About Repast

“[A] graceful, energetic ensemble” (The New York Times), Repast Baroque is committed to sharing the spirit of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century chamber music with audiences in New York and beyond. Like a well-curated tasting menu, Repast’s performances offer a feast for the senses, treating listeners to the rich and eclectic flavors of Baroque music. The ensemble’s unusual instrumentation of violin, bassoon, cello, and harpsichord lends itself to imaginative programming and interpretations, while also providing opportunities to collaborate with a variety of compelling guest artists. Known for its creative concerts, Repast seeks to explore new contexts for Baroque music, telling stories through various themes and art forms. Performances often incorporate multimedia elements, from silent film to visual art, which reimagine new ways for audiences to experience the music of the past through the lens of history.

Founded in 2004 by violinist Amelia Roosevelt, Repast has performed as part of Miller Theatre’s “Bach and the Baroque” series, Bargemusic, the Miami Bach Society, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Peak Performances, and at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. The group produced a concert series at Baruch Performing Arts Center during its first 12 years, and in 2015 added a concert venue in Brooklyn Heights. Their CD recordings, "Repast," and “Bach’s Goldberg Variations” (featuring their own chamber arrangement of the iconic work) have received acclaim and are aired frequently on radio stations nationally. Now under the artistic direction of Sarah Stone and Gabe Shuford, Repast Baroque presents concerts on the Upper West Side and in Brooklyn.