World-renowned ensemble Concerto Köln will bring its characteristic exuberance to a tapestry of Baroque brilliance, with works by Telemann, J.S. Bach, Giuseppe Sammartini, Handel, Mrs Philarmonica (the pen name of an anonymous female composer), plus a very special rendition of Vivaldi’s double concerto for two instruments, featuring violinist extraordinaire Shunske Sato and eminent recorder player Max Volbers. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary season, Concerto Köln remains on the forefront of early music performance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy the group’s highly individual sound.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2:30 PM
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1100 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2:30 PM
First Church Berkeley UCC (First Congregational)
2345 Channing Way

About Concerto Köln

More than 30 years of world class performances characterised by a highly individual sound and a passion for the re-discovery of forgotten repertoire mark out Concerto Köln as one of today’s leading orchestras for historically informed performance.

With one foot firmly rooted in Köln’s musical life, the orchestra is a regular guest at important musical venues worldwide and stands for excellence in the interpretation of early music.

Concerto Köln

  • Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767)
    “Klingende Geographie” Potpourri from the Suites, TWV:55

    Mrs. Philarmonica (born in 17th c. and died in the 18th c.)
    Sonata Sesta in G major, arr. as a concerto grosso


    Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
    Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052R


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    Giuseppe Sammartini (1695–1750)
    Concerto for Flute in F Major


    Georg Philipp Telemann
    “Klingende Geographie”: Potpourri from the Suites, TWV:55

    George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
    Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 9 in F Major

    Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
    Concerto for flute & violin in A minor, RV 522, from L’estro armonico