Ring in the New Year with Crescendo in Great Barrington!
A Baroque Portrait — Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre
December 27
Celebrate the turning of the year right here in Great Barrington with Crescendo’s radiant New Year’s Concert, hosted at the beautiful Saint James Place. This shimmering program features the extraordinary artistry of violinist Edson Scheid and harpsichordist Christine Gevert, who together bring to life the brilliant music of Baroque composer Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre — a pioneering and visionary figure of the French Baroque.
Experience the elegance, virtuosity, and expressive depth of Jacquet de La Guerre’s works, illuminated through Edson’s captivating violin performance and Christine’s inspired continuo playing. It’s an intimate, vibrant musical celebration — the perfect way to welcome the New Year.
Concert Dates & Locations:
• Saturday, December 27 — 4PM
Saint James Place, Great Barrington, MA
• Sunday, December 28 — 4PM
Trinity Church, Lime Rock, CT
Join us in Great Barrington Or Lakeville, CT for a sparkling year-end concert filled with energy, color, and Baroque brilliance — a beautiful start to 2026.
For tickets and full details, visit www.crescendomusic.org.
We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you through music!
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