Carrie Krause Brings Baroque Music to The Lodge
Author: Barbara Mock
Barbara Mock
In a general way, the Baroque era refers to the period from about 1600 to 1750. Music of the Baroque period is known for its emotional depth and complexity, expressive style and intricate melodies. The most well-known Baroque composers include Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frederic Handel and Antonio Vivaldi.
About four years ago, my husband and I attended a performance at Townsend’s historic Canton Church by a violinist named Carrie Krause, who is the founder of a group called Baroque Music Montana (BaMM). Carrie is a Juilliard-trained violinist and is the concertmaster of the Bozeman Symphony. She has a passion for the Baroque period and that performance four years ago featured Bach sonatas that amazed us with their difficulty and beauty! Since then, we have followed BaMM to chamber concerts in houses, churches and backyards all across Montana. Most of the performances have included visiting musicians who are deeply invested in historical performance, who play on period instruments, and who jump at the chance to perform in Montana with all of its grandeur and friendly audiences!
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 at The Lodge, Carrie will be returning to Townsend with fellow musician John Lenti, who plays an instrument called a Theorbo, which is something like an oversized lute that creates lovely, deep harmonies.
Together, they have put together a program they are calling “Earworms (and Maggots) Galore”. Although the title is surprising and certainly non-traditional, it is clearly explained on their website: https://baroquemusicmontana.org.
You’re probably familiar with the modern-day term “earworm” to refer to a tune that you just can’t get out of your head. In the 17th century, this phenomenon was called a maggot!
So, while you may never have heard of the pieces that will be played on Saturday, you are guaranteed to leave The Lodge humming the melodies and hearing beautiful music in your head for days to come!
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