Valencia Baryton Project

A string trio with four instruments? A harpsichord hiding behind the cello? The Valencia Baryton Project has dedicated itself to the performance of music written for an ancient and little-known instrument, the baryton. A cross between the viol da gamba and lirone (or lira da gamba), with 10 resonating and plucked strings down the back of the instrument, the baryton gives the traditional string trio an entirely new dimension. This unique group was originally scheduled to visit our series in 2022 and will bring a fresh program of old and new works sure to delight.

Valencia Baryton Project

Matthew Baker, baryton
Estevan de Almeida Reis, viola
Alex Friedhoff, cello

PROGRAM (subject to change)

Baryton Trio No. 69 in D Major, Hob.XI:69, Joseph Haydn

The River, Steve Zink

Baryton Trio No.113 in D Major, Hob.XI:113, Joseph Haydn

—Intermission—

Prelude 1 (2021), John Pickup

Baryton Trio No.71 in A Major, Hob.XI:71, Joseph Haydn

Lament (solo baryton), John Pickup

Baryton Trio No.93 in C Major, Hob.XI:93, Joseph Haydn

All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. and are followed by a reception with the artists in the Sharon & Joel Labovitz Entry Hall.

The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert.

Masks optional. If you have a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, please stay home.