Classical
Emily van Evers
Richard Wistreich
Early Music Exchange
The University of Texas
School of Music
Mar 26-Apr 6
Once upon a time (really) in France, the king died. His heir, newly crowned Henri III, in Poland at the time of the king's death, returned home via Italy, city by city, with triumphal entries and sumptuous festivities. No hopping off planes and shaking hands for Henri, for this was in 1574, when royalty took time to celebrate properly, and when occasions as grand as these were well-noted in glorious musical composition, preserved to share with future generations.
Many generations later sees the triumphant journey of the University of Southampton to the University of Texas School of Music. This marks the first in a series of musical exchanges between the two programs bringing together the brilliance of old-world classical music scholars and musicians with their counterparts in the new world. Begun with the exquisite appearance of Anonymous 4 in the fall, this exchange continues the investigation and performance of works of Early Music, now topping the charts among the classically cool.
This two-week's stay by the English group includes concerts, workshops, master classes, and Sunday afternoon's late addition Lute Jam (bring yer antique axe to the music building at 2:30). The sumptuous musical festivities kick off with the opening concert, È canto, o pur incanto?, at Bates Recital Hall, and events continue throughout the week at various on-campus locations.
Take a sumptuous journey to hear some fantastic music, brilliant discourse, and bring yer lute, mate! 471-0777
-- Robi Polgar
EARLY MUSIC EXCHANGE: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Blimey! You know it would take an exchange of English performers and scholars to get at the heart of 16th century musical relationships between France and Italy; well, so be it. Lucky for us, they're here. This is the inaugural exchange between the University of Texas School of Music and the University of Southampton, and the two-week schedule of concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and symposia sounds fascinating. (See box for more info.) This week: Opening Concert: È canto, o pur incanto?, Emily van Evera, soprano; Elizabeth Kenny, lute; Richard Wistreich, bass; introduced by Jeanice Brooks: Fri, Mar 26, 7:30pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. $12 ($8 w/ UT ID). Masterclass: "Solo Song in the Renaissance": Mon, Mar 29, 4-6pm, at the Recital Studio, MRH #2.608, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free. Roundtable on Performance Practices: "Canto alla francese or Chanson italienne? Solo song in Renaissance Italy & France": Tue, Mar 30, 4-6pm, at the Recital Studio, MRH #2.608, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free. Masterclass: "Musica concertata: Ensemble Performance in the Renaissance": Wed, Mar 31, 3-5pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
471-0777.
AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC CENTER: INTIMATE CONCERT The fifth in this season's series, with the Ananda Trio performing Beethoven‚'s Piano Trio, Op. 1, No. 2; Theodore Antoniou's Quartetto Glocoso, Op. 26; John Ireland's Phantasie; and Martinu's Quartet for oboe, violin, cello, and piano. If you missed the Ananda Trio's noonday concert last week, you should treat yourself to this intimate concert, performed in one of Austin's finer homes, with a gourmet reception to follow. The trio is Miranda Dale, violin; Margaret Coltman-Smith, cello; and Felicity Coltman, piano. John Snow joins the ladies on oboe. ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Sun, Mar 28, 3 & 7:30pm; Mon, Mar 29, 7:30pm. $35 ($32, members). 454-7562.
AUSTIN CHORAL ARTISTS: SURSUM CORDA, LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS! This stirring offering by the ACA and Orchestra includes Theresienmesse by Haydn; Ave Maria and Blessed Is the Man by Rachmaninoff; and Stabat Mater by Verdi. Morris Beachy conducts, and featured soloists include Susan Fernandez, Linda Ramsey, David Underwood, and Russell Gregory. ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! Fri,
Mar 26, 8pm, Central Christian Church (12th & Guadalupe). $12 ($10 Seniors, Students).
454-TIXS.
UT SCHOOL OF MUSIC The future of classical music is onstage and in recital throughout the year. The College of Fine Arts keeps its artistic multitudes in the limelight with all manner and genre of performance; from early music to jazz to experimental sound collages to straight-up classical standards, students, faculty, and guest artists provide notable, if overlooked, presentations of some of the best music in town: Often music you won't hear anywhere else. This week: Ethno/Musicology Colloquia presents Beverly Diamond, York University, California, "When Spirits Sing and Singers Have a Voice." Fri, Mar 26, 4pm, at Jessen Auditorium, Rainey Hall on 21st Street opposite Dobie Mall. Free.
Longhorn Singers, Cara Tasher, director. Fri, Mar 26, 7:30pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Sat, Mar 27, 8pm, at McCullough Theatre. $5 ($4 with UT ID).
