A STAPLE of the classical music canon, the Baroque period is renowned and revered. Following the Renaissance period, the Baroque style dominated the Western classical scene for over 100 years, and inspired some of the world’s most famous composers.

Classical Baroque composers include George Frederic Handel, Henry Purcell, Michael Praetorius, and Antonio Vivaldi. Their legacy continues to live on, treasured and adored.

Camerata Academica of the Antipodes, Chamber Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble, are celebrating the music style in upcoming performances “Baroque Unbound” and “Beyond Baroque 2”.

Under the direction of Dr Imogen Coward, “Beyond Baroque 2” will feature the Vivaldi’s L’Estro Armonico & La Cetra, Handel’s Op6 No.5, Praetorius’ Terpsichore, some of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, who is best known for Swan Lake, and piano by Australian composer Dr Leon Coward.

Two concerts are slated for “Beyond Baroque 2”, on the 17th of August at Pymble Uniting Church, and on the 18th of August at Point Church Anglican, Concord.

On the 25th of August, charity performance “Baroque Unbound” and Camerata Academica will bring rarely heard, enchanting musical pieces to life at St Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, Epping.

On the program is Vivaldi’s La Cetra Op.9 No.1, Purcell’s Abdelazar and King Arthur, and Handel’s Water Music. Starring soloists Christopher Porteous on violin, Taliesin Coward on violin, Leon Coward on piano, and Sophia Clark on cello, all profits made from the concert will go to support the Australian Children’s Music Foundation.

The Post have three exclusive double passes (valued at $136 each) for the performance in Pymble on the 17th of August, and three exclusive double passes for the charity performance on the 25th of August.

For your chance to win email The Post telling us why you would like to see “Baroque Unbound” or “Beyond Baroque 2” performances and who you plan on taking with you.

For more information, visit www.camerataantipodes.com.au or check our events page