George Phillipp Telemann’s short comic opera Pimpinone: The Unequal Marriage Between Vespetta and Pimpinone or The Domineering Chambermaid is a story that has been told often in theater, opera, movies, and television sit-coms: a wealthy but homely bachelor (Pimpinone) hires a clever and attractive chambermaid (Vespetta) looking for a rich boss (soon-to-be-husband.)

But, Vespetta, well: She’s something else! The heroine character is strong-willed, conniving, entertaining, obviously well educated on a number of subjects, and makes Pimpinone’s heart go pitter-patter. He may be a nerdy bachelor with industrial strength pocket-protectors, but he has a few tricks up his sleeve as well. Is this a match made in heaven, hell, or merely for the comedic intermezzi of 18th century Hamburg? 

Early music stars from around the USA join TEMP’s Austin regulars for this entertaining and virtuosic music. TEMP core-member Gitanjali Mathur (soprano) sings the role of Vespetta and New York’s Peter Walker (baritone) portrays the put-upon title character in this performance, set in current times and fully staged, and with supertitles for easy comprehension of the comedy and pathos. Donald Livingston (harpsichord) leads the accompanying period-instrument ensemble.

Join TEMP for intimate, expressive, and comedic chamber music at its most beautiful and most entertaining!