Cello class recital, featuring students of Paul Olefsky. Sat, Mar 27, 4pm, at Recital Studio, MRH #2.608, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
UT Symphony Orchestra, Timothy Muffit, conductor. Mon, Mar 29, 8pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. $3.
Diane Schoff, mezzo-soprano, Master of Music Recital. Mon, Mar 29, 4pm, at Jessen Auditorium, Rainey Hall on 21st Street opposite Dobie Mall. Free.
Student Chamber Music. Tue, Mar 30, 7pm, at Recital Studio, MRH #2.608, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
New Music Ensemble, Dan Welcher, director. Featuring music by 1991 Pulitzer Prize winner and visiting composer Shulamit Ran, Mario Davidovsky, Phillip Ratliff, and Ray Rideout. Tue, Mar 30, 8pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
Sean Allen, trombone, junior. Wed, Mar 31, 4:30, at Jessen Auditorium, Rainey Hall on 21st Street opposite Dobie Mall. Free.
Cello Evening, featuring students of Phyllis Young. Wed, Mar 31, 8pm, Recital Studio, MRH Rm 2.608, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
Wind Ensemble, Jerry Junkin, director. Wed, Mar 31, 8pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
Alternative Improvisation Music Ensemble, John Fremgen, director. Special guests include the Southwest Horns, featuring UT students and alumni. Thu, Apr 1, 8pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
Eleni Newton, soprano, junior. Thu, Apr 1, 5:30pm, at Jessen Auditorium in Rainey Hall (21st opposite Dobie Mall). Free.
Recorded listings of upcoming events:
471-5401.
SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY San Marcos has its stellar university too, with a fine arts calendar of events worth making that short journey south of the capital city. This week: Opening Door Dance Theatre, 15th Anniversary Gala. Fri-Sat, Mar 26-27, 7:30pm, at the University Theatre. Free.
Jazz Concert. Sun, Mar 28, 8pm, at Evans Auditorium. Free.
David Pino Chamber Ensemble. Wed, Mar 31, 8pm, at Music Recital Hall. Free. 512/245-2180.
ST. DAVID'S LENTEN ORGAN CONCERTS: WILLIAM TINKER Need to fill the void for your lenten sacrifice? Try the big church organ at St. David's. This seasonal weekly organ recital comes to a conclusion this week with a half-hour program of music followed by a hot lunch ($4). William Tinker performs work by Ross, Noehren, and Bach. Wednesday, 12:05pm, St. David's Episcopal Church, Seventh & San Jacinto.
472-1196.
AUSTIN CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY This free classical guitar concert features Steve Kostelnik at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served afterward. Free onsite child care can be arranged if you call in advance. Fri, Mar 26, 8pm, 1306 West Lynn. Free. 476-8164.
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Early Music Exchange
The University of Texas
School of Music
Mar 26-Apr 6
Once upon a time (really) in France, the king died. His heir, newly crowned Henri III, in Poland at the time of the king's death, returned home via Italy, city by city, with triumphal entries and sumptuous festivities. No hopping off planes and shaking hands for Henri, for this was in 1574, when royalty took time to celebrate properly, and when occasions as grand as these were well-noted in glorious musical composition, preserved to share with future generations.
Many generations later sees the triumphant journey of the University of Southampton to the University of Texas School of Music. This marks the first in a series of musical exchanges between the two programs bringing together the brilliance of old-world classical music scholars and musicians with their counterparts in the new world. Begun with the exquisite appearance of Anonymous 4 in the fall, this exchange continues the investigation and performance of works of Early Music, now topping the charts among the classically cool.
This two-week's stay by the English group includes concerts, workshops, master classes, and Sunday afternoon's late addition Lute Jam (bring yer antique axe to the music building at 2:30). The sumptuous musical festivities kick off with the opening concert, È canto, o pur incanto?, at Bates Recital Hall, and events continue throughout the week at various on-campus locations.
Take a sumptuous journey to hear some fantastic music, brilliant discourse, and bring yer lute, mate! 471-0777
-- Robi Polgar
471-0777.
AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC CENTER: INTIMATE CONCERT The fifth in this season's series, with the Ananda Trio performing Beethoven‚'s Piano Trio, Op. 1, No. 2; Theodore Antoniou's Quartetto Glocoso, Op. 26; John Ireland's Phantasie; and Martinu's Quartet for oboe, violin, cello, and piano. If you missed the Ananda Trio's noonday concert last week, you should treat yourself to this intimate concert, performed in one of Austin's finer homes, with a gourmet reception to follow. The trio is Miranda Dale, violin; Margaret Coltman-Smith, cello; and Felicity Coltman, piano. John Snow joins the ladies on oboe. ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Sun, Mar 28, 3 & 7:30pm; Mon, Mar 29, 7:30pm. $35 ($32, members). 454-7562.
