Music by Bach, Froberger, Westhoff, Nicola Matteis the Younger, and Biber

In this must-hear recital for violin and keyboard lovers alike, renowned performers and international superstars Isabelle Faust and Kristian Bezuidenhout illuminate the Baroque sonata as it comes vividly into focus. As they move between Bach and the composers who shaped his world, Faust’s “clarity, gutsy depth, and technical brilliance” (San Francisco Classical Voice) reveals the violin’s growing expressive power, and Bezuidenhout, a Boston favorite and frequent BEMF guest artist, demonstrates the harpsichord’s evolution from accompaniment to conversational partner. Expect breathtaking virtuosity from both artists and the thrill of hearing ideas connect across generations.