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Midtown Concerts: Brooklyn Baroque

Published: January 29, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: January 5, 2026
Where: St. Malachy Roman Catholic Church - The Actors' Chapel

Address: 239 West, 49th Street, New York, NY 10019, United States

Phone: +1 (212) 489-13-40

18th-century compositions inspired by and written for women including pieces by J.C. Bach, Leclair, Schaffrath, and Scarlatti.

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Though women were not always encouraged to compose music, they were often highly schooled and virtuoso performers. This program will feature 18th-century compositions inspired by and written for women — whether powerful monarchs or cultured private citizens — including pieces by Johann Christian Bach, Jean-Marie Leclair, Christoph Schaffrath, and Domenico Scarlatti.

Time: 1:15-2:15 pm EST

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