AUSTIN CHORAL ARTISTS: SURSUM CORDA, LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS! This stirring offering by the ACA and Orchestra includes Theresienmesse by Haydn; Ave Maria and Blessed Is the Man by Rachmaninoff; and Stabat Mater by Verdi. Morris Beachy conducts, and featured soloists include Susan Fernandez, Linda Ramsey, David Underwood, and Russell Gregory. ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! Fri,
Mar 26, 8pm, Central Christian Church (12th & Guadalupe). $12 ($10 Seniors, Students).
454-TIXS.
UT SCHOOL OF MUSIC The future of classical music is onstage and in recital throughout the year. The College of Fine Arts keeps its artistic multitudes in the limelight with all manner and genre of performance; from early music to jazz to experimental sound collages to straight-up classical standards, students, faculty, and guest artists provide notable, if overlooked, presentations of some of the best music in town: Often music you won't hear anywhere else. This week: Ethno/Musicology Colloquia presents Beverly Diamond, York University, California, "When Spirits Sing and Singers Have a Voice." Fri, Mar 26, 4pm, at Jessen Auditorium, Rainey Hall on 21st Street opposite Dobie Mall. Free.
Longhorn Singers, Cara Tasher, director. Fri, Mar 26, 7:30pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Sat, Mar 27, 8pm, at McCullough Theatre. $5 ($4 with UT ID).
Cello class recital, featuring students of Paul Olefsky. Sat, Mar 27, 4pm, at Recital Studio, MRH #2.608, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
UT Symphony Orchestra, Timothy Muffit, conductor. Mon, Mar 29, 8pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. $3.
Diane Schoff, mezzo-soprano, Master of Music Recital. Mon, Mar 29, 4pm, at Jessen Auditorium, Rainey Hall on 21st Street opposite Dobie Mall. Free.
Student Chamber Music. Tue, Mar 30, 7pm, at Recital Studio, MRH #2.608, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
New Music Ensemble, Dan Welcher, director. Featuring music by 1991 Pulitzer Prize winner and visiting composer Shulamit Ran, Mario Davidovsky, Phillip Ratliff, and Ray Rideout. Tue, Mar 30, 8pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
Sean Allen, trombone, junior. Wed, Mar 31, 4:30, at Jessen Auditorium, Rainey Hall on 21st Street opposite Dobie Mall. Free.
Cello Evening, featuring students of Phyllis Young. Wed, Mar 31, 8pm, Recital Studio, MRH Rm 2.608, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
Wind Ensemble, Jerry Junkin, director. Wed, Mar 31, 8pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
Alternative Improvisation Music Ensemble, John Fremgen, director. Special guests include the Southwest Horns, featuring UT students and alumni. Thu, Apr 1, 8pm, at Bates Recital Hall, 25th & E. Campus Dr. Free.
Eleni Newton, soprano, junior. Thu, Apr 1, 5:30pm, at Jessen Auditorium in Rainey Hall (21st opposite Dobie Mall). Free.
Recorded listings of upcoming events:
471-5401.
SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY San Marcos has its stellar university too, with a fine arts calendar of events worth making that short journey south of the capital city. This week: Opening Door Dance Theatre, 15th Anniversary Gala. Fri-Sat, Mar 26-27, 7:30pm, at the University Theatre. Free.
Jazz Concert. Sun, Mar 28, 8pm, at Evans Auditorium. Free.
David Pino Chamber Ensemble. Wed, Mar 31, 8pm, at Music Recital Hall. Free. 512/245-2180.
ST. DAVID'S LENTEN ORGAN CONCERTS: WILLIAM TINKER Need to fill the void for your lenten sacrifice? Try the big church organ at St. David's. This seasonal weekly organ recital comes to a conclusion this week with a half-hour program of music followed by a hot lunch ($4). William Tinker performs work by Ross, Noehren, and Bach. Wednesday, 12:05pm, St. David's Episcopal Church, Seventh & San Jacinto.
472-1196.
AUSTIN CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY This free classical guitar concert features Steve Kostelnik at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served afterward. Free onsite child care can be arranged if you call in advance. Fri, Mar 26, 8pm, 1306 West Lynn. Free. 476-8164.
