Tabea Debus, recorder, and Adam Cockerham, archlute

Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 6:30 PM
Tickets: 
$30; $25 for Morgan Members. Seating is limited.

Tabea Debus, recorder, and Adam Cockerham, archlute
Lessons from the Masters

Rush Hour Music in J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library
Celebrated artists perform chamber music from Baroque to contemporary in the intimate and sumptuous surroundings of J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library. All concerts last approximately one hour.

George Frideric Handel was one of many prominent composers of his day who also were teachers, creating a myriad of pieces to the benefit of their pupils, ranging from little gems to showstoppers. This program showcases some of these works by various composers and in special arrangements. 

Diego Ortiz, Recercada Primera & Segunda sobre tenores Italianos – from Trattado de Glosas 

Johann Sebastian Bach, French Suite No. 2, BWV 813 (arr. Tabea Debus)

Alex Nante, Luz de otoño for solo recorder (US premiere)
Ennemond Gaultier, Tombeau de Mezangeau
Suite of lessons (arr. Tabea Debus)

  • Allmand – Suits of Lessons for the Harpsichord, composed by Anthony Young
  • Hornpipe – Der Getreue Music-Meister, durch Telemann
  • Sarabande – A Collection of Lessons for the Harpsichord composed by Handel
  • Minuet I – Suits of Lessons for the Harpsichord, composed by Anthony Young
  • Minuet II – Der Getreue Music-Meister, durch Telemann 
  • Gavotte – A Collection of Lessons for the Harpsichord composed by Handel
  • Passepied – Der Getreue Music-Meister, durch Telemann
  • Ground – Suits of Lessons for the Harpsichord, composed by Anthony Young

Selections from the Doni lute book

  • Corrente - Ciaccone - Gagliarda del Falconieri
  • Andrea Falconieri, La suave melodia

The event will take place in J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library. By entering the museum, you agree to our updated Visitor Guidelines and Policies. Masks are required for attending all public programs.

Tabea Debus. Photography by Ben Ealovega.

Please call (212) 685-0008 ext. 560 or e-mail tickets@themorgan.org for information.