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“WHEN I HEARD THAT ENGLAND’S ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC HAD HIRED KEYBOARDIST AND CONDUCTOR RICHARD EGARR, I WAS ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED… I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR A CONDUCTOR LIKE EGARR TO COME ALONG FOR SOME TIME… HE’S ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING AND DELIGHTFUL MUSICIANS OF OUR TIME.”
–National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered”, March 2008 Continue reading…
The Supreme Lesson -Bach’s Wohltemperirte Clavier…1722
The Well-tempered Clavier, Or Preludes, and Fugues through all the Tones and Semi-tones, both with the major third or Ut, Re, Mi, and with the minor third or Re, Mi, Fa. For the use and practice of young musicians who desire to learn, as well as for the particular diversion of those who are already skilled in this study; made and composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, Kapellmeister for the time being to the Duke of Anhalt-Cöthen and director of his chamber music, Anno Domini 1722.
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| Tue., Nov. 11, 2008, 7:30PM RICHARD EGARR, Harpsichord J.S. BACH’S WELL-TEMPERED KLAVIER, BOOK 1 First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin See Program Notes and more information on the concert
HARPSICHORDIST RICHARD EGARR PERFORMS J.S. BACH’S WELL-TEMPERED KLAVIER, BOOK IHouston Early Music will present internationally-renowned harpsichordist Richard Egarr in a performance of Book I of J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Klavier using what is now widely believed to be the composer’s own tuning system. While there is still vigorous debate as to what Bach actually meant by “well tempered,” Egarr believes the master indicated the tuning he preferred in what would appear at first glance to be a decorative figure at the top of the title page. Using this system Egarr takes his audiences with him on a journey through the monumental collection – from the calm harmonic purity of the first prelude to the final craggy, chromatically charged fugue. The performance will be 7:30PM, Tuesday, November 11 at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin. Egarr will give a preconcert talk at 6:45PM. Egarr, acclaimed Music Director of the Academy of Ancient Music, is one of the most versatile musicians performing today. He has worked with all types of keyboards and performed repertoire ranging from fifteenth-century organ works through Dussek and Chopin on early piano to Berg and Maxwell Davies on modern piano. He is in great demand as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor. Dubbed “the Bernstein of early music” (NPR) for his extraordinary charisma and outstanding ability to communicate with his audience, Egarr is noted for his close study and quest for historical authenticity. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $25 for seniors, $10 for students, under 15 free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 713-432-1744. Harpsichord used in this performance – Flemish double based on an instrument by Ruckers (early 17th century) by Gerald Self of San Antonio. Our full season schedule is at http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/front/season |
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 Tue., Nov. 11, 2008, 7:30PM RICHARD EGARR, Harpsichord J.S. BACH’S WELL-TEMPERED KLAVIER, BOOK 1 First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin Click for updates and information on the concert Dubbed “The Bernstein of early music” (NPR) for his extraordinary charisma and outstanding ability to communicate with his audience, Egarr will perform from J.S. Bach’s monumental collection of preludes and fugues. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $25 for seniors, $10 for students, under 15 free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 713-432-1744. The full season schedule is at http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/front/season |
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Houston Early Music wishes to call your attention to an upcoming musical event in the Houston community:
I am Zachary Carrettin, violinist; I have performed for Houston Early Music in the past as a member of El Mundo. Attached to this email you’ll find information for my upcoming solo Bach recital, “a Sonata, Partita and a Suite”, to be performed at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Rice Village. Between now and April I will be presenting all the unaccompanied works of J.S. Bach for ‘cello and violin in four concerts.
First performance: Saturday, December 15th, 8 pm.
For more information see this –> Zachary Carrettin postcard
Artist’s website –> http://www.electricvivaldi.com/
AULOS ENSEMBLE, with JULIANE BAIRD, SOPRANO
7:30 pm, Tues., Dec.. 11, 2007
Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue
Concerto in D major, RV 94 Antonio Vivaldi Allegro-Largo-Allegro Traditional Carols "In Dulci Jubilo" "Coventry Carol" "Shepherds Shake off your drousy Sleep" Continue reading...
