Sunday 26th April
7:00pm
- Biagio Marini (1594–1663):
Sonata sopra la Monica (c. 1626) - William Brade (1560–1630):
Coral with Variations for Violin
and Basso Continuo - Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707):
Sonata in A minor for Violin
and Viola da Gamba, BuxWV 272 - Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741):
Trio Sonata in G minor, RV 73 (c. 1710) - Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713):
Trio Sonata in G minor "Ciaconna",
Op. 2, No. 12 - Johann Paul von Westhoff (1656–1705):
Sonata No. 2 in A minor for Violin and Basso Continuo - Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741):
Trio Sonata in D minor, Op. 1, No. 12 "La Folia", RV 63 (c. 1705)
Harmony of Time is a dynamic chamber ensemble dedicated to historically informed performance, bringing together distinguished musicians from across Europe.
With a deep respect for historical performance practices and an innovative
artistic approach, the ensemble breathes life into Baroque music with expressive depth, stylistic authenticity, and creative interpretation.
Each member has performed at prestigious venues and collaborated with leading
early music specialists, making Harmony of Time a unique artistic collective committed
to exploring the musical expression of the 17th and 18th centuries.
The ensemble features Sara Matović, a Baroque violinist and a final-year
Master of Performance student at the Royal College of Music,
specializing in Historical Performance.
She has collaborated with renowned musicians, including Adrian Butterfield,
Catherine Martin, Bojan Čičić, Kati Debretzeni, and Matthew Truscott.
Highly active as a performer in London, particularly in central London,
as well as in Oxford and Hastings, she frequently appears at prestigious
venues across the UK and internationally.
Sara currently plays on a Gagliano violin, loaned to her by the Royal College
of Music in recognition of her success during her studies.
She is supported by the prestigious Linda Hill Scholarship, which enables her
to further develop her career in historical performance.
Her dedication to Baroque music is reflected in her expressive interpretation
and artistic vision, bridging the past and the present.
Swiss violinist Sophia Mücke has performed at leading festivals,
including Festival Internationale Barocktage Stift Melk, Brecon Baroque Festival,
and Varaždin Baroque Evenings.
A scholarship recipient of the Friedl Wald Foundation, she studied at the renowned
Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and the Royal Academy of Music in London.
She has collaborated with esteemed musicians such as Amandine Beyer,
René Jacobs, and Francesco Corti and is actively involved in chamber music,
combining performance with historical research.
Spanish cellist and viola da gamba player Pablo Tejedor-Gutiérrez has performed
at prestigious venues such as Victoria Hall in Geneva, Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam,
and Teatro Real in Madrid.
A prizewinner at the Spanish National Early Music Competition, he has collaborated
with distinguished artists, including William Christie, Philippe Herreweghe,
and Rachel Podger.
He actively performs as a soloist and chamber musician, with upcoming projects
including the recording of forgotten 19th-century Romantic repertoire.
The ensemble is completed by Predrag Gosta, a renowned harpsichordist, organist,
and conductor who has worked with major orchestras, including the London
Symphony Orchestra and the National Philharmonic in Washington.
As the artistic director of the Belgrade Baroque Academy and
the Belgrade Early Music Festival, he has significantly contributed to the development
of early music performance in Serbia.
Together, Harmony of Time explores a rich and diverse repertoire from the 17th
and 18th centuries, focusing on the intricate interplay of trio sonatas, violin sonatas,
and cello sonatas.
Their performances highlight dramatic contrasts, rhetorical expressiveness,
and the subtle nuances of historical performance, bringing imagination,
improvisational spirit, and emotional depth to the music of past eras.
Through their interpretations, the ensemble connects the rich tradition
of Baroque music with modern audiences, embracing the stylistic diversity
and artistic brilliance of this fascinating period.