An Evening in Paris with Telemann and Friends

In 1737, the most popular composer in Germany, George Philip Telemann, visited the fabled salons of Paris and listened to performances of his quartets for flute, violin, cello, and harpsichord — works that have become some of the best loved music of the modern Baroque revival. Tempesta di Mare’s musicians can’t reproduce a French salon, but they can bring modern audiences the music itself, played on Baroque instruments, in a program that includes music by Telemann’s French contemporaries, along with his charming masterpieces. The Saturday night event even includes an intermission reception, with goodies and conversation.

Saturday, November 23, 8:00 p.m. at Arch Street Meeting House, 4th and Arch. Sunday, November 24, 4:00 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue. $35-25, $20.00 seniors. More information at www.tempestdimare.org.