Early music events

This page contains information on early music concert events throughout the year.

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Upcoming Early Music Events in Southern Wisconsin

Driftless Baroque in Musica Maxima series: Concert of Buxtehude trio sonatas and J. S. Bach Gamba Sonatas no. 2 and 3

Sunday, February 5, 2012, 3 pm
First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell, Beloit WI 53511

A newly formed ensemble of early-music experts for the Madison-Beloit-Chicago area, DRIFTLESS BAROQUE will perform four trio sonatas by Buxtehude and viola da gambas Sonatas nos. 2 and 3 of J. S. Bach. Eric Miller (Madison) is the gambist for all of these; baroque violinist, Jacob Hansen (Chicago), baroque cellist, Anton TenWolde (Madison) and Max H. Yount (Beloit), harpsichordist, complete the ensemble.

Cost: Freewill offering

 

Early Music Now: Piffaro, King's Noyse, Ellen Hargis

Saturday, Mar. 17, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, UWM, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

"New Waves in Ferrara: Two Bands, Fresh Sounds" Two of EMN's long-time favorites, the wind band Piffaro and the early music string ensemble King's Noyse, are joined by soprano Ellen Hargis in an insightful exploration of the music and cultural life of Ferrara, one of the great centers of the courtly arts in Renaissance Italy.  Silent Auction and Chocolate Reception at 3:00 p.m.  www.piffaro.com

Cost: $25-$40 adults/seniors, $10-$20 students 6 & over www.earlymusicnow.org

 

Early Music Now: Calmus Ensemble Leipzig and Quartet New Generation

Saturday, Apr. 21, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

"Blaze of Glory: Early Music Now" New to EMN:  Two recent winners of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition.  The five voices of Calmus Ensemble Leipzig join with the recorder collective QNG: Quartet New Generation in an exploration of music much of which was written to honor Holy Roman Emperors, Kings, and Popes.  Lecture at 4:00 p.m.  Reception and preview of the 26th season at intermission.  www.calmus.de/en, www.quartetnewgeneration.de/en

Cost: $25-$40 adults/seniors, $10-$20 students 6 & over www.earlymusicnow.org

 

For more information about early music events, the Madison Early Music Festival, or continuing education music programs contact us at 608-263-6670 or music@dcs.wisc.edu

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