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Houston Early Music Newsletter
20 Jan 2005 Web Site www.HoustonEarlyMusic.org
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Houston Early Music presents the world's finest period ensembles and soloists ... bringing to life music from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the Baroque and Classical periods. Experience with us early music played on original instruments, by musicians reviving performances of the past.
Our next concert:
BEOWULF
Fri., Feb. 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
1015 Holman (at Main)
Houston Early Music will present Benjamin Bagby's acclaimed performance of Beowulf at 8:00 pm, Friday, February 11, 2005 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1015 Holman (at Main.) Accompanying himself on a six-string lyre in the manner of the medieval bard, Mr. Bagby will retell the epic story of the hero through the death of the monster Grendel in the original Old English. A Modern English translation will be provided by video surtitles. The instrument used in the performance is based on the remains of a lyre excavated from the grave of a seventh-century nobleman..
In 1974, Mr. Bagby completed degrees in voice and German at Oberlin Conservatory and Oberlin College in 1974, and was awarded a Watson Foundation Fellowship to study the performance of medieval song. He completed a Diploma for Musik des Mittelalters at the Schola Cantorum of Basel in 1977. He is co-founder and director of the early music ensemble Sequentia.
In addition to his activities as singer and co-director of Sequentia, Benjamin Bagby directs the Sequentia ensemble of men's voices for the performance of medieval liturgical polyphony. Sequentia has recently signed a new contract with BMG/DHM records and later this year will release Lost Songs of the Rhineland Harper, a recording of 1,000 year old songs.
Mr. Bagby has been commissioned by the Lincoln Center Festival (New York) to perform the complete Beowulf (a 6-hour performance) in 2006 and next year he will produce a video/DVD production of this Beowulf performance.
Prior to the concert, at 7:00 PM, Dr. Jane Chance, Professor of English, Rice University will give a pre-concert talk entitled "Beowulf: The Hero and the Monster."
Tickets prices are $30 for general admission, $25 for seniors and $10 for students (under age 25 with student ID). Free admission for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 713-432-1744.
This concert is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Houston and Harris County through the Cultural Arts Council of Houston and Harris County.
Upcoming Events
For more information see our website http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/2004/season.htm
Hispanic Heritage Series
Españoleta
CHATHAM BAROQUE
Fri., Mar. 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
5501 South Main Street
Freaks, Macaronis and Vermin
Friday, Apr. 15, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue
Out of the Depths
Fri., May 6, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Boulevard
FREE FAMILY CONCERT
ANIMALIA
La Monica
May 7, 2005
For subscription information, please see http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/tickets.htm
Single tickets may be purchased (beginning two weeks prior to a concert) with credit card by phone at 713-432-1744 or by mail to
Houston Early Music
P.O. Box 271193
Houston TX 77277-1193
Single ticket cost: $30 for standard admission; $25 for seniors and $10 students.
Children 12 or under are admitted FREE!.
Our senior discounts begin at age 60. Students under age of 25, with ID.
About Houston Early Music
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
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Web http://www.HoustonEarlyMusic.orgOur web site www.HoustonEarlyMusic.org 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 (six concerts) are $140 standard, $100 seniors/students. A three-concert mini-pass is available for $70/$50.
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