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Ars Lyrica: When in Rome

Webmaster — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:12:07 +0000

When in Rome

Saturday, March 29, 7:30 pm
St. Philip Presbyterian Church
Tickets: $15, available at the door

Our annual collaboration with the Moores School of Music Collegium Musicum features Giocomo Carissimi’s vivid oratorio on the story of Jonah and the whale. Music of other rarely heard 17th-century Roman composers completes Ars Lyrica’s tribute to the eternal city.

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An invitation from Ars Lyrica: " A Marian Feast"

Webmaster — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:30:39 +0000

Houston Early Music wishes to call your attention to an upcoming musical event in the Houston community:

WHAT:
ARS LYRICA HOUSTON PRESENTS A MARIAN FEAST

WHEN:
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008 at 7:30 PM

WHERE:
Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby
Houston, Texas 77002

TICKETS:
Hobby Center at 713.315.252 or www.thehobbycenter.org, $25 general, $20 seniors, $15 student/group rates

A Marian Feast

Alessandro Scarlatti, the Neapolitan master of the opera and oratorio, has long been an Ars Lyrica favorite. This program juxtaposes his “Stabat Mater” (Mary’s lament at the crucifixion) with an oratorio on her immaculate conception (recorded by Ars Lyrica and soon to be released on Naxos!).

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Ars Lyrica’s first CD on Naxos

Webmaster — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:22:29 +0000

Ars Lyrica’s first CD on Naxos

Audiences and critics alike have been enthusiastic about Ars Lyrica programming in general and the Alessandro Scarlatti programs in particular. We are pleased to announce that a recent Ars Lyrica recording of Scarlatti’s music will be available on the NAXOS label later this year. The disc features two major works of Scarlatti that have never before been recorded: Euridice dall’Inferno and La Concettione della Beata Vergine (plus his Sonata in C minor for cello and continuo and Toccata in A major for solo harpsichord).

Read what critics say about Ars Lyrica’s performance of Scarlatti’s music:

“Dirst led a vigorous performance that revealed the brilliance and depth of Scarlatti’s music very well. Every singer poured great intensity into the music [and] the accompaniment by the continuo group was exquisitely sensitive and colorful.”

Houston Chronicle on l primo omicidio

“Ars Lyrica’s presentation came as close to opera as I’ve ever seen with three sterling singers, crisp articulation from the period-instrument string-and-continuo band, and intelligent, detailed direction.”

Ars Lyrica’s free performances

Webmaster — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:54:10 +0000

Houston Early Music wishes to call your attention to an upcoming musical event in the Houston community:

Ars Lyrica Houston, at the Museum of Fine Arts
You are cordially invited to Ars Lyrica’s free performances at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston this coming Sunday. Matthew Dirst and Zachary Carrettin will be playing some delightful pieces by Bach, Scarlatti, and Vivaldi.

What: Ars Lyrica at the Museum, MFAH Target Free First Sunday

Who: Matthew Dirst, harpsichord & Zachary Carrettin, baroque violin

Where: MFAH, Law Building’s main gallery

When: Sunday, December 2, at 1:30pm and 2:45pm

Come and enjoy a moment with Baroque masters and Ars Lyrica this Sunday afternoon!

Kinga Ferguson
Excutive Director
Ars Lyrica Houston
www.arslyricahouston.org

Ars Lyrica: Clandestine Classics

Webmaster — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 01:21:53 +0000

Ars Lyrica’s 07–08 New Year’s Eve program is devoted to

“Clandestine Classics”: little-known masterworks by Bach and Handel, including the latter’s recently rediscovered “Gloria.” Join the musicians for a gala champagne reception and silent auction in the Hobby Center Founders’ Club.

Monday
December 31, 2007
9 pm
Zilkha Hall
Hobby Center for the
Performing Arts