Presented by Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand

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Baroque Unbound invites audiences on a journey through some of the most powerful and imaginative music of the Baroque era, performed on authentic period instruments. The programme moves from Telemann’s vibrant dances to Vivaldi’s dramatic Sinfonia in C major and the hauntingly evocative La Notte Recorder Concerto, before reaching new heights with the world premiere of Anthony Ritchie’s harpsichord concerto, Four Seasons in One Day—written especially for this tour. The concert concludes with Bach’s much-loved Orchestral Suite No. 2, showcasing the lyrical brilliance of the baroque flute.

At the heart of the tour is internationally acclaimed Czech soloist Julie Braná, joined by an ensemble of leading baroque specialists from New Zealand and abroad. Together, they create a performance that is both historically authentic and strikingly fresh.

Audiences will not only experience Baroque music as it was originally heard in 17th–18th century Europe, but also enjoy the rare chance to meet the musicians and explore the instruments after the performance.

A rare cultural experience blending history, innovation, and world-class artistry—right here in your community.
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​"Their authenticity of timbre and stylistic delivery was outstanding...billed as vibrant and innovative and certainly impressed." Review by Elizabeth Baumann ODT

ANTHONY RITCHIE (composer) is one of New Zealand’s foremost composers, with over 200 works spanning symphonies, operas, chamber, choral, and film music. His works have been performed by leading ensembles including the NZ Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia, BBC Symphony, and Ulster Orchestra. Currently Associate Professor of Music at Otago University, he is recognised as one of the country’s most accomplished and prolific composers.

JULIE BRANA (baroque flute) internationally acclaimed Czech recorder and baroque flute soloist, performs with leading ensembles across Europe including Concerto Köln, Collegium 1704, and Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. She is also head of traverso at the Prague Conservatory.

SZABOLCS ILLÉS (baroque violin) has been a concertmaster of the Hof-Musici orchestra, he gives concerts with his own ensemble the Accademia Capricciosa and other baroque ensembles (Dolce Risonanza, Cammermusik Potsdam, Concert Royal Köln) in Germany, Austria, Belgium the Czech Republic and other European countries.

EDITA KEGLEROVÁ (harpsichord) As a soloist or member of chamber ensembles, she has performed in many important concert halls not only in Europe but also overseas (Japan, Africa, USA). She cooperates with many ensembles, including the Prague Baroque Ensemble, Hipocondria, and Barocco Sempre Giovanne. She is teaching at Jan Neruda Music Grammar School and is a professor at the Prague Music Conservatory.

TOMAS HURNIK (baroque cello) has played with various period instrument groups such as Musica Florea, Capella Regia Prague and Solamente Naturali with which he performed and toured around Europe. He continues to be passionate about period instrument playing and organizes and performs in concerts, workshops and master classes of Baroque music in New Zealand.

RAKUTO KURANO (baroque violin) has been reviewed as a musician with “flair and panache” by the Christchurch Mail, Rakuto Kurano has established himself as a versatile Japanese/New Zealand Performer-Composer. As a multi award-winning performer and composer, he has appeared in many concert halls across the country. Overseas appearances include performances in Japan and Vietnam.

SARA KADAS (baroque viola) is an emerging artist from Christchurch. Sara has been performing with the trust for two years both in the chamber series and in the 10 city concert tour. She just recently returned from Europe from her studies in baroque music and authentic interpretation.

For more info on artists, go to www.baroquemusic.co.nz/artists