The Well-Tempered Ear

Classical music: The period-instrument, early music ensemble Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble will give two performances of 17th and 18th century chamber music this weekend.

By Jacob Stockinger

The period-instrument, early music ensemble Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble (below) will give two performances of 17th and 18th century chamber music this weekend.

The program includes music by Vivaldi, Bon, Telemann, Schenck, Monteverdi and Strozzi.

Performances are this Saturday, November 24, at 8 p.m. with repeat performance on Sunday, November 25, at 3 p.m. at the historic landmark Gates of Heaven Synagogue (below), 300 East Gorham Street, in downtown Madison.

Tickets at the door only: $15 for the public, $10 for students.

Feel free to bring your own chair or pillow.

Performers (below) are Consuelo Sañudo, mezzo-soprano; Monica Steger, traverse flute; Eric Miller, viola da gamba and cello; Anton TenWolde, cello and viola da gamba; and Max Yount, harpsichord.

For more information, call (608) 238-5126 or email info@wisconsinbaroque.org  or visit www.wisconsinbaroque.org.