Baroque Brilliance by Candlelight

Baroque Brilliance Awaits You!

Join us for an enchanting evening as part of our Travel Through Time Chamber Series; Back to Baroque!

Embark on a Journey Through History: Experience the timeless magic of Baroque Trio Sonatas. Discover the allure of Balletti and Sinfonias by the masters—Handel, Albinoni, and more—performed on period instruments in authentic interpretation by Henry Nicholson (baroque violin), Sara Kadas (baroque violin) and Tomas Hurnik (baroque cello).

An Evening to Remember: Allow yourself to be swept away by the elegance and charm of Baroque music in this unforgettable concert, by candlelight!!

Feedback and review for the last Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand 10 city concert tour, Bohemian Baroque in February 2025:

"It was beautiful!" Kathryn, Dunedin

"Tonight's concert was absolutely sublime." Lis, Invercargill

"Their authenticity of timbre and stylistic delivery was outstanding...billed as vibrant and innovative and certainly impressed." Elizabeth Baumann in Otago Daily Times

Performers:

Henry Nicholson on baroque violin is an Ōtautahi Christchurch-based based violinist, conductor and artistic director. He completed a Master of Music majoring in performance violin and conducting with Professor Mark Menzies and Associate Professor Justin DeHart at the University of Canterbury in 2023, having graduated from Burnside High School in 2017. As part of his research, Henry studied both modern and historical performance practice, as well as researching and analysing instrumental music of the early Baroque period. He studied conducting with Dr Helen Renaud and Professor Mark Menzies, and has been an active participant in the CSO Conducting Masterclass with CSO Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey.

Sara Kadas on baroque violin is an emerging artist from Christchurch. Sara has been performing with the trust for two years in both in the chamber series and in the 10 city concert tour. She just recently returned from Europe from her studies in baroque music and authentic interpretation.

Tomas Hurnik on baroque cello has a rich musical career performing with Czech symphonies, recording for radio and television, winning various chamber music competitions and taking part in prestigious chamber groups such as Talich Chamber Orchestra. He has played with various period instrument groups such as Musica Florea, Capella Regia Prague and Solamente Naturali with which he performed and toured around Europe. He continues to be passionate about period instrument playing and organizes and performs in concerts, workshops and master classes of Baroque music in New Zealand.