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In observance of the 250th anniversary of the birth of W.A. Mozart, Houston Early Music presents baroque violinist Rachel Podger and fortepianist Gary Cooper in a program featuring the composer’s Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin. The performance will be at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin.

The British duo has released two in a series of four CDs of the complete of the Sonatas on Channel Classics to critical acclaim.  The first CD of the Sonatas, issued in 2005, was Editor’s Choice of Gramophone and received a Diapason d’Or.

Rachel Podger was educated in Germany and in England at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.  From 1997 to 2002 she was leader of The English Concert. In 2004 Ms. Podger began a guest directorship of The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. She also works as a guest director with Arte dei Suonatori (Poland), Musica Angelica (USA) and Santa Fe Pro Musica (USA), and as soloist with The Academy of Ancient Music.  In addition to her busy career as a recitalist and solo recording artist, Ms. Podger is Professor of Baroque Violin at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. 

Gary Cooper studied organ and harpsichord at Chetham’s School of Music, the John Loosemore Centre, and was an organ scholar at New College, Oxford. Between 1992 & 2000, he was a member of the highly acclaimed baroque ensemble Sonnerie.  Noted as a  soloist, director, accompanist, and chamber musician, Cooper also appears frequently with ensembles such as The King’s Consort and Concordia, and currently teaches harpsichord at the Royal Northern College of Music and Chetham’s School of Music. He was recently named "Best Newcomer in Classical Music, 2001" in the Times, and "a rising star in early music" in the Observer.

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 http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/2005/podger/index.htm

SONATAS FOR KEYBOARD AND VIOLIN

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

(1756-1791)

Rachel Podger, baroque violin

Gary Cooper, fortepiano

Sonata in G Major, K.379
    Adagio
    Allegro
    Thema: Andantino cantabile

Sonata in C Major, K.6
    Allegro
    Andante
    Menuet I & II
    Allegro molto

Sonata in B flat Major, K.378
    Allegro moderato
    Andantino: sostenuto e cantabile
    Rondeau: Allegro

     INTERMISSION

Sonata in C Major, K.303
    Adagio / Molto Allegro
    Tempo di Menuetto

Adagio from Sonata in F Major, K.30

Fantasie in C minor for piano, K. 396 after fragment for Violin & Piano in C
minor

Sonata in E flat Major, K.481
    Molto allegro
    Adagio
    Allegretto

Upcoming Events

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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