Masterworks Ensemble, a quintet of Okanagan classical musicians, will perform three concerts in Summerland, Penticton and Oliver at the end of January.
In addition to piano, organ, guitar, violin, viola and voice, the concert will feature early music selections on the bass dulcian, the viola da gamba and the baroque violin.
“The baroque violin is a precursor to the modern violin,” said musician Elizabeth Lupton, who specializes in baroque music (1600 to 1750s) and will be playing her baroque violin for the period pieces.
“With its gut strings and lighter touch, the baroque violin produces an organic, intimate and appealing sound, which is both delicious and exciting.”
In addition to the baroque music of Vivaldi, Handel, Torelli and Isabella Leonarda, the concert will also highlight the music of Carulli, Mozart and more with duos and trios by Molino, Holst and Villa Lobos.
Masterworks Ensemble features accomplished musicians.
Tracy Fehr of Summerland, a lyric coloratura soprano, has held numerous recitals and concerts across Canada and abroad.
Elizabeth Lupton, on violin/viola, is a member of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra who has performed and recorded with Tafelmusik, Pacific Baroque, and Musick Baroque.
Dennis Nordlund, on piano/organ, performs throughout the Okanagan as a soloist and accompanist for vocalists, choirs, instrumentalists and theatrical productions.
Masterworks Ensemble is joined by classical guitarist Bob Parks and Cuyler Page, an early music specialist.
The Summerland concert will be held on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 5505 Butler St.
Tickets are available at the door.
For more information about this concert, contact Tracy Fehr at 250-486-5073.
The Penticton concert will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Tickets are available at the door and at the Penticton and District Arts Council, 220 Manor Park Ave. Contact Dennis Nordlund at 250-809-5732.
The final concert will be held in Oliver on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Oliver Lutheran Centre, 6431 Okanagan St. Tickets for this matinee are available at the door. Contact Bob and Brita Parks at 250-498-8889.
