Music Before 1800 is New York City's longest-running concert series devoted exclusively to early music; it frequently features well-known ensembles of the caliber of Anonymous 4 and rising young stars like New York Baroque Incorporated.
The series is currently in the midst of its 39th season. Notable concerts that remain include a performance of Actéon, Marc-Antoine Charpentier's 1685 tragédie en musique, directed by William Christie on April 13; and a performance on May 4 by Montreal-based Masques to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau's death.
Christie will direct the Juilliard early music ensemble Juilliard415, and Masques will present interpretations of Rameau's tour de force: the five Concerts for solo harpsichord, violin, flute, and bass viol. Both concerts will take place at MB 1800's longtime venue, Corpus Christi Church in Morningside Heights, N.Y.
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