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.
Genesis Baroque’s Emerging Artist program is generously supported by the Cope-Williams Arts Foundation.
Applications for our 2026-2027 Emerging Artists program will be available early 2026. Details will be available here and announced via social media. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any specific queries.
Save the Date:
Our 2026 Emerging Artist program dates will be 16-21 September.
Australian Boys Choir
In March 2026, Genesis Baroque will work with young musicians from the Australian Boys Choir and the choir’s Artistic Director, Nicholas Dinopoulos, culminating in two performances of J.S. Bach’s St John Passion. This is the second of the ensemble’s three-year Passion Project with the choir.
