A Grand Tour: Bach in Potsdam, Telemann in Paris

Aston Magna, the renowned historical instrument ensemble led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, offers its 53rd Music Festival Season in the Boston area and in the Berkshires with music from Paris, Rome, Venice and Potsdam. The second concert in the series is on Saturday, July 25 at 3pm. The four Festival weekends offer a broad spectrum of works by composers both familiar and lesser known, representing several centuries and styles. The lineup of musicians includes many favorite artists from past seasons, as well as other celebrated artists performing with Aston Magna for the first time. Bach in Potsdam, Telemann in Paris Telemann: Quadro (tbd), and Quartet in E Minor CPE Bach: Sanguineus und Melancholicus J. S. Bach: Excerpts from Musical Offering Peter Sykes, harpsichord Andrea Leblanc, transverse flute Daniel Stepner, baroque violin Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba