Cleveland area early music concert calendar
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October, 2011
- Oct. 9, Sun. 3:30 pm, Gartner auditorium of the Cleveland Museum
of Art. Jordi Saveall presents "Music dialogues from Orient and
Occident." Savall will be performing on a lira da gamba from
ca. 1500 and a seven string bass viol from 1697. He will be
accompanied by his son Ferran Savall on theorbo and vocals.
$41/$37, museum members $40/$36. For tickets
see www.clevelandart.org/vivagala.
- Oct. 13, Thurs., 7:30 pm, Fairlawn Lutheran Church, Fairlawn,
OH. Apollo's Fire presents "Love
and Rage," featuring Michael Maniaci, male soprano; Olivier Brault,
violin; and Rene Schiffer, cello. Handel: Selections from Imeneo
and Ariodante Vivaldi: Selections from Catone in Utica and Giustino
Vivaldi: Concertos for Two Violins and Two Cellos "Handel and
Vivaldi pulled out all the stops when writing for castrato singers
-- the rock stars of the 18th century. This repertoire comes alive
with pathos and fire in the sweet but powerful voice of Michael
Maniaci. Duelling pairs of violins and cellos face off for the
electrifying double concertos of Vivaldi."
Tickets
- Oct. 14, Fri., 8:00 pm, St. Paul's Epicopal Church, Cleveland
Heights. Apollo's Fire presents "Love
and Rage." See Oct. 13 listing for details.
- October 14, Fri., 7:30 PM,
Trinity Episcopal
Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland,
OH. Cantores
Cleveland presents Tudor England: Music in Times of Turmoil.
This multi-disciplinary program will take you into the world of
tudor icons Henry VIII, Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth, along with the
fits and starts of the new religious Anglican sect, and the bloody
struggle between Roman and Anglican proponents during the Tudor
reign. You also will meet our mystery host whose own drama will
engage you as the program unfolds. Music by well known English
composers including William Cornysh, John Taverner, Thomas Tallis,
William Byrd and even Henry VIII himself will be performed. You will
have a unique opportunity to take a docent-led tour of Trinity
Cathedral to examine its architecture and learn the story of its
magnificent stained glass windows before the program. 6:15 -
7:30pm: Tudor Art Exhibit; 6:45 - 7:15pm: Docent-led Cathedral Tour;
7:30 - 9:15pm: Program; 9:20 - 10:00pm: Patrons' Private Reception
featuring Tudor Period Foods and Drinks. General admission $10,
Patron admission $25. Purchasers of patron tickets will have
reserved seats as well as admission to the private reception.
Tickets can be
purchased online or
by writing Cantores Cleveland, 24100 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights,
OH 44122
- Oct. 16, Sun., 4:00 pm, Rocky River Presbyterian
Church. Apollo's Fire presents
"Love and Rage." See Oct. 13 listing for details.
- Oct. 29, Sat., 7:30 pm, Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland. Quire
Cleveland presents "Musick's Praier: The Glory of English Choral
Music," with guest conductor Timothy Brown. The program features
works by the early Renaissance composers John Taverner and Thomas
Tallis, their successors William Byrd and Henry Purcell, Romantic
favorites like Charles Villiers Stanford, and more recent masters
like Ralph Vaughan Williams, Lennox Berkeley, and Giles Swayne
(b.1946). Tickets: $20 adult; $10 senior (65+); $7 student
(full-time). Free parking at Trinity Commons; nearby parking also
available at Cleveland State University Lot SG (free with parking
ticketed validated at Trinity).
November, 2011
- Nov. 5, Sat., 8 pm, William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave.,
Cleveland. Les
Delices presents "The Age of Indulgence," recreating the opulent
sound world of a 1750s Paris salon. (Scott Metcalfe & Julie
Andrijkeski, baroque violin; Debra Nagy, baroque oboe; Emily
Walhout, viola da gamba; Michael Sponseller, harpsichord) Ohio
premieres include two quartets from Francois-Andre Philidor's 1755
L'art de la modulation, selections from Antoine Dauvergne's Concerts
de simphonies (1751), and Jean-Joseph Cassanea de Mondonville's
Op. 3 no. 1 sonata (1749). Rameau's beloved Pieces de Clavecin en
concert no. 3 completes the program. Pre-concert lectures will
highlight the significance of these works within their composers'
social and cultural milieu. $20 general/$18
senior. Tickets.
- Nov. 6, Sun., 4 pm, Herr Chapel at Plymouth Church, 2860 Coventry
Rd., Shaker Heights. Les
Delices presents "The Age of Indulgence." See Nov. 5 listing
for details.
- Nov. 9, Wed., 7:30 pm, Cleveland Museum of Art. Gregory Fulkerson
presents the first half of J.S. Bach's Complete Sonatas and Partitas
for Solo Violin. Free, no ticket required. See
www.ClevelandArt.org/VivaGala
for details.
- Nov. 16, Wed., 7:30 pm, Cleveland Museum of Art. Gregory
Fulkerson presents the second half of J.S. Bach's Complete Sonatas
and Partitas for Solo Violin. Free, no ticket required. See
www.ClevelandArt.org/VivaGala
for details.
December, 2012
- Dec. 9, Fri., 8:00 P.M., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250
W. Exchange St., Akron. Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, music
director, will present "Sacrum Mysterium (Sacred Mystery): A Celtic
Christmas," featuring Meredith Hall (soprano), Steve Player
(dancer/guitar), Apollo's Singers, and Ensemble LeNef of
Montreal. Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 to $60,
with discounts for seniors 65+ and adults under 30. Free for full-time
students with ID. Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- Dec. 10, Sat., 8:00 P.M., First Baptist Church, 3630 Fairmount
Blvd., Shaker Hts. Apollo's Fire will present "Sacrum Mysterium: A
Celtic Christmas." (See Dec. 9 listing for details.) Pre-concert
lecture at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 to $70, with discounts for
seniors 65+ and adults under 30. $10 for full-time students with
ID. Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- Dec. 11, Sun., 4:00 P.M., St. Christopher Church, 20141 Detroit Rd.,
Rocky River. Apollo's Fire will present "Sacrum Mysterium: A Celtic
Christmas." (See Dec. 9 listing for details.) Pre-concert lecture at
3:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 to $70, with discounts for seniors 65+ and
adults under 30. $10 for full-time students with ID. Tel. (216)
320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- Dec. 11, Sun., 7:00 pm, Oberlin Conservatory Warner Concert Hall,
77 West College St., Oberlin. Community Sing-Along of the Messiah
Featuring vocal soloists and string players from Oberlin Conservatory,
the annual community sing-along will take place on Sunday, December 11
at 7:00pm in Warner Concert Hall. Free Admission. Donations will be
accepted to benefit Lorain County Interfaith Hospitality
Network.
- Dec. 16, Fri., 8:00 P.M., Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland. Apollo's Fire will present "Sacrum Mysterium: A Celtic
Christmas." (See Dec. 9 listing for details.) Pre-concert lecture at
7:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 to $70, with discounts for seniors 65+ and
adults under 30. $10 for full-time students with ID. Tel. (216)
320-0012 or (800) 314-2535
- Dec. 17, Sat., 8:00 P.M., First Baptist Church, 3630 Fairmount
Blvd., Shaker Hts. Apollo's Fire will present "Sacrum Mysterium: A
Celtic Christmas." (See Dec. 9 listing for details.) Pre-concert
lecture at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 to $70, with discounts for
seniors 65+ and adults under 30. $10 for full-time students with
ID. Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- Dec. 18, Sun., 4:00 P.M., St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Rd.,
Willoughby Hills. Apollo's Fire will present "Sacrum Mysterium: A
Celtic Christmas." (See Dec. 9 listing for details.) Pre-concert
lecture at 3:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 to $60, with discounts for
seniors 65+ and adults under 30. $10 for full-time students with
ID. Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- Dec. 22, Thurs., 7:30 pm, Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland. Quire
Cleveland presents Carols for Quire from the Old and New Worlds
(now in its third year). Celebrate music from the 13th to the 21st
centuries. Medieval carols, Renaissance motets, plus songs from
Slovenia, Finland, Spain, France, England, and America. This year's
program also features the world premiere of a work by Jennifer
Conner, of the Cleveland Composers Guild, who won the competition to
have a piece performed and recorded by Quire.
