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The Viola Bastarda.

 

Calling for incredible range and agility it is no wonder that the viola da gamba was dubbed ‘the queen’ Arnie and Gwenof the bastarda style. This program will explore the viola bastarda repertoire from its origins in the mid 16th century up until its final compositions in the early 17th century.

Described by The New York Times as a “fine instrumental soloist” Arnie Tanimoto performs in venues across the United States, Europe, and Japan. A recipient of a Frank Huntington Beebe Fund Fellowship he has performed and recorded with the likes of Barthold Kuijken, and the Boston Early Music Festival Ensemble.

 
Arnie Tanimoto, viola da gamba
Gwendolyn Toth, harpsichord

 

1:15 - 2:00 pm
All concerts are free; no tickets or reservations are necessary.

The Chapel at St. Bartholomew's Church
50th St. and Park Avenue

 

Midtown Concerts sponsors lunchtime performances of music of the 18th century and earlier. Ensembles are chosen by a panel of early music specialists from the metropolitan area.

Time: Thursdays, 1:15–2:00 pm
All concerts are free; no tickets or reservations are necessary.

Concerts are in person at St. Malachy's Church, 239 West 49th Street, Manhattan, AND live streamed.