Left to right: Jennifer Kirsner, Baroque Violin; Meg Cohen, Baroque Violin; Hannah Lane, Baroque Triple Harp; Edwina Cordingley, Baroque Cello
Developed by four of Genesis Baroque’s core musicians, the performance actively engages young children in exploring early music concepts of gesture, emotional expression, and improvisation in a playful, immersive, imaginative performance. Conceptualised by Genesis Baroque’s Artistic Director and baroque violinist/clinical psychologist Jennifer Kirsner, together with baroque violinist Meg Cohen, baroque cellist Edwina Cordingley, and baroque harpist Hannah Lane, the musicians bring together a wealth of experience in baroque music practices, teaching, imagining, performing, and creating!
NextGen Kids has been developed for primary school children ages 5-8 years, and designed for schools and community spaces across Victoria. The performance invites children to imagine, reflect, respond to, and create music through their emotional responses, facial expressions, and bodies. Designed to introduce young children to the wealth of emotional colours expressed in baroque music in a vibrant, accessible way, it also supports development of emotional literacy and the rich role of music in supporting emotional connection and expression.
If you are interested in learning more about NextGen Kids, you can email us at [email protected]
Genesis Baroque’s emerging artist program incorporates coaching, masterclasses, and high-profile performance opportunities alongside some of Australia’s preeminent early music performers.
The ensemble’s 2025 Emerging Artists are:
Harpsichord
Songs of Rest and Renewal
Soprano
Vivaldi’s Gloria
Sara Macliver
In May 2025, Genesis Baroque will engage in a week-long residency at the Australian National Academy of Music alongside soprano Sara Macliver, involving workshops, masterclasses, and a collaborative public performance with ANAM musicians, Genesis Baroque, and Macliver, directed by Donald Nicolson.
