​January and February 2026

 

Saturday, January 31 at 7:30 PM (pre-reception  at 6:00) (Long Beach)

Sunday, February 1 at 3:00 PM (Los Angeles mid-Wilshire district)

Musica Angelica : Valentine to the Viola da Gamba

Prepare for a Captivating Viola da Gamba Experience with Viol(s) da Gamba and Friends. Immerse yourself in the rich and enchanting sounds of the viola da gamba, featuring the talented husband and wife duo, Alexa and Justin Haynes-Pilon. They will be accompanied by harpsichordist Caitlyn Koester, Concertmaster Ilia Korol, and flutist Stephen Schultz, presenting a delightful selection of compositions by Couperin, Purcell, and Telemann. This romantic set of baroque music is perfect for lovers of all ages!

Program:

Les Voix Humaines from Pièces de viole, Livre 2 | Marin Marais (1656-1728)

Duetto for 2 Violas da Gamba in D minor, CSWV F:8 | Christoph Schaffrath (1709-1763)

Sonata à 4 in G major, TWV 43:G10 | Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

La Sultane from 6 Sonates en Trio | François Couperin (1668-1733)

Suite à 3 in E minor from Pièces en trio | Marais

Trio Sonata in G minor, Z.780 | Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Sonata à due in E minor from Sonate ô partite | August Kühnel (1645-c.1700)

Le Plaisir des dames from 25 Concertos Comiques | Corrette, Michel (1707-1795)

Patrons are invited to a hosted pre-reception from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, hors d'oeuvres & beverages will be served.

 

Saturday: First Congregational Church of Long Beach 241 Cedar Avenue  Long Beach, California 90802

Tickets: $0-$85Paid Parking is available at the Civic Center Parking Garage - 332 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802.

more info and listening examples: https://www.simpletix.com/e/valentine-to-the-viola-da-gamba-long-beach-tickets-220501

Sunday: The Shatto at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles 540 South Commonwealth Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90020

Tickets : $43-$85.

more info and listening examples:   https://www.simpletix.com/e/valentine-to-the-viola-da-gamba-los-angele-tickets-220502

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