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Houston Early Music Season for 2013-2014

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Houston Early Music Season for 2013-2014

Houston Early Music is pleased to offer this preview of our new 2013-2014 season. Venues of the concerts are not yet available, but here is the line up of artists and programs. You may now pre-order your season tickets. HEM2013A360

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Announcing our 2013-2014 season

FretworkGroup11-300Saturday, Nov.  2, 2013. 7:30 p.m.
FRETWORK, with LUTENIST ELIZABETH KENNY
Lacrimae:  Music of John Dowland in observance of the 450th anniversary of his birth.

 

Rose Ensemble 2011_outdooradjSunday, Dec. 15, 2013. 7:30 p.m.
THE ROSE ENSEMBLE
And Glory Shown Around: An Early American Christmas

 

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Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. 7:30 p.m.
THE BROKEN CONSORT
Muse, Modes, and Magic:  Music from the 13th – 17th centuries

 

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THE ORLANDO CONSORT
25th Anniversary Tour Concert: Vocal works from the 13th – 15th centuries

 

EnsembleCaprice_church_300dpiHispanic Heritage Series
Fri., April, 11, 2014. 7:30 p.m.
ENSEMBLE CAPRICE
Salsa Baroque: Baroque music from Latin America

 

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Newsletter 12 January 2009

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Houston Early Music

presenting 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.

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Fretwork, with Clare Wilkinson

8:00 PM
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Ave.

7:00 PM Pre-concert lecture by Dr. Matthew Dirst

Tickets:  713-432-1744

HOUSTON EARLY MUSIC AND FRETWORK CELEBRATE PURCELL’S 350TH BIRTHDAY

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During 2009 the musical world will be celebrating the 350th anniversary of the birth of Henry Purcell (1659–1695), one of the most strikingly original and individual musical voices. Houston Early Music joins in the celebration by presenting the acclaimed British viol consort Fretwork in a program of the composer’s instrumental and vocal works. English mezzo-soprano Clare Wilkinson, whose ravishing voice has won her international critical acclaim, joins the consort in the program entitled Happy Birthday, Henry! The performance will be 8:00PM, Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue.

In 2006, Fretwork celebrated 20 years of performing music old and new, and looks forward to a challenging and exciting future as the world’s leading consort of viols. In these last two decades, the ensemble has explored the core repertory of great English consort music, from Taverner to Purcell, and made classic recordings against which others are judged. In addition, Fretwork has become known as pioneers of contemporary music for viols, having commissioned over 30 new works. The list of composers is like the roll call of the most prominent writers of our time, including George Benjamin, Michael Nyman, Sir John Tavener, Elvis Costello, Alexander Goehr, John Woolrich, Peter Sculthorpe, Sally Beamish and Simon Bainbridge.

Prior to the concert at 7:00PM, there will be a lecture by Dr. Matthew Dirst, Moores School of Music, University of Houston.

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.

Our full season schedule is at http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/front/season

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Houston Early Music P.O. Box 271193 Houston TX 77277-1193 Phone 713-432-1744 email info@HoustonEarlyMusic.org Web http://www.HoustonEarlyMusic.org

 

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Next concert: FRETWORK with CLARE WILKINSON

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fretwork2 Sat., Jan. 17, 2009, 8:00PM
FRETWORK with CLARE WILKINSON, Mezzo-soprano
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HENRY! - Celebrating Purcell’s 350th Birthday
Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue

A fitting birthday tribute for England’s greatest baroque composer – England’s finest performing his songs and instrumental works. Fretwork, the viol consort, is joined by the radiant voice of mezzo-soprano Clare Wilkinson.