House of Time

Performed live at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church September 2021. House of Time, known for their “fluency and command” (San Francisco Classical Voice) and "fine playing, cohesiveness and creativity" (Early Music America) is dedicated to both well-known and underperformed repertoire of the 17th through the 21st century played on period instruments. Members and guests include faculty and alumni of The Juilliard School, as well as prize-winners of major international competitions. Using the instruments and techniques of the past to express the vivid passions in the music, House of Time has moved audiences and keeps them coming back for more. Critics have declared oboist, Gonzalo X. Ruiz, “one of only a handful of truly superb baroque oboists in the world” (Alte Musik Aktuell); Tatiana Daubek, is known for her "sleekly elegant playing" (Gazettes Long Beach) and soloistic precision (Early Music America); Matt Zucker's 2023 performances as viola da gamba soloist in J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the New York Philharmonic were lauded as “stellar” and “a delight” (Financial Times). By performing quality concerts showcasing world-class musicians on period instruments, House of Time presents our classical music heritage in a way that not only entertains but also allows greater understanding of its cultural context. By replacing the traditional pre-concert lecture with personable and accessible remarks from the stage, the ensemble breaks down the barrier between performer and audience, and gives casual listeners as well as experts the opportunity to understand the intersection between musicology and performance. By committing to performing its series in the Washington Heights as well as Lincoln Center neighborhoods, and making tickets available and affordable through a variety of outlets, House of Time seeks to bring the musical jewels of the past and the thrill of live performance available to all. For more info, visit our website at houseoftimemusic.org

Performed live at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church September 2024. House of Time, known for their “fluency and command” (San Francisco Classical Voice) and "fine playing, cohesiveness and creativity" (Early Music America) is dedicated to both well-known and underperformed repertoire of the 17th through the 21st century played on period instruments. Members and guests include faculty and alumni of The Juilliard School, as well as prize-winners of major international competitions. Using the instruments and techniques of the past to express the vivid passions in the music, House of Time has moved audiences and keeps them coming back for more. Critics have declared oboist, Gonzalo X. Ruiz, “one of only a handful of truly superb baroque oboists in the world” (Alte Musik Aktuell); Tatiana Daubek, is known for her "sleekly elegant playing" (Gazettes Long Beach) and soloistic precision (Early Music America); Matt Zucker's 2023 performances as viola da gamba soloist in J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the New York Philharmonic were lauded as “stellar” and “a delight” (Financial Times). By performing quality concerts showcasing world-class musicians on period instruments, House of Time presents our classical music heritage in a way that not only entertains but also allows greater understanding of its cultural context. By replacing the traditional pre-concert lecture with personable and accessible remarks from the stage, the ensemble breaks down the barrier between performer and audience, and gives casual listeners as well as experts the opportunity to understand the intersection between musicology and performance. By committing to performing its series in the Washington Heights as well as Lincoln Center neighborhoods, and making tickets available and affordable through a variety of outlets, House of Time seeks to bring the musical jewels of the past and the thrill of live performance available to all. For more info, visit our website at houseoftimemusic.org

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Mozart's Overture to the Marriage of Figaro arranged for Oboe and Strings by Gonzalo X. Ruiz, performed by House of Time on period instruments performed live in New York City, 2026. Gonzalo X. Ruiz, oboe Tatiana Daubek and Shelby Yamin, violins Jimmy Drancsak, viola Matt Zucker, cello House of Time, known for their “fluency and command” (San Francisco Classical Voice) and "fine playing, cohesiveness and creativity" (Early Music America) is dedicated to both well-known and underperformed repertoire of the 17th through the 21st century played on period instruments. Members and guests include faculty and alumni of The Juilliard School, as well as prize-winners of major international competitions. Using the instruments and techniques of the past to express the vivid passions in the music, House of Time has moved audiences and keeps them coming back for more. Critics have declared oboist, Gonzalo X. Ruiz, “one of only a handful of truly superb baroque oboists in the world” (Alte Musik Aktuell); Tatiana Daubek, is known for her "sleekly elegant playing" (Gazettes Long Beach) and soloistic precision (Early Music America); Matt Zucker's 2023 performances as viola da gamba soloist in J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the New York Philharmonic were lauded as “stellar” and “a delight” (Financial Times). By performing quality concerts showcasing world-class musicians on period instruments, House of Time presents our classical music heritage in a way that not only entertains but also allows greater understanding of its cultural context. By replacing the traditional pre-concert lecture with personable and accessible remarks from the stage, the ensemble breaks down the barrier between performer and audience, and gives casual listeners as well as experts the opportunity to understand the intersection between musicology and performance. By committing to performing its series in the Washington Heights as well as Lincoln Center neighborhoods, and making tickets available and affordable through a variety of outlets, House of Time seeks to bring the musical jewels of the past and the thrill of live performance available to all. For more info, visit our website at houseoftimemusic.org

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House of Time dedicates this performance to the memory of master oboe maker Harry Vas Dias, who passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 102. His 1988 copy of an oboe by Carl August Grenser, ca. 1780, is heard on this recording. 0:00 Allegro 8:21 Andante 12:31 Menuetto/Trio 16:10 Allegro Performed live by members of House of Time at St. Ignatius of Antioch in Manhattan, New York City. Tatiana Daubek and Shelby Yamin, violins Jimmy Dranscak, viola Matt Zucker, cello Gonzalo X. Ruiz, oboe For more info visit: houseoftimemusic.org Please support us here: https://www.houseoftimemusic.org/support

Performed live on period instruments at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Manhattan, NYC by musicians from House of Time Matt Zucker, cello Elliot Figg, harpsichord Gonzalo X. Ruiz, guitar for more info visit houseoftimemusic.org

Performed live on period instruments at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Manhattan, NYC 0:00 Larghetto 2:45 Allegro 5:30 Adagio 7:22 Allegro Tatiana Daubek, violin Gonzalo X. Ruiz, oboe Matt Zucker, cello Elliot Figg, Harpsichord visit our website at houseoftimemusic.org