Les Délices is quickly establishing its reputation for polished, expressive and dynamic performances of masterpieces and little-known works from the French Baroque. Founded in 2006 by Cleveland-based baroque oboist Debra Nagy, Les Délices (pronounced Lay deh-Lease) brings together local and guest artists with national reputations who share a passion for this beguiling yet seldom heard repertoire.

Their performance on period instruments allows them to explore a rich tapestry of tone colors, and the group's name conveys their approach to the music of this era: a delight, a fine delicacy, sumptuous and exciting.

Les Délices recently released their debut CD "The Tastes Reunited," made their Boston debut in June 2009, has had live performances featured on WKSU's In Performance, and will have their new recording featured as part of the Audio-guide for an upcoming exhibit at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art (Watteau, Music, and Theater). In addition, Les Délices has been named Artist in Residence at Plymouth Church in Shaker Heights for 2009-2010, and is launching their own Gallery Concert Series this season, where audiences will enjoy intimate, informal performances in venues that celebrate Cleveland's flourishing arts community.

Debra Nagy, a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Early Music from Case Western Reserve University, will be joined in this concert by Julie Andrijeski (violin), Josh Lee (viola da gamba), and Michael Sponseller (harpsichord).

This concert is sponsored by The HCF Arts & Culture Fund, a fund of Hudson Community Foundation.