On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 8:15 PM at the Auditorium Pollini in Padua the 69th Season of the Friends of Music resumes with an event entirely dedicated to baroque music. Simone Pirri on baroque violin and Christophe Rousset on harpsichord will take the audience on a musical journey through feelings, elegance, and invention.
Some of the most enchanting sonatas for violin and keyboard from the 18th century will be performed, intertwining styles, schools, and languages that tell a century of transformations. From the France of Leclair, with his Tombeau full of pathos and refinement, to the brilliant Paris of Balbastre, where the harpsichord comes to life in a theatrical dialogue with the violin. From the singable and bright Italy of Boccherini to the lyrical and passionate virtuosity of Tartini. And finally, the Germany of the sons of Bach: Johann Christian, elegant and cosmopolitan, and Carl Philipp Emanuel, with his unpredictable and ardent style.
For the occasion, an interesting combination on stage of Simone Pirri, a rising star of baroque violin, and Christophe Rousset, a legend of ancient music both as a harpsichordist and as the conductor and founder of Les Talens Lyriques.
Open rehearsal at 10:30 AM.
For the calendar of concerts and the programs of the 69th Concert Season: www.amicimusicapadova.org
For info:
Friends of Music of Padua ETS
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