Welcome to Ornamenti Baroque, Houston’s shiny new early music ensemble!
A core group of lively, high-octane instrumentalists brings the past forward with the audience in mind. YOU complete the alchemy, from the 17th-18th century source material to the 21st century listener.
“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the refreshment of the soul.”
—Johann Sebastian Bach
We are pleased to announce our first season, which starts with a “prost”!
Unless otherwise noted, concerts are offered free of charge.
Donations cheerfully accepted.
10.10.25
Oktoberfest 2025
Bach, Buxtehude and a Bohemian
A festive array of ciacconas and coffeehouse-inspired works for violin, viola da gamba and continuo
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Parish Hall
2353 Rice Blvd
7:30 pm
Daniel Lee, violin
Christopher Phillpott, viola da gamba
Barrett Sills, cello
Molly Hammond, harpsichord
11.30.25
Thanksgiving Musical Leftovers, loaded with basses
We’re cleaning out the playlist and serving up pleasures for viol, cello and a handful of harpsichord solos.
Concert at private residence
in River Oaks area
6:00 pm
Seating is limited.
For reservations and address, contact:
Christopher Phillpott, viola da gamba
Louis-Marie Fardet, cello
Molly Hammond, harpsichord
2.7.26
Vino & Vibes
Vivaldi, Vitali & Valpolicella
A musical and sensory experience of time and place in West University - wines from North Italian regions accompany the ravishing songs, madrigals and toccatas of 17th-18th century Italy.
Purchase tickets in advance here: www.westutx.gov/VinoVibes
West University Community Center Auditorium
6104 Auden
7:00 pm
Julia Fox, soprano
Daniel Lee, violin
Christopher Phillpott, cello
Hector Torres, theorbo & guitar
Molly Hammond, harpsichord
5.10.26
French Tunes & Fireworks 2026
Gaultier, Rebel, Clerambault, & Duphly, s’il vous plait
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Parish Hall
2353 Rice Blvd
6:00 pm
Daniel Lee, violin
Christopher Phillpott, viola da gamba
Louis-Marie Fardet, cello
Hector Torres, theorbo & guitar
Molly Hammond, harpsichord
