
In the baroque era, the harpsichord was the bleeding edge of music technology. It was an instrument of infinite possibilities, opening new vistas to professional composers and bringing music into the home - where previously unheard voices were emboldened to create and inspire.
For decades, Academy of Ancient Music’s harpsichordist Alastair Ross has lived and breathed this music and this world. Now he joins forces with Laurence Cummings to recreate a musical revolution. Bach weaves sublime visions, keyboard masters capture the sunlight, and brilliant noblewomen make themselves heard at last, writing music that sparkles with invention, fantasy and emotion. A celebration of an age, an instrument, and the alchemy that happens when keys and quills encounter imaginations without limits.
On sale dates
London
Priority booking for AAM Friends, Associates and Academy members
From Mon 20 April 2026
General on sale
From Fri 24 April 2026
Cambridge
Full series subscriptions
From Thu 14 May 2026
Priority booking for AAM Friends, Associates and Academy members
From Mon 22 June 2026
General on sale
From Wed 1 July 2026

Harpsichord Concerto in E major
Oboe Concerto in D minor
Trio Sonata Op 5 No 4
Harpsichord Concerto in G minor
Oboe Concerto in B-flat major
Sonata for Two Harpsichords in D major
Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C minor


There will be a free pre-concert talk in the auditorium at 6.30pm.
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