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Houston Early Music Newsletter
30 Nov 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
Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue
Nowell’s Delight
A Renaissance Christmas Celebration
see details and complete concert program at
http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/2005/piffaro/index.htm
Piffaro, The Renaissance Band returns to
Piffaro will be joined by soprano Laura Heimes in a performance representing the variety of carols, noels, villançicos, motets, chorale settings and ballads that have become the signature of the ensemble’s holiday offerings over the past decade. In addition, the program offers the distinctive features of four national styles – English, Spanish, French and German . Piffaro’s colorful variety of instruments includes shawms, recorders, krumhorns, sackbuts, bagpipes, lute, guitar, harp and percussion.
Piffaro, founded in 1980, performs music of the late Medieval and Renaissance periods. Modeled after the official civic, chapel and court bands that were the premier professional ensembles from the 14th into the early 17th centuries, the ensemble presents the music, both sacred and secular, that entertained royalty, adorned the mass and decorated state occasions on a daily basis. In addition, the ensemble has pursued the instruments and the vital music of the peasantry and of rustic life.
Under the direction of Joan Kimball and Robert Wiemken, the Band produces its own concert series in
Concert ticket prices are $30 for general admission, $25 for seniors and $10 for students (with student ID). Free admission for children under 15. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 713-432-1744. For more information visit www.HoustonEarlyMusic.org.
PARKING INFORMATION
The Cathedral parking lot is no longer available due to construction. Metered parking on the street is available on Sundays at no charge. Parking guidelines on area lots can be found at www.christchurchcathedral.org under "contact us."
If you need further information, call HEM at 713-432-1744 to leave a message.
METRORail station is Preston. Walk two blocks south on Main to Texas Ave, and turn left for one block.
Upcoming Events
For more information see our website http://www.houstonearlymusic.org
Paolo Pandolfo, viola da Gamba
The Labyrinth and Other Stories —
Music by Marais
8:00 pm, Sat. Jan. 14, 2006
Bethany Christian Church,
3223 Westheimer
Widely regarded today as one of the most important musicians on the European early music scene, Pandolfo will perform the music of Marin Marais, one of the great geniuses of the French Baroque who devoted his life composing for the viol. Performed with harpsichord and theorbo.
Rachel Podger, baroque violin and Gary Cooper, fortepiano
Mozart Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin
8:00 pm, Tue. Feb. 14, 2006
First Unitarian Universalist Church
5200 Fannin
To observe the 250th anniversary of the birth of W. A. Mozart, we present these outstanding young British artists (dubbed "natural Mozartians" by BBC Music Magazine). The duo is receiving accolades for their recent CD release of first volume of the Complete Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin by Mozart
The Terra Nova Consort
¡Baylado! — Music of Renaissance Spain
8:00 pm, Fri. Mar. 17, 2006
Trinity Episcopal Church
1015 Holman (at Main)
Back by popular demand! Noted for exploring the ethnic influences on the performance of early music, Terra Nova Consort has been described as "one of the world’s great rock ‘n roll renaissance bands!" (NPR’s St. Paul’s Sunday)
The King’s Noyse
In May Time
8:00 pm, Fri., May 12, 2005
St. Paul United Methodist Church
5501 Main
This popular violin band celebrates May with a Renaissance German program of instrumental and vocal music portraying country life, full of characters dancing and eating much like a Bruegel painting. Featured composers are Henrich Isaac, Ludwig Zenfl, Erasmus Widmann and more.
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
email info@...
Web http://www.HoustonEarlyMusic.org
Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to help bring the joy of early music to Houston, and to get to know the folks behind the scenes, please call or email us. 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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