Early Music Concerts

Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Friday, April 27, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 3:00 PM.
The Chicago Opera Theater; James Darrah, director; Michael Beattie, conductor; will perform Handel's opera Teseo.  With Baroque Band. 
Cost:  Varies by seating and date.  See this site for details.
Location:  Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance (at Chicago's Millennium Park), 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-704-8414; or visit this site.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 12:20 PM.
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Manz Organ Series presents Thomas Wikman, organist, performing a concert of works by Bach and others.
Cost:  Freewill offering.
Location:  Augustana Chapel at the Lutheran School of Theology, 1100 East 55th Street (55th and University), Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  Visit this site or this site.

Friday, May 4, 2012, 7:00 PM.
The Northwestern Baroque Music Ensemble, Stephen Alltop, conductor, will perform Handel's oratorio Alexander's Feast.
Cost:  general public $6, students $4.
Location:  Northwestern University's Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  call 847-467-4000; visit this site.

Friday, May 4, 2012, 7:30 PM.
The Bach Week Festival Orchestra and Chorus, Richard Webster Conductor, will present a concert of music by Bach and other composers.  With Alyce Johnson, flute; and Jason Moy, harpsichord. 
Cost:  Single ticket prices are $40 adult general admission, $35 seniors over 65, $25 students with ID, and $10 children under 12.  Festival subscriptions are $105 for adults, $90 for seniors, $60 for students, and $20 for children.  Tickets are available at this site, or by calling 800-595-4849.
Location:  Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60204-1832 USA; call 847-293-6686; e-mail info @ bachweek.org; or visit this site.

Friday, May 4, 2012, 10:00 PM.
The Bach Week Festival presents harpsichordist Jason Moy in a "Candlelight Concert" of works by Bach.
Cost:  $20. Festival subscriptions are $105 for adults, $90 for seniors, $60 for students, and $20 for children.  Tickets are available at this site, or by calling 800-595-4849.
Location:  Music Institute of Chicago lobby, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60204-1832 USA; call 847-293-6686; e-mail info @ bachweek.org; or visit this site.

Sunday, May 6, 2012, 3:00 PM.
The Bach Week Festival Orchestra and Chorus, Richard Webster Conductor, will present a concert of music by Bach. 
Cost:  Single ticket prices are $40 adult general admission, $35 seniors over 65, $25 students with ID, and $10 children under 12.  Festival subscriptions are $105 for adults, $90 for seniors, $60 for students, and $20 for children.  Tickets are available at this site, or by calling 800-595-4849.
Location:  Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60204-1832 USA; call 847-293-6686; e-mail info @ bachweek.org; or visit this site.

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Eliza's Toyes will perform a concert, "The Three Sch's", with music by Schütz, Schein, and Scheidt.
Cost:  $10.
Location:  Gates of Heaven (James Madison Park), 302 E Gorham Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info: 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:00 PM.
The Stevenson High School Baroque Ensemble, Enrique Vilaseco, Director, will perform a concert of works by Vivaldi, Handel, Telemann, and Bach.  With soloist (and Period Instrument Coach) Phillip Serna, viola da gamba.
Location:  Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, Illinois.
For more info:  visit this site.

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Ensemble Voltaire will perform the fourth annual "Baroque Bash".  With wine reception and pre-concert dinner.
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 3243 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-808-2224; visit this site.

Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:00 PM.
The Chicago Chapter of the American Recorder Society will present its annual Spring Concert.
Cost:  Free.
Location:  Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2012 West Dickens, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  e-mail msjddawson @ sbcglobal.net; or visit this site.

Sunday, May 20, 2012, 4:00 PM.
The North Shore Chamber Arts Ensemble will perform a concert, "The Bach Boys", with music by CPE Bach, JC Bach, and WF Bach.
Cost:  $35 general admission, $25 senior, $10 student, $10 child.
Location:  North Shore United Methodist Church, 213 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe, Illinois.
For more info:  call 847-835-1227; or visit this site.

Sunday, May 20, 2012, 7:30 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Orchestra, Jane Glover, conductor, will perform a concert, "Friends--Mozart, Haydn, Dittersdorf, Vanhal". Pre-concert lecture by Peter Van De Graaff at 6:30 PM.
Cost:  $38-$60, depending on seating.  Series subscriptions also available.  Visit this site for details.
Location:  First United Methodist Church, 1630 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-551-1414; e-mail baroque @ baroque.org; or visit this site.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Pre-concert lecture by Peter Van De Graaff at 6:00 PM at the Chicago Cultural Center's Randolph Cafe.
Cost:  $30-$75, depending on seating.  Series subscriptions also available.  Visit this site for details.
Location:  Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph (Millennium Park), Chicago, Illinois.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:30 PM.
The University of Chicago Early Music Ensemble will perform a concert, "Viva España!".
Cost:  Free admission
Location:  Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall, 4th floor, 1010 E. 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  visit this site.

