Ensemble Caprice to Bring Telemann’s Baroque Fire to Sault Ste. Marie

Montreal-based Ensemble Caprice will perform “Telemann on Fire” at The Loft at the Algoma Conservatory of Music in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The performance, featuring a soprano and seven instrumentalists, promises an exploration of the German Baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann’s work, interwoven with Central European folk traditions.

A Night of Baroque and Folk Fusion

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available during the event. As reported by SooToday, the concert centers on Telemann, whose music was significantly influenced by Polish and Eastern European folk music.

Exploring Telemann’s Diverse Influences

The program uniquely pairs Telemann’s sacred arias and instrumental pieces with anonymous dance pieces from the 1730 Uhrovska zbierka, a Slovak manuscript. This pairing highlights the preservation of Central European folk music traditions. Selections will include Telemann’s Concerto in E minor for recorder and flute, alongside sacred arias such as “Jesu, komm in meine Seele” and “Brecht meine müden Augenlider.” Folk-inspired dances like “Hungaricus,” “Pulcher,” and “Ballet Doctoris Fausti” will also be featured. Algoma Conservatory details the program’s exploration of Telemann’s restless curiosity and inventive spirit.

About Ensemble Caprice and Matthias Maute

Ensemble Caprice, under the artistic direction of Juno Award–winning musician Matthias Maute, has been a frequent performer at the Algoma Conservatory. Algoma Country notes the ensemble’s tradition of presenting fantastic novel programs with strings, recorder, and voice across Canada. The Loft at the Algoma Conservatory is known for providing a spectacular acoustic experience for the full ensemble.

Ticket Information

Tickets for “Telemann on Fire” can be purchased online or by calling 705-971-4197. SooToday provides this contact information for ticket purchases.