Mon, 12/1 — Rachel Barton Pine
Rachel Barton Pine recorded Antonio Vivaldi’s complete viola d’amore concertos with the Chicago-based period instrument ensemble Ars Antigua. The album, released on Cedille Records, features all eight of Vivaldi’s concertos for the Baroque instrument.
Music
Viola d’amore Concerto in D, R. 392 by Antonio Vivaldi
Tues, 12/2 — Lira Ensemble
The Lira Ensemble is the nation’s only professional performing arts company specializing in Polish music, song, and dance. Its mission is to bring the best of Polish culture into American life.
Music
Music of Henryk Górecki and Romuald Twardowski
Wed, 12/3 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Eunghee Cho and Tomomi Sato
Korean-American Eunghee Cho is the cellist of Trio Magnoliana and Director of Chamber Music for the Texas Music Festival. Japanese pianist Tomomi Sato enjoys a diverse career as a performing artist and educator.
Music of Camille Saint-Saëns and Rita Strohl
Thurs, 12/4 — Gaudete Brass
The Gaudete Brass is made up of five musicians who believe strongly in the expressive and communicative power of brass chamber music. Since 2004, the quintet has engaged in creatively expanding the brass quintet repertoire.
Music
Sonata for Brass Quintet by John Cheetham
Fri, 12/5 — Duo Sequenza
Comprised of flutist Debra Silvert and guitarist Paul Bowman, Duo Sequenza’s dynamic performances have received enthusiastic ovations from audiences throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Music
John Doe’s Running by Deirdre Lynds
