Filament presents “Bach and the Art of Flourishing” in concert Sunday, May 3, 4 p.m., at Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, 916 S. Swanson Street (Columbus Blvd. and Christian St.) in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia.
The trio includes Evan Few on violin, Elena Kauffman on viola da gamba and John Walthausen on harpsichord, playing at the oldest church in Pennsylvania … and one of their favorite venues.
Over the course of their first seven years together, Filament has built a reputation for distinctive programming and engaging performances, establishing the trio as a leading presence in Philadelphia’s thriving early music community and a nexus for connection and collaboration. Their new program, “Bach and the Art of Flourishing,” celebrates the gorgeous, intricate, and intriguing music of J.S. Bach, featuring sonatas for violin and viola da gamba, as well as works for solo harpsichord, spotlighting each of the three instruments that make the Filament trio unique.
Admission is $30 for adults and $15 for students with I.D. It includes a drink ticket for a beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Advance registration is highly recommended.
Meet-and-Mingle afterward at Riverside Hall
This concert will take place inside the church sanctuary, followed by a reception in nearby Riverside Hall. For a modest donation, you can treat yourself to delicious gourmet desserts there … and pair them with wine, coffee or tea while you chat with the performers.
Filament is hosted by the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation. Some proceeds from this event will go toward the preservation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and its graveyard.
Bring a fellow music-lover and share beautiful music in a spectacular, historic setting.