Duo Remanence Offers Captivating Musical Journey through the Baroque Era at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 11/23

Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse

Duo Remanence, featuring Mana Tinkerhess on harpsichord and Eric Tinkerhess on cello and viola da gamba, presents a captivating musical journey featuring timeless works from the Baroque era on Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:30 pm, at Sierra Madre Playhouse.

Exploring the period’s musical richness, Duo Remanence begins the program with two cello sonatas infused with playful galant melodies and dance rhythms by Antonio Vivaldi and Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. It continues with the dense counterpoint in Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sonata for Viol and Harpsichord, sparking a vigorous musical dialogue between the artists. Concluding the concert are “O Mother What Shall I Do,” a traditional Scottish tune arranged by cellist James Oswald, followed by Marin Marais’s “Le Badinage” and “Le Labyrinthe,” pièces de caractères that evoke the passions of a witty conversation and a perilous labyrinth maze, respectively.

Duo Remanence captures the elegance, grace and energy of the era’s music with exquisite musicianship and intimate interplay. From the expressive sonorities of the viola da gamba to the intricate elegance of the harpsichord, the concert showcases the artistry and dynamic interplay of these two instruments, highlighting the depth and vibrancy of the Baroque tradition. 

For tickets ($12-$35) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

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Sierra Madre Playhouse
Organization:
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Genres:
Classical
Categories:
Live Event
City: Sierra Madre
Price Range:
$12-$35
Email:
info@sierramadreplayhouse.org
Phone:
(626) 355-4318
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Performers

Mana Tinkerhess harpsichord
Eric Tinkerhess cello and viola da gamba

Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre Playhouse

87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
United States

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Sierra Madre Playhouse, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. 

 

Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles), it has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “This is theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences from across the Southland. 

 

The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal connection to performances that resonate deeply, earning multiple Ovation Awards, NAACP Awards, and LA Times Critics' Choice honors. In 2023, Rep. Judy Chu named the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ in the San Gabriel Valley. The playhouse was given the honor during the 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards, which recognizes the leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California’s 28th Congressional District. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra Madre, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 

 

Retaining its distinctive movie theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee, the structure has undergone numerous transformations since opening in 1910, from furniture emporium to silent movie theatre to the artistic institution that now stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding.