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Our Next Concert
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Noel! Noel!

Terra Nova

8:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2001
Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas

Our yearly holiday ornament—welcome the Yuletide season at a spirited
Mediterranean Provencal/gypsy fête. The festive sounds of strings,
percussion, and voices celebrate this most special time of year. Free
admission for children under twelve.

Holiday Reception - After the concert, join us in the Great Hall for
amusements and libations.

For complete program notes please see
http://www.tayara.com/earlymusic/2001/tera1.htm

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For information or Tickets, call 713-432-1744
Single tickets: $25 standard, $20 seniors/students
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offerings and is a timely source for detailed information on concerts
and events throughout the year. If you would like to receive our
season program printed brochure, please email or call us. Seasons
subscriptions (seven concerts) are $140 standard, $100
seniors/students. A three-concert mini-pass is available for $60/$50.


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UPCOMING EVENTS
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DON'T MISS A SINGLE NOTE OF THE UPCOMING PERFORMANCES.


ROSA MYSTICA – A VOICE HER OWN - CAPELLA ARTEMISIA - 8:00 P.M.,
JANUARY 22, 2002, ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Hear the joyous, radiant outpouring of liturgical music from 17th
century Italian convents.
Early Conversations Lecture - Gardens of the Spirit - 7:00 p.m., St.
Anne


LA BELLA VITA - DUO FAVOLOSO - 8:00 P.M., FEBRUARY 28, 2001, THE
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON
A sprkling evening of art, wine, and the music of 19th century Italy –
the good life indeed!
Early Conversations Lecture, Tour, and Wine Tasting - Italian
Pleasures - 6:30 p.m., MFAH


MISSA MEXICANA - THE HARP CONSORT WITH STEVEN PLAYER, DANCER - 8:00
P.M., APRIL 5, 2002, ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The liturgical music of colonial Mexico is brought to life in a
brilliant array of song, dance and instrumental harmonies.
Early Conversations Lecture - Splendors of Vice-Regal Mexico - 8:00
p.m., St. Anne


EARLY ENCOUNTERS WITH MUSIC - MARAVILLA DE MEXICO - FREE FAMILY
CONCERTS - 1:30 P.M. AND 3:30 P.M., APRIL 6, 2002, THE MUSEUM OF FINE
ARTS, HOUSTON
Introduce your family to melodic jewels of colonial Mexico at twenty-
minute concerts (free with admission to the Museum) at the Museum of
Fine Arts, Houston.


THE TITANS SPEAK

*** please note *** -- due to conditions beyond our control, the
performance of the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra has been rescheduled
for a different location and date. We sincerely regret any
inconvenience that this change causes our patrons.

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra with Emma Kirkby
8:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2002
St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer

In cooperation with The American Bach Society and Moores School of
Music

Two great titans of music—Bach and Handel—are brought to vivid life
by electrifying performances by two of the international stars of the
early music arena: the phenomenal Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and the
incomparable Emma Kirkby. We've brought them back for you because of
overwhelming demand. Don't miss this stellar evening!

Early Conversations Lecture - A Baroque Detective Tale - 7:00 p.m.


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ABOUT HOUSTON EARLY MUSIC
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Houston Early Music is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to
further the appreciation and performance of early music of the
European traditions and other world cultures, presenting
internationally famous musicians
playing original instruments in historically-informed performances.
In addition we reach out to new and diverse audiences through an
educational outreach program on the elementary, secondary, college,
and community
levels.

You may reach us at

Houston Early Music
P.O. Box 271193
Houston TX 77277-1193
Phone 713-432-1744
email earlymusic@...
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