Infusion Baroque at L'Gros Luxe in St-Henri : : Montreal, QC : : Images by Danylo Bobyk Photography : : www.danylobobyk.com
Centuries ago, the role of women in the arts was often marginalized, but in recent years, much effort has been made to redress that imbalance. Take Infusion Baroque, for example. A quartet of women, Infusion Baroque specializes in the music of the 17th and 18th centuries. On their current “Virtuosa!” tour, they turn their focus to work performed or composed by women from those centuries who overcame many obstacles to be heard.
Consisting of Alexa Raine-Wright (Baroque flute and recorder), Sallynee Amawat (Baroque violin), Andrea Stewart (Baroque cello) and Rona Nadler (harpsichord), Infusion Baroque calls attention to early music through captivating performances as well as prize-winning musicianship. Fanfare magazine praised them as “superb … combining spontaneity and abandon with technical perfection.”
Milwaukee’s premier presenter of pre-19th century music, Early Music Now, will host a concert by Infusion Baroque, 5 p.m., March 5 in the splendid setting of St. Paul's Episcopal Church (914 E. Knapp St.). For more information, visit earlymusicnow.org.
