Baroque Music by Candlelight
Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 8:30PM
Fieldstone Barn
7450 Middlebrook Rd, Elora
$55 Adult | $20 Student | $10 Child
The Elora Singers
Elinor Frey, cello
Jonathan Stuchbery, lute
Jonathan Oldengarm, organ
Elora’s Fieldstone Barn is transformed into a candlelit venue for this stunning concert of music from the Baroque. The Elora Singers shine as soloists and ensemble in music from 17th century and 18th century Italy, France and England, accompanied by continuo players Elinor Frey (cello), Jonathan Stuchbery (lute), and Jonathan Oldengarm (organ).
The Elora Singers
The Elora Singers, under the direction of Mark Vuorinen, has established an international reputation as one of Canada’s finest professional choirs. Founded in 1980, it is the ensemble-in-residence of the Elora Festival for three weeks eachsummer, in addition to presenting a regular concert series,producing recordings, and touring across Canada and internationally.
Elinor Frey
Elinor Frey is an American-Canadian cellist, gambist, and researcher who has performed across the Americas and Europe in recital and with numerous chamber ensembles and orchestras. Her album Giuseppe Clemente Dall’Abaco Cello Sonatas, is winner of a Diapason d’Or, and Early Italian Cello Concertos, won the 2023 JUNO Award for Classical Album of the Year.
Jonathan Stuchbery
Jonathan is a specialist in period instruments of the lute and guitar family based in Toronto, ON. He is praised for his “energizing precision” (The Whole Note) and “wistful lute performance” (La Scena Musicale), while showcasing creative and engaging programming. A graduate of the Schulich School of Music recognized for outstanding achievement in lute, and of the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya he is a regular performer in Canada's early music scene, performing with ensembles including, Tafelmusik, Pacific Baroque Orchestra, Theatre of Early Music, Capella Intima, and Aureas Voces. He is the lutenist with Duo Oriana, who's album 'How Like a Golden Dream' is available under the Leaf Music Label.
Jonathan Oldengarm
Hailed for his “unalloyed musicality”, organist, harpsichordist, conductor, chamber musician and arranger Jonathan Oldengarm loves to colour outside the lines. Passionate about repertoire from the 16th to 21st centuries, he is equally at home as a soloist and ensemble player. Jonathan maintains an active solo performance, broadcast and recording schedule, and is a laureate of several international competitions.