Andrew Fouts – violin, Patricia Halverson – viola da gamba, Scott Pauley – theorbo, baroque guitar

For five years the acclaimed Pittsburgh ensemble Chatham Baroque had become a welcome treat for music lovers at Westminster and in the South Hills. Westminster was the Friday night venue for most concerts in the group’s subscription series. Most of these concerts took place in the beautiful and intimate space of Galbreath Chapel, with its ideal acoustics for the trio of string players that makes up the base of Chatham Baroque. Whenever the number of guest instrumentalists and singers grew too large for the chapel, the concerts were held in the sanctuary, another beautiful space for music.

On Valentine’s Day in 2020, Chatham Baroque performed its annual “Art of the Trio” concert in Galbreath Chapel. A month later the country was in pandemic lockdown, and fans have only seen Chatham Baroque in online videos until the return to in person performances this season. Westminster is delighted to welcome back Chatham Baroque for two Friday concerts, on November 19 and February 25. Both concerts will be in the sanctuary, with ample room for social distancing. Plan now to enjoy the always engaging music making of Chatham Baroque at Westminster. It’s also a most enjoyable way to introduce your friends and neighbors to Westminster Church.

Chatham Baroque: The Art of the Trio

Friday, November 19
7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary

Grounded: Popular Tunes, Dances, and Variations of the Renaissance and Baroque

Chatham Baroque continues its annual exploration of the collective synergy, sparkle, and spirit of artistic directors Andrew Fouts, Patricia Halverson, and Scott Pauley as they continue their ongoing exploration of intimate chamber music from the Baroque and beyond. The program travels from a set of elegant Renaissance pieces to popular tunes from the Baroque based on well known and loved grounds (repeating bass lines), such as the folia and ciacona.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.chathambaroque.org. Pick up online tickets in the narthex at Will Call before the concert. All in person tickets include a video of the concert, sent approximately one week following the in person performance.

Proof of vaccination and masks are required for in person attendance.