Baroque Inspirations

The evening

Maxim Emelyanychev conductor

Welcome to Maxim Emelyanychev’s Baroque Inspirations programme – an evening of contrasts and connections, where timeless style sparks fresh creativity.

The concert opens with the elemental drama of Rebel’s Les Élémens: Le Chaos, a bold early 18th century soundscape that vividly depicts the creation of the world. From there, we move to Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, a refined modern homage to Baroque grace, rich in translucent textures and understated emotion. This conversation across centuries continues with Thomas Adès’ Three Studies from Couperin, which reimagines the French master’s music through a striking contemporary lens.

The spotlight then turns to Telemann, whose inventive concertos reveal the colour, wit and variety of the Baroque era. From the conversational charm of the Concerto for flute and recorder, to the exuberant interplay of three oboes and three violins, and the radiant blend of flute, violin and cello in the Concerto in A major, these works celebrate Telemann’s inexhaustible imagination and flair for instrumental storytelling.

This concert is part of the Institut Français d'Écosse Baroque Music Festival 2027