Juilliard415 | Baroque Indulgence | Relaxed Performance

In its first relaxed performance, Juilliard415 will present selections from Baroque Indulgence, a program of joyous and festive works by Handel, Bach, and Telemann. Juilliard415 is the departmental ensemble of Juilliard’s Historical Performance program, whose mission is to bring old music to life in new and vivid ways, using the 18th-century instruments this music was written for: gut-strung violins, wooden flutes, harpsichords, and theorbos. These colorful instruments make a gentler sound than their modern counterparts, and our playing is all about conversation and communication. This music was meant to be danced to, so we encourage you to move about!

Relaxed performances give audiences permission to relax and respond naturally to what's happening on stage and take an easygoing approach to noises or movements. This structure can be beneficial for families with young children, people who are neurodivergent, and anyone who finds traditional performance protocols do not work for their accessibility needs. Read more about what to expect at relaxed performances at Juilliard.

View the accessibility guide to Judith Harris and Tony Woolfson Orchestral Studio (Room 543)

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