MidSummer Music Series: Thomas Baeté / Suren Barry

Date: September 13th 2024 until September 13th 2024

Thomas Baeté performs the viola da gamba and the medieval fiddles, which he also uses to accompany his singing. Based in Belgium, his musical activities brought him to over 20 European countries, as well as Morocco, Peru, Colombia, the US of A, Canada, Georgia and Japan. Exploring his passion for 14th Century polyphony, he founded the ensemble ClubMediéval, and his project Transports Publics brings unknown 17th Century music to the light. Thomas teaches in Brussels and Leuven. Presented in partnership with Musique Royale. Suren Barry is well known to audiences across Canada, and his concertizing has brought him overseas as well. An avid chamber musician, Suren regularly performs in various ensembles at the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival and at the Festival Pontiac Enchante. Recently, Suren has been performing with the McGill Percussion Ensemble. The MidSummer Music Series Society is a registered non-profit within Nova Scotia formed in 2019. It seeks to promote and expand classical music appreciation in Cape Breton and to provide an alternate musical experience for residents and visitors to the area. Tickets may be purchased at the door or during the two weeks prior to the concert at the Flying Kite Artisan Shop in Baddeck. Doors open at 7:00pm; Performance at 7:30pm.