- Dec. 23, Fri., 7:30 pm, Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland. Quire
Cleveland presents Carols for Quire from the Old and New
Worlds. See previous listing for details.
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- Jan. 22, Sun. 3pm, Frohring Recital Hall - Hiram College, Hiram, OH.
Hiram College presents "The Bach Recital: Masterworks of J.S. Bach in
Transcription" featuring Douglas Kelley, viola da gamba and Michael
Sponseller, harpsichord. Throughout his busy career as teacher, choir
director, performer and composer, Bach demonstrated a keen ability to
rework compositions for varying instrumentation, sometimes in an
effort to present material in a new light, and sometimes as a measure
of practicality and frugality. This program features a series of works
inspired by Bach's own transcriptions, relying on both the creative
vision of the performers as well as 18th century sources. Free
Admission
Hiram music calendar
Ensemble Florilege
- Jan. 28, Sat., 8 pm, Tregoning and Co., 1300 W. 78th St.,
Cleveland. Les
Delices presents "Carateres de la Danse." "Simultaneously
signaling power and grace, refinement and discipline, the art of
dancing held a singular status at the court of Louis XIV. Music for
dancing -- whether for the ballroom or the theater stage -- was
likewise at the heart of French baroque style. Our program includes
Rebel's 'Characters of the Dance' (a fantasia choreographed for a
single virtuoso dancer), solo suites for oboe and viol by Hotteterre
and Marais, and the earthy, rollicking dances of Boismortier's
Ballets de Village. Plus, the Muse of dance herself inspires a trio
sonata by Rebel, La Terpsichore. Featuring: Julie Andrijeski,
baroque violin; Debra Nagy, baroque oboe; Josh Lee, viola da gamba;
Michael Sponseller, harpsichord" $20 general/$18
senior. Tickets.
- Jan. 29, Sun., 4 pm, Herr Chapel at Plymouth Church, 2860 Coventry
Rd., Shaker
Heights. Les
Delices presents "Carateres de la Danse." See Jan. 28 listing
for details.
February, 2012
- Feb. 1, Wed., 6:00 pm, Cleveland Museum of Art. The Case
Baroque Ensembles will perform a gallery concert at the Cleveland
Museum of Art, reprising their highly successful "Milk and Honey"
program of 17th-century music. The concert precedes the Theatre of
Voices performance at 7:30 in Gartner Auditorium. Free.
- Feb. 8, Wed., 7:30 P.M., United Methodist Church of Chagrin Falls,
20 South Franklin St. Apollo's Fire presents "The Intimate Bach,"
a concert of works by J.S. Bach for unaccompanied solo
instruments. Featured soloists and works are Oliver Brault (violin
partitas), René Schiffer (cello suites), and Jeannette Sorrell
(harpsichord toccatas). Pre-concert talk at 6:30 P.M. Tickets are
$20-$58; discounted prices $26, $40 (seniors 65+/young adults under
30), $10 (full-time students with ID). Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800)
314-2535.
- Feb. 9, Thu., 7:30 P.M., Fairlawn Lutheran church, 3415 W. Market
St. Apollo's Fire presents "The Intimate Bach." (See Feb. 8
listing for performers and works.) Pre-concert talk at 6:30
P.M. Tickets are $20-$58; discounted prices $26, $40 (seniors 65+/
young adults under 30), free (full-time students with ID). Tel. (216)
320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- Feb. 10 & 11, Fri. & Sat., 8:00 P.M., St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Hts. Apollo's Fire presents "The
Intimate Bach." (See Feb. 8 listing for performers and works.)
