Music Division Historical Performance Performance Activities
Juilliard415 is the School's primary period-instrument ensemble and performs works from the 17th and 18th centuries in concert venues at Lincoln Center and beyond. Juilliard415's performances are led by distinguished resident and guest artists such as Monica Huggett, Nicolas McGegan, William Christie, and Harry Bicket.
Juilliard415 and Monica Huggett making a broadcast recording
in the WQXR radio studios in April 2010.
Recent and planned repertoire performed by Juilliard415 (partial list):
Monteverdi: L'Incoronazione di Poppea (fully staged)
Handel: Saeviat tellus inter rigores, HWV 240
Bach: Cantata 82a, "Ich habe genug"; St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Wassaenaer: Concerti armonici
Rameau: Suite from Les Indes galantes
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Chamber music groups are prepared for performance through individualized coachings with the Historical Performance faculty.
Collaborations with Juilliard Vocal Arts, including fully staged operas, offer ample opportunities to explore the rich repertoire of early vocal music.
Esteemed guest artists such as William Christie and Jordi Savall offer intensive, repertoire-focused residencies that culminate in public performances.
Recent and planned master classes, visiting artists, and guest conductors: