GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTEXT is a one-of-a-kind ensemble devoted to the presentation of music from a wide range of styles and eras. Stylistically enlightened performances, historically appropriate instruments, and innovative programming combine to place compositions in their musical context.

As an audience member, you can expect a lot from us.

You can expect CONTEXT to be ahead of the curve. No other organization presents concerts like ours, putting music ‘in context’ with instruments and performance styles appropriate to each era of music. No other ensemble can move so fluidly between, say, Bach on harpsichord and baroque strings, Beethoven on an early-19th century Graf piano, Brahms on a late-19th century Bösendorfer piano and romantic-era string instruments, and Bolcom on modern instruments.

You can also expect CONTEXT’s programs to be intriguing and enlightening. Every program explores connections between composers, and offers insights into their works. Best of all, you can expect to be moved at the emotion and power that music can express when played with understanding and imagination.

Your expectations mean a lot to us, and challenge us to present unusual and meaningful concerts. So we’re excited to tell you about plans for our next season!

In CONTEXT's 14th Season, each of CONTEXT’s six concerts will feature a major composer, with a focus on a particular genre or form. With music from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, the Fourteenth Season showcases CONTEXT’s range of repertoire, performance styles, and instruments.

As always, each CONTEXT concert features stylistically-informed performances on historically-accurate keyboard, string and wind instruments appropriate for each musical era.

All concerts are on Sunday afternoons at 4:00pm.

Please join us for our Fourteenth Season.

Sergiu Luca, Artistic Director