LANCASTER—The Wren Masters, a baroque trio from Williamsburg, will return to Historic Christ Church (HCC) in Weems at 4 p.m. April 5 with “Textures of the Baroque,” featuring the music of Buxtehude, Schmelzer, J.S. Bach and Jean-Philippe Rameau.
The performance will showcase Opus 93, HCC’s new continuo organ and this exciting program explores the contrasting keyboard sounds of both organ and harpsichord with the baroque violin and viola da gamba.
The Wren Masters include Susan Via on baroque violin, harpsichordist Tom Marshall and Brady Lanier on viola da gamba. This will be their fifth performance at Christ Church, a place they feel offers the perfect setting for this music, reported development director Jill Sears.
“Historic Christ Church is the quintessential performance space for baroque music,” said Via. “Our 18th century instruments and the music we play, written centuries ago, always instantly feel at home in this building that originated from the same era. It is one of the Wren Masters’ favorite performance venues. And we always enjoy performing and interacting with the appreciative and engaging HCC audiences.”
Tickets are $30 and include light refreshments at intermission. To purchase tickets, visit ChristChurch1735.org, or call 438-6855.
