The Musical Reunion

The Musical Reunion

An Intimate Evening of Baroque in Long Beach Home!

The Musical Reunion brings together baroque violinist Ken Aiso, viola da gamba player David Garrett, and harpsichordist Sonia Lee for an elegant program of 17th- and 18th-century masterworks. Performed on period instruments, the program features music by Buxtehude, Handel, Bach, and Rameau, highlighting the distinctive colors and style of the baroque era. This baroque trio explores the rich textures and expressive detail of early chamber music in an intimate, engaging setting.

The Musical Reunion
Ken Aiso, baroque violin
Sonia Lee, harpsichord
David Garrett, viola da gamba

Internationally acclaimed violinist/violist Ken Aiso has performed worldwide as soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. Equally at home with modern and period instruments, Ken has appeared as principal violin with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the London Philharmonic, the Hallé and the Scottish Chamber Orchestras.

David Garrett is a member of the cello section of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with previous tenures with the orchestras of Houston, San Antonio, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Grand Rapids. He also directs the Collegium Musicum and maintains one of Southern California’s top cello teaching studios at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University at Long Beach.

Sonia Lee concertizes on various keyboard instruments and has been invited as soloist and collaborative artist in more than 150 cities on four continents, including early music series and festivals in Bologna, Boston, Buenos Aires, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris and Utrecht. She has been director of the prestigious Jurow International Harpsichord Competition since 2022.

Details!

Arrive: 5:00 ~ 5:45pm
(enjoy a wine, cheese & appetizers reception)
Recital: 6:00 ~ 7:00pm
Reception: 7:00pm ~ …
(stay for refreshments, mingle with guests and artists).
This is not just a concert — it’s a pot luck party!

BYOB. Bring appetizers to share!

$20 donation per person at the door (100% goes to musicians).
Seating is limited to 25 so registration is required.

Home address emailed with registration confirmation on September 10.