Pre-concert talk at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are $20-$68; discounted prices
$26, $40 (seniors 65+/young adults under 30), $10 (full-time students
with ID). Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- Feb. 12, Sun., 4:00 P.M., Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750
Detroit Rd. Apollo's Fire presents "The Intimate Bach." (See
Feb. 8 listing for performers and works.) Pre-concert talk at 3:00
P.M. Tickets are $20-$68; discounted prices $26, $40 (seniors
65+/young adults under 30), $10 (full-time students with
ID). Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- Feb. 12, Sun., 7:30 pm in Harkness Chapel, 11200 Bellflower Rd.,
Cleveland. Baroque violinist Christine Wilkinson will present her MA
Lecture-Recital on French violin music of the early 18th century.
Free.
- Feb. 15, Wed., 8:00 pm in Finney Chapel, 90 North Professor
Street, Oberlin, OH.
The Tallis
Scholars will perform a concert of late Renaissance music,
including pieces by Gesualdo, Orlando di Lassus, Cipriano de Rore,
Monteverdi, and others. $37 Public, $12 Students, $27 Seniors/OC
Staff and Faculty. All tickets $3 more at the door. Tickets can be
obtained through Oberlin College Central Ticket Service (CTS) at
440-775-8169 or 800-371-0178 or
at Oberlin's
Central Ticket Service
- Feb. 26, Sun., 7:30 p.m., Harkness Chapel of CWRU, 11200
Bellflower Rd., Cleveland. Case/CIM Baroque Orchestra and Case
Baroque Chamber Ensembles present "A Musical Feast: Telemann's
Tafelmusik." Under the direction of Julie Andrijeski, this concert
features baroque violist Cynthia Black (Telemann's Viola Concerto);
violinist Christine Wilkinson (Sonata in A Major); Lisa Kim, Janet
Carpenter, and Ms. Wilkinson (Concerto for 3 violins); and woodwinds
Sian Ricketts, Maria Rafaelle, Katrina King, and Gloria Roh (Overture
Suite in e minor), to name but a few. Free.
March, 2012
- Mar. 1, Thur., 7:30 P.M., Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market
St., Fairlawn. Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, music director, will
present "Mediterranean Nights: Sultry Songs & Passionate Dances from
Italy & Spain," featuring vocalist Nell Snaidas and dancer/guitarist
Steve Player. The program will also include sonatas by Uccellini and
Castello and Jeannette Sorrell's arrangement of Boccherini's Fandango
Quintet. Pre-concert talk at 6:30 P.M. Tickets are $20 to $58 (general
public). Discounted prices: $26, $40 (seniors 65+/young adults under
30). No admission charge for full-time students with ID. Tel. (216)
320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- March 2, Fri., 7:30 pm, Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland, OH. Cantores
Cleveland presents "The Pleasure of Sweet Harmony," An evening of
dramatically narrated music and art celebrating the emergence of
beautiful early Renaissance harmony. They will perform music by Adam
de la Halle, John Dunstable, Guillaume de Machaut, Guillaume dy Fay,
Gilles Binchois, and Josquin des Prez. Trinity's art gallery opens at
6:15 pm, and at 6:45, there is a docent-led tour of "Trinity
Treasures." At 9:30 pm, Cantores Cleveland patrons are welcome to a
reception featuring medieval sweets and drinks. General admission:
$10, Patron admission: $25. Tickets are available
at www.cantorescleveland.org.
- March 3, Sat., 7:30 pm, The First Congregational Church of Hudson,
47 Aurora Street, Hudson,
OH. Cantores
Cleveland presents "The Pleasure of Sweet Harmony," An evening
of dramatically narrated music and art celebrating the emergence of
beautiful early Renaissance harmony. There is a soup supper at 6:30
pm, when the art gallery will also open. This concert is
free.
- March 4, Sun., 7:30 p.m., Harkness Chapel of CWRU, 11200
Bellflower Rd., Cleveland. Case Collegium Musicum presents "Tapestry,
Italian works from the late-fifteenth century." Vocalists and medieval
instrumentalists of the Case Collegium Musicum (Debra Nagy, director)
present "Tapestry," a program of music from the late-fifteenth
century. Works by Isaac, Agricola, Ghiselin, Busnois, and others.
