Dive into the dramatic, emotionally-charged world of the “stile moderno” with Quicksilver for a one-night-only special performance! The group’s “Early Moderns” program explores the musical innovations of the early modern period, pioneered by Italian virtuoso composers and later embraced by German musicians.
Quicksilver brings together some of today’s top North American historically-informed performers. Described as “drop dead gorgeous with a wonderful interplay of timbres,” (Early Music America) and praised as “irresistible” (Fanfare Magazine), Quicksilver vibrantly explores the rich and virtuosic chamber music repertoire from the early modern period to the High Baroque.
Robert Mealy & Julie Andrijeski, violins & directors; David Morris, viola da gamba; John Lenti, theorbo; Avi Stein, harpsichord & organ
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 7:30 PM
First Church Berkeley UCC (First Congregational)
2345 Channing Way
About Quicksilver
Quicksilver's debut recording, Stile Moderno, was described as "Breakthrough of the Year" (Huffington Post), and their subsequent albums have been widely praised. The New Yorker named their 2014 release Fantasticus one of the Ten Notable Recordings of the year, and their latest album, Early Moderns: The (very) First Viennese School, has been hailed as "highly addictive...utterly captivating" (Limelight Magazine, Editor's Choice). With their virtuosic performances and critically acclaimed recordings, Quicksilver continues to captivate audiences and cement their reputation as leaders in the early music scene.
Revered like rock stars within the early music scene, Quicksilver brings together some of today's top North American historically-informed performers. Described as "drop-dead gorgeous with a wonderful interplay of timbres" (Early Music America) and praised as "irresistible" (Fanfare Magazine), the ensemble vibrantly explores the rich and virtuosic chamber music repertoire from the early modern period to the High Baroque.
Formed in 2010, Quicksilver has been featured at numerous prestigious music series and festivals, receiving critical acclaim, standing ovations, and repeat invitations. Recent and upcoming appearances include Carnegie Hall, the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center, The Library of Congress, and significant early music festivals across North America. The ensemble made its European debut in 2024 at the Regensburg Tage Alter Musik.
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