FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE CALLIPYGIAN PLAYERS PRESENT ITALIAN VIRTUOSOS

CHICAGO--Be carried away by the excitement of Vivaldi, moved by the timeless grace of Corelli, and swept up by other virtuoso violinist composers from Baroque Italy!  Led by Baroque Violinist Martin Davids, the Callipygian Players, the ensemble of Chicago's finest period instrument musicians, continue to delight audiences with their fresh approach to Baroque music.  You won't want to miss their latest concerts!

David Myford (violin), Thomas Gerber (keyboard), and Craig Trompeter (cello) will join Martin Davids in the interpretation of some of the most beautiful Baroque music composed by Italian Masters of the violin.  Wildly expressive sonatas by Pandolfi and Bonporti will be contrasted with the pure form of Corelli, and the perfect counterpoint of Bononcini.  Veracini's daring feats will delight, and Vivaldi's Follia Variations for two violins and continuo is sure to please the ears.  Join the Callipygian Players for this showcase of the music of Italian Virtuosos - their artistry and commitment to live performance will dazzle you.

Italian Virtuosos
The Music of Vivaldi, Corelli and others
Callipygian Players, Martin Davids, Director

Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 student/senior.  They can be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling 847.674.3204.

The Callipygian Players hope to enrich Chicago's cultural life through exciting, original, and historically informed live performances, recordings, and educational programs that will inspire a new appreciation of this great music.  For more information, contact our website at www.calplayers.org.