Free.
- Mar. 10, Sat., 8:00 P.M., St, Paul's Episcopal Church, 2747
Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Hts. Apollo's Fire, Jeanette Sorrell, music
director, will present "Mediterranean Nights: Sultry Songs &
Passionate Dances of Spain & Italy." (See Mar. 1 listing for detailed
information about program and performers.) Pre-concert talk at 7:00
P.M. Tickets are $20 to $68 (general public). Discounted prices: $26,
$40 (seniors 65+/ young adults under 30); $10 (full-time students with
ID). Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- March 11, Sun., 3pm, Tregoning & Co. Gallery (1300 W 78th St,
Cleveland, OH). Les
Delices reprises their acclaimed program "Myths & Allegories" in a
special concert. All proceeds from the fundraiser-concert will
support Les Délices' recording of Les Délices' second commercial
recording. Les Délices first performed "Myths & Allegories" on their
concert series in May 2011. Critics had an overwhelmingly positive
response to this program, which weaves dramatic depictions of tales
from Homer's Odyssey together with instrumental chamber music inspired
by famous epic. Tickets ($75) for the March 11 Fundraiser-Concert are
available
at www.lesdelices.org.
April, 2012
- April 4, Wed., 7:30, Cleveland Museum of Art. Mahan Esfahani
plays music by Byrd, J.S. Bach, Scarlatti, and Mel Powell, featuring
keyboards from the museum's collection. Free, no ticket required.
See
www.ClevelandArt.org/VivaGala
for details.
- Apr. 20, Fri., 7:30 PM, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 1007
Superior Ave., Cleveland. Stile Antico, an ensemble of young
professional singers from the United Kingdom, will present
"Treasures of the Renaissance," including works by Clemens,
Lassus, Gombert, Tallis, Byrd, Sheppard, Weelkes, and Palestrina. Part
of the Helen D. Schubert Concert Series. Freewill offering. Free
secure parking in the Cathedral Plaza Garage (southeast corner of
E. 9th St. & Rockwell Ave.). Tel. (216) 771-6666,
ext. 5510.
- Apr. 21, Sat., 7:30 PM, Harkness Chapel of CWRU, 11200 Bellflower
Rd., Cleveland. The Case Collegium/Early Music Singers, Debra Nagy &
Bev Simmons, directors, will give a concert entitled "Anthems &
Fancies: Music for Voices & Viols." Free. Tel. (216)
368-2400.
- Apr. 25, Wed., 7:30 PM, Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market
St. Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, music director, will perform
J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 3-6. Featured soloists are
Olivier Brault (violin), Kathie Stewart (traverso), Jeannette Sorrell
(harpsichord). Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $20 to $58,
with discounts for seniors 65+ and adults under 30. Free admission for
full-time students with ID. Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800)
314-2535.
- Apr. 26, Thur., 7:30 PM, Breen Performing Arts Center, 1911
W. 30th St., Cleveland. Apollo's Fire will perform Bach's Brandenburg
Concertos Nos. 3-6. (See Apr. 25 listing for details.) Pre-concert
talk at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $20 to $68, with discounts for seniors
65+ and adults under 30. $10 admission for full-time students with
ID. Tel. (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- April 27, Fri., 7:30 pm (Note time change), Harkness Chapel of
CWRU, 11200 Bellflower Rd., Cleveland. Sian Ricketts presents her MA
lecture/recital, "Pernette du Guillet and the Ecole Lyonnaise:
Literature, Music & Feminism in Sixteenth-Century Lyons."
Free.
- Apr. 27 & 28, Fri.& Sat., 8:00 PM, Fairmount Presbyterian Church,
2757 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Apollo's Fire will perform
Bach's Brandenburg Concertos nos. 3-6. (See Apr. 25 listing for
details.) Pre-concert talk at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 to $68, with
discounts for seniors 65+ and adults under 30. $10 admission for
full-time students with ID. Tel. (216) 320-0012 or
314-2535.