Sunday, May 27, 2012, 10:30 AM.
The Saint Luke Bach Cantata Series presents Bach's Cantata BWV 80, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress is our God).
Cost:  Free.
Location:  Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Luke, 1500 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-472-3383; or visit this site.

Friday, June 1, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Baroque Band, Garry Clarke, Artistic Director, will perform a concert, "The Mad Hatter's Tea Party", with works by Rebel, Handel, and Telemann.
Cost:  $35; $15 student.  Season subscriptions also available.
Location:  Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-235-2368; e-mail info @ baroqueband.org; or visit this site.
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Grainger Ballroom, Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

Sunday, June 10, 2012, 3:00 PM.
The North Shore Choral Society, Julia Davids, conductor, will perform Handel's Israel in Egypt.  Soloists:  Maire O'Brien, soprano; Angela Young Smucker, mezzo soprano; Kurt R. Hansen, tenor; Ryan O'Mealey, bass.
Location:  Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-741-6727; visit this site.

Friday, June 22, 2012, 7:30 PM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents Seattle Baroque, with director and violin soloist Ingrid Matthews, performing a concert of Bach violin concerti.  Pre-concert discussion at 7:00.
Cost:  $22, students $12; $110 discounted festival series tickets also available; call 317-577-9731; or visit this site.
Location:  Frank & Katrina Basile Theater at the Indiana History Center on the Downtown Canal, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail fsm @ iquest.net; or visit this site.

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 7:30 PM.
The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) chorus and orchestra will perform a concert, "An Evening of Handel and Purcell".
Cost:  $20, $10 students.  (Season tickets also available.)
Location:  McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 S. Fifth Street, Champaign, Illinois.
For more info:  call 217-378-6802; e-mail info @ baroqueartists.org; or visit this site.

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 7:30 PM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents violinist Ingrid Matthews and harpsichordist Byron Schenkman performing a concert, "Common Ground", with music by Biber, Muffat, Schmelzer, and others. Pre-concert discussion at 7:00.
Cost:  $22, students $12; $110 discounted festival series tickets also available; call 317-577-9731; or visit this site.
Location:  Frank & Katrina Basile Theater at the Indiana History Center on the Downtown Canal, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail fsm @ iquest.net; or visit this site.

Friday, June 29, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 11:00 AM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents Gut, Wind & Wire (members of the Baltimore Consort) and the Catacoustic Consort performing a concert, "Le Gratie d'Amore". Pre-concert discussion at 7:00 (on 6/29).
Cost:  $22, students $12; $110 discounted festival series tickets also available; call 317-577-9731; or visit this site.  Free Family Concert on 6/30.
Location:  Frank & Katrina Basile Theater at the Indiana History Center on the Downtown Canal, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail fsm @ iquest.net; or visit this site.

Friday, November 9, 2012, 7:30 PM.
The Howard Mayer Brown International Early Music Series presents Cappella Pratensis performing a concert, "Sounds of Salvation: Music for a 15th-Century Bruges Merchant".
Cost:  Visit this site for details.
Location:  Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-702-8068; e-mail chicagopresents @ uchicago.edu; or visit this site.

Friday, February 8, 2013, 7:30 PM.
The Howard Mayer Brown International Early Music Series presents harpsichordist Kristian Bezuidenhout performing a concert of works by Kerll, L Couperin, Froberger, Handel, and Bach.
Cost:  Visit this site for details.
Location:  Performance Hall, Logan Center, University of Chicago, 915 E. 60th Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-702-8068; e-mail chicagopresents @ uchicago.edu; or visit this site.

Sunday, March 24, 2013, 4:00 PM.
The Grace Lutheran Church Bach Cantata Vespers presents Bach's St. Matthew Passion.
Cost:  Free, with good-will offering.
Location:  Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division Street, River Forest, Illinois.
For more info:  Call 708-366-6900; e-mail info @ graceriverforest.org; or visit this site.

Friday, April 19, 2013, 7:30 PM.
The Howard Mayer Brown International Early Music Series presents the Scottish Ensemble; with Alison Balsom, trumpet; performing a concert of works by Handel, Albinoni, Bach, Vivaldi, Purcell, and Biber.
Cost:  Visit this site for details.
Location:  Performance Hall, Logan Center, University of Chicago, 915 E. 60th Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-702-8068; e-mail chicagopresents @ uchicago.edu; or visit this site.

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