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Amadeus ConsortThe Amadeus Consort, also known as the Chicago String Consort, performs concerts of Baroque music at Institute of Christ The King and other venues. ![]() Ars Antigua![]() Ars Antigua, directed by Jerry Fuller, presents concerts of chamber music performed on period instruments. Performances by Ars Antigua are known for technical excellence, emotional impact and historical scholarship. In addition, Ars Antigua tours, and also collaborates with Midwest Young Artists in educational and outreach programs, raising the visibility and knowledge of early music and period performance practice among talented high school students throughout the midwest. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bach Week Festival Orchestra![]() The orchestra of the Bach Week Festival in Evanston, Richard Webster, Director. CCPA Baroque OrchestraThe CCPA Baroque Orchestra is a student performing group of the Roosevelt University Chicago College of the Performing Arts. DePaul University Baroque EnsembleThe Ensemble is a student performing group of the Depaul University School of Music. ![]() Duo fantaisie en Echo![]() Duo fantaisie en Echo is a viola da gamba duo featuring Rachel Cama and Phillip Serna. The Duo derives its name from Pièces a deux violes du premier livre (1686) by French gambist Marin Marais. ![]() L'Ensemble Portique![]() Founder and Artistic Director Lisette Kielson leads L'Ensemble Portique in performances of early and contemporary chamber music, including rarely heard compositions, and commissioned pieces written specifically for L'Ensemble Portique. The programming, use of period instruments from the Baroque era, and lively anecdotes during the performance highlighting the instrumentation and historical perspectives set this ensemble apart from other musical groups. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Chicago Recorder Quartet![]() The Chicago Recorder Quartet (CRQ) is a Chicago-based professional recorder quartet. Its mission: bringing early music to the contemporary world and presenting contemporary music on one of the earliest known instruments. Four of America's top recorder players -- Lisette Kielson, Mirja Lorenz, Patrick O'Malley, and Laura Osterlund -- have joined forces to explore the vast repertoire for recorder ensemble. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Harmonie![]() Harmonie is a Canadian/American period-instrument ensemble dedicated to the performance of primarily Dutch Early Music. Harmonie programs challenging works that demonstrate the emotional depth and technical virtuosity of the literature. ![]() Home Street Recorder Ensemble![]() Since 1990, the Home Street Recorder Ensemble has been delighting Chicago area listeners with their performances of recorder ensemble music, both old and new. Known for their fine musicianship, broad versatility and impressive collection of seven sizes of recorders and other historical instruments, the Home Street Recorder Ensemble draw from a large repertoire of instrumental music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern periods. ![]() ![]() Milwaukee Renaissance Band![]() The commitment of the Milwaukee Renaissance Band is to provide audiences with entertaining and educational concerts that bring to life the music of some of the most respected composers of the Renaissance. The Band performs on all members of the shawm, bombard and dulcian family, along with our brass counterparts, the cornetto and sackbut. ![]() ![]() MYA Early Music Ensemble![]() The MYA Early Music Ensemble, Jerry Fuller, Director, is a young persons' period instrument orchestra sponsored by Midwest Young Artists and Ars Antigua. ![]() ![]() New Comma Baroque![]() Dedicated to re-engaging modern audiences in historically informed performance, the Chicago-based ensemble New Comma Baroque features Matthew Cataldi, Baroque Violin; Phillip Serna, viola da gamba; Emily Morlan, historical keyboards; and a variety of other collaborators celebrating cultural diversity through our rich musical heritage in the concert hall and beyond. Advocating a strong sense of cultural context as well as community and educational outreach, New Comma Baroque works in close conjunction with, among other programs, Illinois' first period-instrument public school Baroque orchestra at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Oak Park Recorder Society![]() The OPRS plays a varied recorder repertoire (with occasional crumhorn, viol, percussion, and vocal accompaniment) at church services and other events throughout the Chicago area. Despite the group's name, it attracts players from the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. ![]() ![]() Ridgeway Consort![]() |
Rook![]() Rook is an early music ensemble dedicated to the music of the Renaissance and Early Baroque. Rook explores this music with an unusual combination of wind, brass and string instruments that, while popular 400 years ago, creates colors that are missing from modern music making. The core ensemble is comprised of accomplished musicians from Chicago's new generation of period style performers and collaborates regularly with vocalists and other instrumentalists to present this exciting music to modern audiences. ![]() ![]() Second City Musick![]() Second City Musick is a consort of viols based in Chicago. The group has evolved over the years, and its current members, Craig Trompeter, Russell Wagner, and Anna Steinhoff are proud to carry the torch. Second City Musick specializes in 16th-18th century consort music, bringing this intimate chamber music out of the chamber and into the lives of modern concert-goers. ![]() ![]() Spirit of Gambo![]() (photo by Jonnie Maunder) The Spirit of Gambo viol consort consists of Phillip W. Serna, Ken Perlow, Russell Wagner, and other members as the repertoire requires. ![]() ![]() Stevenson High School Baroque EnsembleThe Stevenson High School Baroque Ensemble, Enrique Vilaseco, Director, is a unique performance ensemble that focuses on performance practices of the baroque and classical periods. All instruments are period instruments. Students perform for regular school functions, community events, IHSA solo & ensemble contest, etc. ![]() ![]() Trio Settecento![]() Presenting music primarily of the Seventeenth Century in historically informed performances, Trio Settecento features David Schrader, harpsichord, Rachel Barton Pine, violin, and John Mark Rozendaal, cello. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Wayward Sisters![]() (photo by Nelson Fitch) Wayward Sisters is an exciting new ensemble specializing in music of the 17th century. Combining innovative programming with fiery execution, Wayward Sisters shares the passion and turbulence of the early Baroque with modern listeners. Winner of the EMA/Naxos Recording Competition for 2011. ![]() ![]() Wisconsin Baroque EnsembleThe Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble is dedicated to bringing the spirit and intimacy of 17th and 18th century chamber music to today's audiences. Playing on period instruments from original notation, the musicians explore the sound and character of this vast repertoire, often bringing to light lesser known compositions and composers. ![]() ![]() |
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