Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 2pm
St. John Episcopal Church at Oregon Episcopal School
6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland OR 97223
Recital followed by Hands-On Time for Newcomers!
Online Video Premiere – Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 2pm on the WEKA YouTube Channel
Girolamo Frescobaldi is a major figure in the history of keyboard music with a widespread and lasting influence on his contemporaries and later generations. This recital of 17th century music will explore the colorful, expressive style of Frescobaldi and its echoes in the works of Johann Jakob Froberger, Louis Couperin, and Michelangelo Rossi.
Wesley Leffingwell is a keyboardist based in Denver, Colorado. Recent performances have included appearances with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Greeley Philharmonic, Boulder Philharmonic, Breckenridge Music Festival, Bravo Vail, Ainomae Ensemble, Playground Ensemble, The Spirituals Project, Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, Boulder Bach Festival, Pro Musica Colorado, Colorado Bach Ensemble, Seicento Baroque Ensemble, and Cadmus. Wesley has held staff positions at the University of Denver and Regis University. He leads the choir as Music Director at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. In 2025 he attended the American Bach Soloists Summer Academy in San Francisco. Wesley is pursuing his DMA in Harpsichord at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Other recent performances include Opera Neo’s production of Handel’s Rodelinda, Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado’s production of Hasse’s Marc’Antonio e Cleopatra, and a fortepiano recital at the regional Historical Keyboard Society of North America in Boulder.
Hands-on Time for Newcomers – Stay after the recital to try the harpsichord yourself! Piano teachers, piano students, newcomers, and enthusiasts are welcome to experience the feel of a harpsichord under the fingers. Knowing more about the instrument gives valuable insights about the Baroque style.
Admission
Free to WEKA members
Free to 18 and under, children accompanied by an adult
Free to college students with ID
General Admission $25 payable at the door