La Follia Plays J.S. Bach’s Greatest Chamber Music

Choosing Bach’s top chamber works may be impossible, but the baroque ensemble made a convincing case for five not-easy pieces in this concert

"...Choosing Johann Sebastian Bach's greatest chamber music compositions isn't something I can imagine..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

La Follia's Start the New Year With Bach!

The baroque ensemble's first concert of 2016 delivers life lessons along with the beautiful music

"...resolve to spend 2016 listening to more Johann Sebastian Bach...."

Jan. 8, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Bach's Herd of Harpsichords V: Double Play

You'll always find something unexpected at a La Follia harpsichord concert, but you can expect the instrument to be well-played

"...strike some as treading on sacred ground, Jones-Ragona was just following the lead of J.S. Bach, who arranged several..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Bach Vocal Music: His wondrous way with the human voice, exhibits A and B

Bach is in the air most splendidly this week, in concerts by La Follia and UT's Chamber Singers that testify anew to the composer's magnificent way with the human voice

"...Lent needn't be all sackcloth and ashes, not when Bach is in the air, and he is most splendidly..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Witching Hour

Chorus Austin unearthed a vast repertoire of music – gorgeous, frightening, and comedic – that speaks to mortality and the dead

"...and loved ones passed to limit our celebrations to just a few days of fall. Or maybe it's not..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Austin's Classical Music Preview 'Tis the Season

I've written about the

"...the most prestigious home-grown classical music event is The Jessen Series, which consists of master performances by distinguished UT..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Arts Feature

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Josh Meyer, Dionysus in 69..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...imprimatur, ringing civil rights with the righteous "hammer of justice," l-o-v-e...."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company’s Company

In this short works program, the troupe explored the solace and thrills in the company you keep

"...a few minutes, the first piercing, familiar notes of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor came across as..."

June 15, 2018 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Have You 'Herd'?

It's another stampede to La Follia's harpsichord concert

"...concert of the year to the harpsichord music of J.S. Bach. Now, it might come as a surprise –..."

Jan. 5, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'Renaissance & Response: Polyphony Then and Now'

The Austin chorus sings the praises of four classical composers – with new music

"...company of voices will be spending this weekend giving just such a choral tour of the Renaissance and the..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2017 Revel Solstice Festival

Two recent concerts in the summerlong fest played up the informality and intimacy of Revel's approach to classical music

"...The Allegro Chamber Trio – Megan Meisen­bach (flute), Elaine Barber (harp), and Bruce Williams (viola) –..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Break Into the Future

It's a new day for chamber music, as the Austin Chamber Music Festival shows

"...20th, for that matter. Gone are the days of just the same-old, same-old instrumental groupings (piano, violin, cello; two..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

World on a String

Young violinists from across the globe flock to Austin for North America's first Menuhin Competition

"...Gregg Young Artists Competition, Dallas Symphonic Festival, Oregon Junior Bach Festival), played with chamber orchestras in Kansas and Germany,..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...uplifting story, although with a classical soundtrack that includes J.S. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor it can..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Conspirare

The esteemed choir scores a Dutch Grammy and support for a new commission

"...released in the U.S. in 2008 but in Europe just last year...."

June 4, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Multilingual in Movement

Hubbard Street Dance returns with an international program

"...the Kronos Quartet that can play musical selections from J.S. Bach to Philip Glass to Jimi Hendrix...."

Jan. 26, 2015 Arts Post by Andrew Long

Point Austin: Rick Perry, Boy Scientist

When it comes to science, the Inquisition's got nothing on the guv

"...Just on a level of hubris, this is roughly like..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The pundits say Karl Rove is the One, but he's really only one among many.

"...is an honorific best reserved for the likes of J.S. Bach, John Coltrane, or Stephen Hawking, "boy genius" or..."

March 14, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Fit for a King: J.S. Bach's Musical Offering

La Follia's well-crafted program of music by Bach exposed the energetic and dynamic Baroque spirit

"...Fit for a King: J.S. Bach's 'Musical Offering'First Presbyterian Church, 8001 Mesa April 7..."

April 12, 2013 Arts Review by Natalie Zeldin

Herd the Third: More Concerti by Bach for Multiple Harpsichords

La Follia takes the harpsichord beyond Bach and proves the instrument isn't just for the baroque

"...Herd the Third: More Concerti by Bach for Multiple HarpsichordsFirst Presbyterian Church, 8001 Mesa Sunday, Jan...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Wendy Carlos Switched-On Boxed Set (East Side Digital)

Box Sets

"...platinum playing the original analog Moog synthesizer on Switched-On Bach and took home three Grammy Awards for it. Carlos..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Jesucristo Superestrella, Zach Theatre..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Return of the Herd of Harpsichords

This La Follia concert was to the harpsichord what a fine wine tasting is to vino

"...a follow-up to the baroque music ensemble's hugely successful Bach's Herd of Harpsichords concert a year ago. You could..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Top 10 Kicky Linkups in 2014

This year, dance was all about the partnering – some of it unusual, all of it captivating

"...5) HELOISE GOLD/JULIE NATHANIELSZ/MARGERY SEGAL/JASON PHELPS (Gold Show/Rose Show)..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

comPassion

In its latest festival, Conspirare finds passions thriving in 21st century music

"...Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion may be one of the most..."

June 6, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Two-Party Parties

Look for political party parties toward the end of the week

"...SUNDAY FUNDAY The ladies like their "tea" with Jell-O, jus' sayin'. DJ BJ on the decks. Sundays, 2-8pm. Stompin'..."

March 29, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Top 10 Classical Music Treasures of 2011

Ancient voices, singing strings, and lots of Bach made 2011 a fine year for ears

"...3) AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH JOSHUA BELL (ASO) The symphony at play with a mockingbird,..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Jessica Hedrick, The Kindermann Depiction..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Shadow of Light

Musicians get away with revamping one another's work all the time – and it's great

"...else's work and felt an impulse to tweak it just a little? Not overhaul it to the point that..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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