Poise and Passion

Noted for their vivid ensemble sound, witty, intimately refined interpretations, and performances defined by gripping “musical charisma,” Polychroma has quickly attracted international attention as an outstanding young period instrument ensemble. They recently earned First Prize at the November 2024 Young Ensemble Competition at the London International Festival of Early Music, and were subsequently chosen in January 2025 to be the next Rheinsberger Hofkapelle in residence during the 2025-2026 season in Rheinsberg, Germany.

The ensemble specializes in 18th century chamber music performed on historical instruments, and is currently based in The Hague, Netherlands, where its four musicians met while studying at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag. They are originally from Czechia (Anežka Drozdová – traverso), Austria (Natascha Pichler – baroque violin), Poland (Marta Pindór – harpsichord), and the United States (Glenna Curren – baroque cello). Individually, Polychroma’s members have performed with leading period ensembles around Europe and the United States and at major early music festivals including Utrecht and Boston.

Drawn together by their mutual passion for historical performance and a love for chromaticism, lyricism, and visual art, they blend a diverse range of musical, historical, and artistic interests. The name Polychroma refers to colors of all kinds – both musical and visual – and is a symbolic nod to Iris, goddess of the rainbow and the messenger between heaven and earth.

Programme:

Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695-1764): Trio sonata in E minor no. 2, op. 5
Largo – Andante – Allegro – Allegro

Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695-1764): Sonata for flute and basso continuo in G minor no. 6,
op. 2
Largo – Allegro – Largo – Allegro

Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695-1764): Sonata for violin and basso continuo in G minor no. 3,
op. 8
Adagio – Allegro – Vivace – Allegro

Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764): Deuxième récréation de musique, op. 8
Ouverture Gravement – Legerement – Lentement) – Forlane (Point trop vite) – Sarabande
(Lentement) – Menuet I & II – Badinage – Chaconne – Tambourin I & II

Anežka Drozdová traverso
Natascha Pichler violin
Glenna Curren cello
Marta Pindór harpsichord