Peter Hagen will welcome the musician to his hall on the outskirts of Broadford at the end of the month.
He said Ms Welsh would be playing widely celebrated, centuries-old music.
“As a player of historically informed performance practice, she brings to life music from the late 1600s in the program in a way a more modernly set-up violin does not,” Mr Hagen said.
“The program features music by composers such as Schmelzer, Biber and Pandolfi Mealli, among others.
“While the composers’ names may be unfamiliar, their music is highly regarded among aficionados of baroque music.”
Mr Hagen will join Ms Welsh on his iconic harpsichord, with the intimate Broadford setting being the perfect backdrop for the historic music.
“The program contrasts the passionate and impulsive composer Pandolfi Mealli, who had to leave Italy for stabbing someone to death, with the more serious Schmelzer,” Mr Hagen said.
“The difference in this time between the Italian impulsive, very showy forms of music, and the northern, more serious forms of music is another feature of the program.”
The famous mystery sonatas by Biber and the “rare and exquisite, well-formed gem” by reclusive Italian nun Leonarda will also feature.
“This concert is worth it for these two pieces alone, but there’s so much more to enjoy in this program,” Mr Hagen said.
Following the performance, there will be an opportunity to speak with the musicians over a complimentary glass of wine provided by Mike Boudry of Moon Wines.
The concert will take place on Sunday, May 24 from 4pm to 5pm.
Early bird tickets are on sale until Thursday, May 14 and can be purchased via tinyurl.com/pxrabck3
For more information, contact Mr Hagen at peterr@peterhagen.com.au
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