An article by Colin Eatock in Houston Chronicle about the upcoming concert
,,,, But for La Donna Musicale’s music director, gambistLaury Gutiérrez, the music of female composers active in the baroque era has been a passion for 20 years. Her ensemble – which varies in size from about six to eight musicians, depending on the repertoire – has played more than 100 concerts in the U.S., Europe and South America. (Sunday’s concert will mark the group’s second appearance in Houston.) Continue reading
Houston Early Music will launch its 2011-12 season with a performance by La Donna Musicale on Sunday, October 2. The concert, which showcases the music of rival German courts of the 18th century, begins at 5 p.m. at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005.
Here is the complete concert program for Passionate Enemies
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There will be a masterclass presented by members of La Donna Musicale on Monday, Oct. 3 from 10:00 AM - Noon in the Hirsch Rehearsal Hall at Shepherd School, at Rice University. The ensemble leader and gambist Laury Gutiérrez and harpsichordist Ruth McKay will play a couple of numbers and talk a little about their work researching and performing works by women composers and then will hear students performing.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE. There is a charge for parking in the Rice University stadium parking lot near the concert hall.
On Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, Houston Early Music presents harpsichord superstar Richard Egarr with his trademark sense of discovery and a fresh, compelling look at the virtuosic works of 17th century composers Couperin, Purcell, Froberger and Blow.
Press Release for La Donna Musicale
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2011-2012
… reimagining the past …
Music from the Middle Ages through the 18th Century
World-class concerts performed with historical instruments and with styles true to the period.
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5:00 p.m.
2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
Pre-concert talk at 4:15 p.m.
Laury Gutiérrez, La Donna Musicale Director
The Boston ensemble is back with music by women composers at the rival German courts of Frederic the Great and the House of Hapsburg. Foes on the battlefield, the zeal for victory extended to the salon, where passions ran high and nothing was spared in their lavish quest of the arts. Music by Frederic’s sister, Wilhelmine, and Anna Bon goes up against Hapsburg-sponsored Camilla de Rossi and Maria Teresa Agnesi. Soprano Shari Alise Wilson and countertenor Gerrod Pagenkopf. Violins, viola, violone, harpsichord and viola da gamba.
Christ Church Cathedral, 5:00 p.m.
1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
Pre-concert talk at 4:15 p.m.
Dufay Collective members
Celebrate the season as this acclaimed British ensemble makes their Houston debut with their own brand of entertaining Christmas treats. Included are carols and a pretty number written by Henry VIII, after which things move to the streets with tavern music, ecstatic dances and foot-tapping ballads. This holiday delight includes voice and a feast of instruments including fiddle, harp, guitar, vielle, flute, recorder, percussion, hurdy-gurdy and bagpipes.
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 7:30 p.m.
5200 Fannin, Houston, TX 77004
Pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m.
Richard Egarr
Harpsichord superstar Richard Egarr returns to Houston with his trademark sense of discovery and a fresh, compelling look at the virtuosic works of 17th century composers Couperin, Purcell, Froberger and Blow. With his inquiring mind and adventurous spirit, Egarr engages the audience with a gripping performance of works from a time when there were no restrictions and eccentricity was the standard.
Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, 7:30 p.m.
6221 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
Pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m.
La Morra ensemble members
Individual tickets are $35 for general admission, $30 for seniors, and $10 for students with ID. Free admission is available for children under 15.
Houston Early Music is pleased to introduce this exciting young Swiss ensemble. While remembered for his extravagant lifestyle, Pope Leo X (1513-1521) was a noteworthy patron of arts and a man of great sensitivity for music. Himself a competent composer, Leo X clearly had a weakness for good musicians and his rise to the peak of ecclesiastical power brought about a true (albeit short) Golden Age for many of them. Follow LA MORRA to Pope’s private chamber for an intimate concert performed by the best of the pontiff’s “secret musicians.” Music by Pope Leo, Tromboncine, Encina, Francisco de la Torre, … Madly beautiful music, performed on harp, fiddle, flutes, lute and vihuela de manna.
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Christ the King Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m.
2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005 see map
PLEASE NOTE: THE LOCATION FOR THIS CONCERT HAS CHANGED
Due to circumstances beyond our control the new location is Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, 77005 see map. Parking is available in the Rice University visitor lot on Greenbriar immediately south of Rice Boulevard, entrance 13A. Parking costs $1, payable only by major credit card. Swipe your card entering the lot, and use the same card to swipe again as you exit. (You will be charged only one time.)
Pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m.
John Mark Rozendaal
Individual tickets are $35 for general admission, $30 for seniors, and $10 for students with ID. Free admission is available for children under 15.
Rising star violinist Rachel Barton Pine is joined by acclaimed cellist John Mark Rozendaal and harpsichordist David Schrader in a spirited program of Scottish baroque music including earthy, infectious Hebridean fiddling and the renewed pleasures of poetic works of Scotland’s classical composers. Even the Italian virtuosi Geminiani and Veracini get in on the action with Scottish-themed compositions.
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