A Baroque Halloween with the Sebastians

Member early access ticketing opens on July 13th
General Public sales begin July 20th

As Halloween approaches, the acclaimed early music ensemble the Sebastians explore the darker side of the Baroque. From Bach’s dramatic D minor Toccata and Fugue and Tartini’s legendary Devil’s Trill Sonata to musical portraits, storms, ghosts, and follies, this program uncovers the strange and theatrical imagination of the eighteenth century. Performed on period instruments, these works reveal a world where virtuosity, mystery, and storytelling meet.

About the Performers

The Sebastians  are a dynamic and vital musical ensemble specializing in music of the baroque and classical eras. Lauded as “everywhere sharp-edged and engaging” (The New York Times), the Sebastians have also been praised for their “well-thought-out articulation and phrasing” (Early Music Review) and “elegant string playing… immaculate in tuning and balance” (Early Music Today). Their 2018 unconducted St. Matthew Passion with Tenet Vocal Arts was called “shattering” and “a performance of uncommon naturalness and transparency.” The Sebastians’ recent seasons have included dozens of originally conceived programs, including collaborations with poets, choreographers, dancers, and actors; a musical installation in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine; programs dealing with musical “immigration” and nationalism; and major works of J.S. Bach led from the keyboard. The Sebastians are currently in residence at the Yale Collection of Musical Instruments.

Ticket & Visitor Information

For assistance and to make purchases by phone, call the box office at 973-971-3706. The ticket price includes a non-refundable $3.00 service fee. Programs are subject to change.

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