Kontrapunktus
BAROQUE Chamber Orchestra
Kontrapunktus is dedicated to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of classical music through passionate performances, artistic excellence, and innovative programming. We strive to inspire, educate, and connect audiences of all backgrounds by reviving timeless masterpieces. Through collaboration, engagement, and a commitment to musical integrity, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation for classical music and its enduring impact on culture and society.
OUR UPCOMING
CONCERT SEASON
Kontraunktus returns this January with five winter performances of its newest production, “CONTRAPUNTAL VOICES.”
Our musically nuanced program commemorates the English, Italian and French styles of the Baroque era through the compelling masterworks of Henry Purcell, Antonio Vivaldi, and Jean-Philippe Rameau. The second act of our program explores the German style of Baroque through the deep evoking music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Acclaimed flutist, Martha Chan, and oboist, Jini Baik, make their Kontrapunktus debuts as soloists performing separately duets in our interpretation of Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050” and “Oboe and Violin Concerto in C Minor, BWV 1060R.”
PROFESSIONAL CRITIQUE
"The conversational nature of the violin parts and varied pacing were adroitly performed by soloists Jackson, Duncan McDougall, Eunice Lee, and Dawid Kasprzak. It was by turns bright, vibrant, and lyrical and was enhanced by the warm acoustics of the midcentury modern church's high vaulted architecture. As always, the orchestra played with rhythmic vitality. Kontrapunktus has a tradition that I find refreshing. Together, they break the ice, creating a warm sense of camaraderie between the audience and the performers."
- Jim Farber, Music Critic, San Francisco Classical Voice
OUR BACKSTORY & VISION
Founded in 2015, Kontrapunktus has emerged from the Los Angeles and Orange County classical music scene as one of the most promisingly robust chamber orchestras that has won the hearts and minds of audiences over.
Featuring some of the finest young musicians the “classical” world has to offer, Kontrapunktus continues to redefine the conventions of what it means to be a chamber orchestra amid a musical demographic landscape that is getting younger by the day.
We strive to be a leading classical music ensemble that inspires and connects global audiences through exceptional performances, innovative collaborations, and meaningful community engagement. We envision a world where classical music remains vibrant, relevant, and accessible to all, enriching lives across generations.