Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with us!

Historical flutist Ellen Sauer Tanyeri joins Wit’s Folly in a program celebrating the elegance and invention of Classical chamber music for flute and strings. Featuring works by François Devienne, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Loved by amateurs and professionals alike, the flute inspired some of the loveliest chamber music created around the turn of the 18th century. François Devienne was one of the foremost flutists of his time and his music showcases the instrument’s agility and brilliance. Beethoven composed two serenades early in his career, one for string trio and another for flute, violin, and viola. We’ve created unique collage that blends the best movements from both works, unified by their shared key of D major and their spirited character. We round out our program with a flute quartet by Mozart whose famous dislike of the instrument didn’t stop him from creating masterful works to highlight its capabilities. Wit’s Folly is thrilled to welcome historical flutist Ellen Sauer Tanyeri for a rare opportunity to bring this glorious music to life for our audiences on period instruments!