A tasting flight of music for strings from the 18th century, from Vivaldi to Beethoven.

The 18th century was a time of change throughout Europe, as the ideas of the Enlightenment took hold everywhere. From the music of Bach and Vivaldi, this musical journey takes us right up to Beethoven’s first string quartet, an early masterpiece by a composer who was about to change musical history forever.

The quaint Gallery Winery, with its vaulted ceiling and warm acoustics, offers superb views of the Valley from the hills of West Kelowna. At only 40 seats, this is a chance to experience the music up close, which is exactly how it would have been heard 250 years ago.

PROGRAMME

Johann Sebastian Bach – Sinfonias 
for violin, viola, and cello

Antonio Vivaldi – Sonata in B-flat major 
for 2 cellos

Joseph Haydn – String Trio Op. 5, No. 4 in E flat major 
for 2 violins and cello

Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in F major, op. 18/1
for 2 violins, viola, and cello

ARTISTS

Andrew Wan, violin
Gabrielle Després, violin
Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola
Raphaël Jouan, cello
Cameron Crozman, cello