- Apr. 27 & 28, Fri.& Sat., 8:00 PM, Oberlin College, in Bosworth
Hall, Fairchild Chapel, 50 W. Lorain St. The Oberlin Collegium
Musicum, Steven Plank, director, will perform. Program TBA. Tel. (440)
775-8610.
- Apr. 29, Sun., 3:00 PM, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 23114
West Rd., Olmsted Falls. Ensemble Lautenkonzert--Lisa Rainsong
(soprano), Tina Dreisbach (Baroque flute), Janet Winzenburger (bass
viol), Stephen Toombs (lute and theorbo)--will present "Music from
the Dresden Court: Works by Hasse, Weiss, Abel, and Scarlatti."
Freewill offering. Tel. (440) 234-0150.
- Apr. 29, Sun., 4:00 PM, Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750
Detroit Rd. Apollo's Fire will perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos
Nos. 3-6. (See Apr. 25 listing for details.) Pre-concert talk at 3:00
PM. Tickets are $20 to $68, with discounts for seniors 65+ and adults
under 30. $10 admission for full-time students with ID. Tel. (216)
320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
May, 2012
- May 1, Tues., 7:30 PM, Federated Church, 76 Bell St., Chagrin
Falls. Apollo's Fire will perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos
Nos. 3-6. (See Apr. 25 listing for details.) Pre-concert talk at 6:30
PM. Tickets are $20 to $58, with discounts for seniors 65+ and adults
under 30. Free admission for full-time students with ID. Tel. (216)
320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- May 1, Tues., 7:30 PM, Federated Church, 76 Bell St., Chagrin
Falls. Apollo's Fire will perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos
Nos. 3-6. (See Apr. 25 listing for details.) Pre-concert talk at 6:30
PM. Tickets are $20 to $58, with discounts for seniors 65+ and adults
under 30. Free admission for full-time students with ID. Tel. (216)
320-0012 or (800) 314-2535.
- May 1, Tues., 7:30 PM, Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland. Ensemble Lautenkonzert--Lisa Rainsong (soprano), Tina
Dreisbach (Baroque flute), Janet Winzenburger (bass viol), Stephen
Toombs (lute and theorbo)--will present "Music from the Dresden
Court: Works by Hasse, Weiss, Abel, and Scarlatti." Freewill
offering. Tel. (216) 421-0482.
- May 4, Fri., 3:00 PM, Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, 77
W. College St., in Bibbins, Hall room 238. Ton Koopman (harpsichord)
will give a masterclass. Free to auditors. Tel. (440)
775-8610.
- May 9, Wed., 7:30 PM, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd.,
Cleveland, in the Recital Hall. As a companion program to the Museum's
current Rembrandt exhibit, CMA curator Jon Seydl and keyboard
specialist Peter Bennett will discuss music and art surrounding the
life of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). Their conversation will be
interspersed with performances of short works for
harpsichord. Free. Tel. (216) 421-7350.
- May 12, Sat., 8 pm, William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave.,
Cleveland. Les
Delices presents "Games and Diversions," featuring Featuring:
Ellen Hargis, soprano; Julie Andrijeski, baroque violin; Debra Nagy,
baroque oboe; Emily Walhout, viola da gamba; Michael Sponseller,
harpsichord. "Games & Diversions -- ranging from innocent to
licentious -- occupy our attentions in this program inspired by
gambling and gossip, and fueled by an obsession with chocolate,
wine, and other exotic brews. Soprano Ellen Hargis joins Les Delices
for excerpts from Charpentier's Plaisirs de Versailles and Bernier's
delightful Coffee Cantata, while Marais depicts a game of badminton
(Jeu de Volant), and Couperin teases out French foibles in his witty
harpsichord suite, Folies Francoises." $20 general/$18
senior. Tickets.
- May 13, Sun., 4 pm, Herr Chapel at Plymouth Church, 2860 Coventry
Rd., Shaker
Heights. Les
Delices presents "Games & Diversions." See May 13 listing
for details.