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The French Baroque sensations Nevermind make their national debut with Musica Viva, rewriting the rulebook on period-instrument concerts with an engaging mix of expertise and charm.<\/p>\n
Looking more like members of a trendy Indie band, Nevermind are\u00a0musical talents of a very different kind. This French foursome \u2013 Jean Rondeau (harpsichord), Anna Besson (flute), Louis Creac\u2019h (violin) and Robin Pharo (viola da gamba) \u2013 are less about rock-n-roll and more about Baroque (no roll required).<\/p>\n
Nevermind formed six years ago, when four friends, students of the Conservatoire National Sup\u00e9rieur in Paris at the time, casually got together to play some 18th-century chamber works. From these humble beginnings, the group has steadily risen through the ranks of Europe\u2019s early music scene, taking its name from the philosophy \u2018Never mind who you are. This music is for you!\u2019
\n\u2018We really wanted to open up Baroque music and even classical music in general to younger people,\u2019 says Besson, \u2018So we prefer the atmosphere of our concerts to be very relaxed \u2013 we don\u2019t wear formal clothes or all-black like many traditional groups do.\u2019<\/p>\n
Beneath the laidback vibe and disarming image is a musical vision of remarkable sophistication. As showcased on Nevermind\u2019s two albums, rigorous period technique is the bedrock of their music-making. But this is tempered by a surprisingly flexible musicality that teems with\u00a0 individual flair that isn\u2019t commonly found in historical performance.<\/p>\n
Nevermind will perform two programs of Baroque masterpieces, showcasing Bach and Telemann in Program 1, including the Telemann works that inspired them to become a quartet – and glorious music of Marais, Couperin and Telemann, Quentin and Guillemain in Program 2.<\/p>\n
Members of the group will also mentor talented students at masterclasses in Canberra, Perth and Sydney. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please visit www.musicaviva.com.au\/masterclasses for details.<\/p>\n
The performers: Anna Besson flute\/ Louis Creac\u2019h violin\/ Robin Pharo viola da gamba\/ Jean Rondeau harpsichord<\/p>\n
PROGRAM 1 Sydney Weekend
\nJS BACH Selections from The Art of Fugue, BWV1080\/ \u00a0Trio Sonata in G major, BWV1039\/ Trio Sonata in C major, BWV529\/ TELEMANN Paris Quartet no 1 in G major, TWV43:G1\/ Fuga 14 from 20 Small Fugues, TWV30\/ Paris Quartet no 12 in E minor, TWV43:e4<\/p>\n