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Houston Early Music Newsletter
11 Jan 2006 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.
We have updated our web site with the latest details and complete program information for our next concert
Please see Concert Details http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/2005/paolo/index.htm
Please see Program http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/2005/paolo/program.htm
Paolo Pandolfo, viola da Gamba
The French Viol Masters: Orfeo, the Angel, the Devil…
Sat., Jan. 14, 2006 , 8:00 pm ,
Bethany Christian Church,
3223 Westheimer
7:00 pm – “French Baroque Storytelling,” Dr. Matthew Dirst, Moores School of Music Univ. of Houston
Houston Early Music will present the world-renowned viola da gamba virtuoso, Paolo Pandolfo, in a program of French Baroque music at 8:00 PM , Saturday, January 14 at Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer. The program features the music of Sieur de Sainte-Colombe, Marin Marais and Antoine Forqueray, the three most important names in the French viola da gamba universe. Pandolfo will be joined by Maria Gelis, harpsichord and Thomas C. Boysen, baroque guitar and theorbo.
Pandolfo began his research in the field of renaissance and baroque musical idioms in 1979 with violinist Enrico Gatti and harpsicordist Rinaldo Alessandrini. He studied with Jordi Savall at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland
Pandolfo is Professor of Viola da Gamba at his alma mater, the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. Since this appointment, he concentrates his teaching activities in Basel
At 7:00 Dr. Matthew Dirst of Moores Houston
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.
Upcoming Events
Mozart Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin 8:00 pm, Tue. Feb. 14, 2006 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 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) In May Time 8:00 pm, Fri., May 12, 2005 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.
Rachel Podger, baroque violin and Gary Cooper, fortepiano
First Unitarian Universalist Church
5200 Fannin
Trinity Episcopal Church
1015 Holman (at Main)
The King’s Noyse
St. Paul United Methodist Church
5501 Main
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.org
Volunteer Opportunities
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