The Concords of Musick: 17th-c. Works for Bass Viol
The Concords of Musick: 17th-c. Works for Bass Viol
Specializing in the rich and varied sound-world of the late seventeenth century, Artifex Consort will close the Athenaeum's season with works showcasing the viola da gamba as an ensemble instrument outside of the English consort tradition, during the height of its later flourishing in parts of England and Germany. The program features virtuosic music for two bass viols by Christopher Simpson and Johannes Schenck, alongside lush and ingenious—though little-known—works for three bass viols by Benjamin Hely and Johann Michael Nicolai. (Malachai Komanoff Bandy, Rebecca Landell, and Eva Lymenstull, bass viols; John Lenti, theorbo; Ian Pritchard, keyboards)
Monday, May 4th, 2026 | 7:30pm
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037