Somerville’s Ensemble Chaconne, Concerts in Cambridge Oct 17 and Somerville Oct 19
Rebecca DeLamotte
Please join Ensemble Chaconne (Peter H. Bloom, baroque flute; Carol Lewis, viola da gamba; Olav Chris Henriksen, baroque lute) for concerts Celebrating J.S. Bach. The group is based in Somerville and performs in the U.S. and abroad. They’ve been praised for “vitality and character, style and verve” (MusicWeb International) and called “a powerhouse of great playing” (Classical Voice of North Carolina). Founded in 1985, Ensemble Chaconne is celebrating its 40th season this year. The group is managed by Americas Musicworks of Somerville.
Friday, October 17, 2025, at 8:00 pm
Celebrating J.S. Bach
Music for Viols and Friends
Lindsay Chapel, First Church in Cambridge, Congregational,
11 Garden St., Cambridge, MA (N.B.: entrance on Mason St.)
$35 general admission; $25 students, seniors, low income. Cash or check only.
Information: (617) 776-0692. https://duomaresienne.com/music-for-viols-and-friends-2025-26
The program: Sonata in E Major BWV 1035; Prelude in c minor BWV 999 and Fugue in g minor BWV 1000; Sonata in C Major BWV 1033; Sonata in e minor BWV 1034; and Selections from Cello Suite #2 in d minor BWV 1008 (transcribed for viola da gamba).
Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm
Celebrating J.S. Bach
Early Music Afternoons
Somerville Museum, 1 Westwood Rd, Somerville, MA 02143
$30 general admission, $25 seniors, $20 Museum members. https://www.somervillemuseum.org/duo-maresienne-1
For Information:
Rebecca DeLamotte, Americas Musicworks
Management for Ensemble Chaconne
29 Newbury St, Somerville, MA 02144