World-renowned ensemble Concerto Köln will bring its characteristic exuberance to a tapestry of Baroque brilliance, with works by Telemann, J.S. Bach, Giuseppe Sammartini, Handel, Mrs Philarmonica (the pen name of an anonymous female composer), plus a very special rendition of Vivaldi’s double concerto for two instruments, featuring violinist extraordinaire Shunske Sato and eminent recorder player Max Volbers. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary season, Concerto Köln remains on the forefront of early music performance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy the group’s highly individual sound.

Passionate music-making and an unwavering curiosity for the unknown are the hallmarks of Concerto Köln. For almost 40 years the orchestra has been counted among the leading ensembles in historic performance practice, thanks to its distinctive sound. Deeply rooted in Cologne’s musical life while regularly appearing in the world’s great music capitals and at prestigious festivals, Concerto Köln stands for outstanding interpretations of early music.


AMONG FRIENDS: OVER BRIDGES
As part of the project “Among Friends: Over Bridges,” the Goethe-Institut supports concert tours by German choirs and ensembles to the USA, which perform together with US-American groups in musical collaborations.