'Ornaments of Delight'

Ornaments of Delight presented by Parish House Baroque

An intricate element of baroque music is the use of ornaments, or special ways of decorating the music. Some ornaments are light and simple, while others take on such richness and extravagance that they dazzle the audience with virtuosity and brilliance. While these ornaments are typically improvised, many composers left behind instructions and elegant examples of the types of ornaments performers were expected to produce. Come revel in the timeless elegance of music by Telemann, Pachelbel, Corelli, and Bach, as we sit at the feet of the masters and learn their ways.

About Parish House Baroque
Parish House Baroque draws upon varied historical sources of performance practice from the Renaissance through the early Classical period and uses them to inform our interpretations, bringing the music to life.

We strive to expand the community of people who experience and love early music performances and foster a new generation of audiences through engaging performances, outreach, and dialogue. With a core formation of baroque violin, recorders, baroque cello, and harpsichord/organ, Parish House Baroque continues to strengthen our reputation for highly expressive performances and compelling programming.