Capriccio is delighted to have renowned artist Andrew Appel perform at this very special Benefit Soirée, a Capriccio fundraiser offering a full Program of music followed by a complimentary dinner with exceptional and rare wines. Andrew performs exquisite, charming works from François Couperin's ('the Great') 'Premier livre de piéces de clavecin'; a delightful, effervescent, definitively-Classical Sonata by Joseph Haydn; and J.S. Bach's monumental Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue for harpsichord in D minor (BWV903).

Colin Booth, acclaimed English early keyboardist and keyboard builder/restorer, makes his Washington DC debut performing works by two titans of English Early music: William Byrd, a composer of extraordinary ability central in developing an English national style; & Peter Philips, a gifted and prolific composer little-heard in the U.S.   Enjoy this Early English repertory with a master of the genre! Meet the artist over a complimentary light buffet offered from 6:15pm. The Concert commences at 7:30pm.

Colin Booth's second concert with Capriccio is a delightful exploration of a musical form, the Ground, which was immensely popular in the 17th century. A Ground is a set of variations built around a repeated base line which may comprise just a few notes. Revel in the lovely & diverse melodies of English 17th century Grounds with works by William Byrd, William Inglot, Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell, John Blow & William Croft.

Brilliant young lutenist Thomas Dunford performs works by J.S. Bach from his 2018 award winning album "Bach". Enjoy a complimentary light buffet from 6:00pm prior to the concert which commences at 7:30pm

Aya Hamada, renowned for her graceful and virtuosic style, is steeped in the music of the French Late Baroque &  Galante. This is sumptuous, velveteen music with embroidered counterpoint & gorgeous melodic lines.  Prepare to be entranced with this Program of works by Jacques Duphly, Jean-Philippe Rameau & Bernard de Bury performed by this most accomplished artist.