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Sunday, December 2, 2018, 3:00 PM.
For additional early music concerts and recitals not listed here, visit Early Music America.
The Rockefeller Chapel Choir; University of Chicago Motet Choir; James Kallembach, conductor; members of the Haymarket Orchestra, Jeri-Lou Zike, concermaster;
and soloists;
Kaitlin Foley, soprano;
Lindsey Adams, alto;
Matthew Dean, tenor;
Vince Wallace, bass.
will perform Handel's Messiah.
Cost: $25 to $55. Varies by seating. $5 students.
Call 773-702-2667 for tickets; or visit this site.
Location: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, 5850 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: visit this site.
Friday, December 7, 2018, 7:00 PM.
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, Andrew Sewell, Music Director; the Festival Choir of Madison;
and soloists;
Sarah Lawrence, soprano;
Johanna Bronk, mezzo-soprano;
Gene Stenger, tenor;
Peter Van de Graaff, bass;
will perform Handel's Messiah.
Cost: $30.
Location: Blackhawk Church, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, Wisconsin.
For more info:
Visit this site.
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 7:30 PM.
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago and Baroque Orchestra, Stephen Alltop, conductor; the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, George Stelluto, conductor;
with soloists
Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano;
Lindsay Metzger, mezzo-soprano;
Alex Mansoori, tenor;
Evan Boyer, bass;
will perform Handel's Messiah.
Cost: Visit this site for details.
Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 8607 State Route 91, Peoria, Illinois.
For more info: call 312-427-5620; or visit this site.
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 8:00 PM.
Madison Bach Musicians, Trevor Stephenson, Artistic Director, will perform its 8th Annual Baroque Holiday Concert, with music by Josquin, Schütz, and Bach.
Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before each concert.
Cost: $33 general, $30 seniors, $10 students. Visit this site for details.
Location: First Congregational Church, 1609 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info: visit this site.
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 5:00 PM.
Sunday, December 9, 2018, 3:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents Pomerium performing a concert, "Creator of the Stars: Christmas Music From the Old World", with music by Byrd, Josquin, and Palestrina.
Cost: Visit this site for details.
Location: St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Boulevard (S. 27th Street), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info: call 414-225-3113; e-mail info @ earlymusicnow.org; or visit this site.
Sunday, December 9, 2018, 3:00 PM.
The Howard Mayer Brown International Early Music Series presents the Tallis Scholars performing a concert, "A Renaissance Christmas", with music by Byrd, Josquin, Palestrina and others.
Cost: $38, $20 under 35, $10 students. 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.
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 8:00 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble, William Jon Gray, conductor, will perform the annual Holiday Brass & Choral Concert.
Cost: Varies by date, venue, and seating. Series subscriptions also available. Visit this site for details.
Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division Street, River Forest, Illinois.
For more info: Visit this site.
Friday, December 14, 2018, 7:30 PM.
Location: St. Michael's Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Friday, December 14, 2018, 8:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort Convent Women's Ensemble, and a band led by EnsAmble Ad-Hoc, will present a concert, "A Mexican Christmas: Angels in the Convent, Dancing in the Streets".
Pre-concert chat at 7:30 PM.
Cost: Visit this site for details.
Location: Saint Clement Church, 642 West Deming Place, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: Visit the Consort website; e-mail info @ newberryconsort.org; or visit the Consort Facebook page.
Saturday, December 15, 2018, 8:00 PM.
Pre-concert chat at 7:30 PM.
Location: Bond Chapel, University of Chicago, 1050 East 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 3:00 PM.
Pre-concert chat at 2:30 PM.
Location: First United Methodist Church, 516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois.
Saturday, December 15, 2018, 7:00 PM.
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 2:00 PM.
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago and Baroque Orchestra, Stephen Alltop, conductor;
with soloists
Jamie-Rose Guarrine, soprano;
Annie Rosen, mezzo-soprano;
Josh Lovell, tenor;
Evan Boyer, bass-baritone;
will perform Handel's Messiah.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; series subscriptions available.
Location: Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 312-427-5620; or visit this site.
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 2:00 PM.
The Chicago Chapter of the American Recorder Society will presents its annual Yuletide Concert.
Cost: Free admission.
Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2012 W. Dickens Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:
Visit this site.
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 4:00 PM.
The Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn presents a performance of Kapsberger's 1629 Christmas Oratorio I Pastori di Bettelemme.
Cost: Individual tickets are $20. Series subscription (six concerts) also available. Children under the age of 16 are free. As always at the Barn, you may BYOB.
Location: the Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, Illinois.
For more info: Visit this site; e-mail bcbarn @ prairiecrossing.com; or visit the Early Music at the Barn Facebook page.
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 4:00 PM.
Phillip Serna will perform a recital "Holiday Baroque", with music by Hume.
Location: Fine Arts Music, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:
Visit the Fine Arts Music Facebook page.
Monday, December 17, 2018, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 7:00 PM.
The International Music Foundation presents the annual performance of the Do-It-Yourself Messiah.
Cost:
Tickets $15.
Visit this site for details.
Location: Location: Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph (Millennium Park), Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: visit this site.
Friday, December 21, 2018, 7:30 PM.
The Callipygian Players will perform the American premiere of William Crotch's 1790 Messiah in a one-hour concert featuring arrangements of Christmas carols for diverse instruments and voices.
Cost: $25.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois.
For more info:
Visit this site;
Saturday, January 26, 2019, 7:30 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Orchestra, Jane Glover, conductor, will perform a concert, "Hewitt Plays Mozart".
With soloist:
Angela Hewitt, piano.
Cost: Varies by date, venue, and 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.
For more info: Visit this site.
Sunday, January 27, 2019, 7:30 PM.
Location: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois.
Sunday, March 3, 2019, 3:00 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Orchestra, Harry Bicket, conductor, will perform a concert, "The Grand Tour", with music by Handel, Corelli, Vivaldi/Geminiani, Dall'Abaco, and Rameau.
Cost: Varies by date, venue, and seating. Series subscriptions also available. Visit this site for details.
Location: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois.
For more info: Visit this site.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 7:30 PM.
Location: Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph (Millennium Park), Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, March 31, 2019, 3:00 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Orchestra, Jane Glover, conductor, will perform a concert, "Hot Coffee -- Bach & Haydn".
With soloists:
Joélle Harvey, soprano;
Josh Lovell, tenor;
Neal Davies, baritone.
Cost: Varies by date, venue, and seating. Series subscriptions also available. Visit this site for details.
Location: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois.
For more info: Visit this site.
Monday, April 1, 2019, 7:30 PM.
Location: Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph (Millennium Park), Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, May 12, 2019, 7:30 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Orchestra, Nicholas Kraemer, conductor, will perform a concert, "Pulpit & Playhouse -- Bach, Handel, Purcell", also with music by Albinoni.
With soloists:
Anne Bach, oboe;
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano;
Véronique Filloux, soprano;
Reginald Mobley, countertenor;
Thomas Cooley, tenor;
Christopher Edwards, baritone.
Cost: Varies by date, venue, and seating. Series subscriptions also available. Visit this site for details.
Location: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois.
For more info: Visit this site.
Monday, May 13, 2019, 7:30 PM.
Location: Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph (Millennium Park), Chicago, Illinois.
