In this concert, the ensemble freymut explores the fascinating connection between the Baroque and Classical periods. With works by Johann Sebastian Bach, his sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, as well as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the influence of the Bach family on Mozart’s compositions comes to life. The program includes, among others, Bach’s Trio Sonata in G major BWV 1039, Mozart’s 12 Variations in C major on “Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman” K. 265, and the world premiere of Daniel Serrano’s Suite pour Madame Levy, a homage to the Berlin salonnière Sara Levy.
The musicians of the ensemble—on traverso, viola da gamba, and harpsichord—demonstrate how musical ideas evolved across epochal boundaries. A special focus is placed on the role of Sara Levy, who acted as a collector and patron of the Bach tradition. The concert makes audible how past and present are interwoven in the flow of music.