Festival closes this weekend
By Bob Kelly February 22, 2008 San Miguel de Allende


The second Baroque and Beyond festival ends this weekend with two concerts and a free recital. A free exhibit of Baroque instruments, “The Marvel of Strings,” at Bellas Artes is open Friday and Saturday, 10–6pm.

Harpsichordist Sebastian Knebel of Germany and musicians from the Camerata Ventapane also will give two concerts next week in Mexico City.


Subject to availability, tickets are on sale at Casa de Papel, Mesones 57 and La Conexión, Aldama 3. For more details, consult www.promusicasma.com. 


From Bach to Boccherini
Camerata Ventapane
Fri, Feb 22, 7pm
Atotonilco Sanctuary
Gala dinner and silent auction in 
Hacienda Atotonilco begins 8:30pm
220 pesos; optional dinner 590 pesos


Music at the Dresden Court
Sebastian Knebel, harpsichord
Sat, Feb 23, noon
Bellas Artes
Hernández Macías 75
Free family recital 


Encore concert: Go for Baroque
Camerata Ventepane
Sat, Feb 23, 8:30pm
Santa Clara Church
Calle Ignacio Allende, Querétaro
Concert, dinner and shuttle: 550 pesos