early Renaissance through contemporary times and their programs center around vocal, chamber, and orchestral works that speak to the mission of their social action partner organizations. Music of the past serving needs of the present. Further information at eudaimonia-music.org.

Admission is pay what you want with a suggested donation of $20.