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Houston Early Music announces its new 2002-2003 season!


THE ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC
Andrew Manze, Violin Soloist and Director
Friday, October 11, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Be with us for the opening concert of our exciting new season, presented in
Houston's splendid new performing arts facility, for a concert of glittering
Baroque masterpieces by Biber, Leclair, Handel, Geminiani, Vivaldi and
Telemann. This British ensemble is widely recognized as one of the world's
premier period instrument ensembles. The Academy will be lead by virtuoso
violinist, Andrew Manze, in his final season as the Academy's director.



VARIACIONES DEL FANDANGO ESPAÑOL
Andreas Staier, Harpsichord
Tuesday, November 12, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
Duncan Recital Hall, Shepherd School of Music
Early Conversation Lecture Series, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Matthew Dirst, University of Houston
Scarlatti, Soler and the Spanish Style

Experience the seductive rhythms of Spanish dance as interpreted by the
composers of the 18th century. This German harpsichordist, noted for his
stunning virtuosity, will perform works by Soler, D. Scarlatti, Gallés and
Lopez.



Hispanic Heritage Series
VILLANCICOS DE NAVIDAD
El Mundo, Richard Savino, Director
Sunday, December 15, 2002, 4:00 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral

You and your family are invited to a celebration of La Navidad with a
festive concert of Renaissance and Baroque Christmas music from Spain and
her New World colonies. Noted West Coast guitarist, Richard Savino, leads
this dynamic ensemble in our holiday offering. Be our guest afterwards for a
fiesta in the Great Hall.



THE CALL OF THE PHOENIX
The Orlando Consort
Tuesday, January 28, 2003, 8:00 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
Early Conversation Lecture Series, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Crow, University of St. Thomas

English Catholic music of the 14th and 15th centuries, presumed lost during
the Reformation, has re-emerged over the centuries and is brought to life
again by this renowned British vocal ensemble. The program of stunningly
inventive and serene sacred music includes music by Dunstaple, Forest,
Plummer and Pyamour, together with works by composers whose names will never
be known.



PASTOURELLE - The Art of Machaut and the Trouvères
Fortune's Wheel
Sunday, March 2, 2003, 4:00 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
Early Conversation Lecture Series, 7:00 p.m.
Robert Mealy
Finding the Trouvères: An Exploration of French Culture around 1300

This "virtuosic and joyful" ensemble (The Cleveland Plain Dealer) presents
an evening of delights from the springtime of Medieval France, from the
birth of the trouvère tradition to the intricate music of Machaut, "the
last of the trouvères." Intimate monophony and splendid polyphony are
interlaced with exhilarating instrumental dance music to bring to life the
rich tapestry of 14th century France.



VIVA VENEZIA!
Musica Pacifica
Friday, April 11, 2003, 8:00 p.m.
Location TBA

Delight in an evening of incandescent music by Baroque masters of The Serene
Republic of Venice. This West Coast ensemble, each member of which "is a
genuine virtuoso" (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), will dazzle you in performances
of works by Abinoni, Uccelini, Legrenzi and Vivaldi.



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For information or Tickets, call 713-432-1744
Single tickets: $25 standard, $20 seniors/students
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Our web site http://tayara.com/earlymusic describes the season's 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. Season subscriptions (seven concerts) are
$140 standard, $100 seniors/students. A three-concert mini-pass is available
for $60/$50.



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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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If you would like to help bring the joy of early music to Houston, and to
get to know the folks behind the scenes (we're a bunch of totally fabulous
guys), please call our phone line 713-432-1744 or email us at
earlymusic@.... Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to find
ways you can get involved. It takes more than excellent musicians to make
the music: it won't happen without the invaluable effort of ushers, envelope
stuffers, concert assistants, ticket takers, reception hosts ... and many
more people just like you. If you love the music and have some time to give,
please let us know.


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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@...
web http://tayara.com/earlymusic/


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