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Houston Early Music Newsletter

21 Feb 2006 Web Site www.HoustonEarlyMusic.org Email info@... (To unsubscribe from this newsletter, see bottom of page.)

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.

                Remember!!

Houston Early Music's annual gala is this Saturday, 25 February, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Colonnade Ballroom of the Omni Hotel, Four Riverway. Send away the winter doldrums while being entertained by I Madrigali (a spirited ensemble of superlative vocalists and instrumentalists performing in Renaissance dress), wicked wizardry by the mysterious Promenading Pied Piper, and hosted by Master of Ceremonies Chris Johnson. The evening begins at 7:00 with madrigal merriment, spirits, and silent auction, followed by a bounteous banquet at 8:00.

For those who have not yet made reservations, there are a few places still available. Please call 713-524-9506

Valet parking provided
Attire: "Enlightened Whimsy"
Individual places are $125.
Underwriter tables begin at $1000.
All proceeds benefit Houston Early Music.

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Upcoming Events

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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)

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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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