Come experience 18th century chamber music in a personal, intimate setting – the way kings and queens of that time did. 

Reserve your tickets now to hear “Camera Oscura” on Sunday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m. at Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church.

The concert will feature works by Fasch, Handel, Roman and Leclair on period instruments

The musicians include:

• Eve Miller, baroque cello

• Edmond Chan, baroque violin

• Karen Dekker, baroque violin

• John Walthausen, harpsichord

Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for students with I.D. and $5 for children under 12. It includes a drink ticket for a beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Advance registration is highly recommended. You can buy tickets here.

Just as the “camera obscura” reveals worlds through a pinhole – Camera Oscura will reveal the hidden worlds of 18th century chamber music. 

Often performed at that time in intimate settings, these works complement the era and unique architecture of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, which was consecrated in 1700.

Of particular interest to Swedish Americans are the works of the composer Roman. Known as “the Swedish Handel” and “The Father of Swedish Music,” his work is rarely heard in the U.S.

This concert will take place inside the church sanctuary, followed by a popular Gloria Dei Meet-and-Mingle reception in nearby Riverside Hall. 

For a modest donation, you can treat yourself to delicious gourmet desserts there and pair them with wine, coffee or tea while you chat with the performers. 

Camera Oscura is hosted by the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation. Some proceeds from this event will go toward the preservation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and its graveyard.