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Concerts

Sunday, December 1, 2013, 4:00 PM.
The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) will present a Messiah Sing-Along.
Cost:  Free-will donation.
Location:  First Baptist Church at Savoy, 1602 S. Prospect Avenue, Savoy, Illinois.
For more info:  call 217-378-6802; e-mail info @ baroqueartists.org; or visit this site.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 7:30 PM.
The Milwaukee Renaissance Band will perform a concert, "Christmas -- Renaissance Style".  Guest performer: Sharon Hansen, soprano.
Cost:  $10.
Location:  St. John on the Lake, 1840 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  Call 630-240-3489; e-mail info @ MilRenBand.com; visit this site.
Sunday, December 8, 2013, 2:30 PM.
Location:  St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.

Friday, December 6, 2013, 8:00 PM.
Sunday, December 8, 2013, 3:00 PM.
The University of Chicago Chorus; University of Chicago Motet Choir; Rockefeller Chapel Orchestra; and soloists; Kimberly Jones, soprano; J'nai Bridges, alto; Trevór Mitchell, tenor; Will Liverman, bass; will perform Handel's Messiah. 
Cost:  $20 to $45.  Varies by seating.  Students $5.  Call 773-702-2100 for tickets; or visit this site.
Location:  Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, 5850 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-702-2100; or visit this site.

Saturday, December 7, 2013, 6:00 PM.
Mirja Lorenz, recorder; and Joel Spears, theorbo; will perform a concert of music by Castello, Frescobaldi, Kapsberger, Bach, Telemann, de Visee, Marais, and others.
Cost:  $10.  (This is a benefit concert for Families of SMA, Spinal Muscular Atrophy.)
Location:  Norge Ski Club Clubhouse, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove, Illinois.
For more info:  Visit this site.

Saturday, December 7, 2013, 5:00 PM.
Sunday, December 8, 2013, 3:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents the Waverly Consort performing a concert, "The Christmas Story".
Cost:  Tickets are $25-$50, $10-$25 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Boulevard (S. 27th Street), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742; e-mail info @ earlymusicnow.org; or visit this site.

Saturday, December 7, 2013, 3:00 PM.
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago and Baroque Orchestra, Stephen Alltop, conductor, will perform Handel's Messiah.
Cost:  Ticket prices vary; series subscriptions available.
Location:  Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-427-5620; or visit this site.
Saturday, December 21, 2013, 3:00 PM.
Location:  Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, Illinois.

Sunday, December 8, 2013, 3:30 PM.
Second Presbyterian Church hosts a Sing-Along Messiah.  With Sounds of the South Loop Players, directed by Kim Diehnelt.
Cost:  Free admission.
Location:  Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-225-4951; or visit this site.

Sunday, December 8, 2013, 4:00 PM.
The North Shore Chamber Arts Ensemble will perform a concert, "Baroque Music for Christmas Tide", with works by Bach, Corelli, Torelli, and Vivaldi.
Cost:  $35 adults, $25 seniors and students.
Location:  North Shore United Methodist Church, 213 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe, Illinois.
For more info:  call 847-835-1227; or visit this site.

Friday, December 13, 2013, 7:00 PM.
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Sewell director, will perform Handel's Messiah.  With soloists:  Stacey Tappan, soprano; Emily Lodine, alto; James Doing, tenor; Peter Van De Graaff, bass.
Cost:  $30.
Location:  Blackhawk Church, 9620 Brader Way, Verona, Wisconsin.
For more info:  Visit this site.
Saturday, December 14, 2013, 8:00 PM.
Location:  Stoughton Opera House, 381 Main St., Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Saturday, December 14, 2013, 8:00 PM.
Madison Bach Musicians, Trevor Stephenson, Artistic Director, will perform a Baroque Holiday Concert.
Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before each concert.
Cost:  $25 general, $20 students/seniors ($5 less if ordered in advance).  Visit this site for details.
Location:  First Congregational Church, 1609 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  visit this site.

Sunday, December 15, 2013, 1:30 PM.
Jason Moy will perform a concert, "Noel: A French Baroque Christmas", with works by Louis & Francois Couperin, Purcell, and others.
Cost:  Free.
Location:  National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  Visit this site.

Sunday, December 15, 2013, 2:00 PM.
The Chicago Chapter of the American Recorder Society will present its annual Yuletide Concert.
Cost:  Free.
Location:  Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2012 West Dickens, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-334-6376; e-mail msjddawson @ sbcglobal.net; or visit this site.

Sunday, December 15, 2013, 4:00 PM.
The Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn presents the Marion Consort performing in concert.
Cost:  Individual tickets are $18. 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:  call 847-543-1202; e-mail bcbarn @ prairiecrossing.com; or visit the Early Music at the Barn Facebook page.

Sunday, December 15, 2013, 7:30 PM.
The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) will perform its annual Baroque Christmas Concert.
Cost:  $20 general, $10 students.  Visit this site for details.
Location:  Holy Cross Catholic Church, 405 W. Clark Street, Champaign, Illinois.
For more info:  call 217-378-6802; e-mail info @ baroqueartists.org; or visit this site.

Thursday, December 19, 2013, 8:00 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble, Paul Agnew, conductor, will perform the annual Holiday Brass and 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:  call 312-551-1414; e-mail baroque @ baroque.org; or visit this site.
Friday, December 20, 2013, 8:00 PM.
Location:  St. Michael's Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Saturday, December 21, 2013, 3:00 PM.
Sunday, December 22, 2013, 3:00 PM.
Location:  Divine Word Chapel, 2001 N. Waukegan Road, Techny, Illinois.

Friday, December 20, 2013, 7:30 PM.
The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University presents Christopher Cock, conductor, leading a performance of Bach's Magnificat and Vivaldi's Gloria. 
Cost:  $15 adults, $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students; free to Valpo students, faculty and staff.  For ticket information, phone 219-464-5162 or visit this site.
Location:  Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University, 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana.
For more info:  Visit this site.

Saturday, December 21, 2013, 7:30 PM.
Bella Voce, Andrew Lewis, Director, will perform a concert, "Holiday Delights", with Renaissance classics and other works.
Cost:  $15 (students) through $38.
Location:  St. Procopius Abbey, 5601 College Road, Lisle, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-479-1096; e-mail mail @ bellavoce.org; or visit this site.
Sunday, December 22, 2013, 3:30 PM.
Location:  St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.

Services - Cathedral

Services

Sunday, December 22, 2013, 3:45 PM.
The Grace Lutheran Church Bach Cantata Vespers presents Bach's cantata Meine Seel erhebt den Herren (My soul magnifies the Lord).  Prelude at 3:45 PM, vespers service at 4:00 PM.
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.

Broadcasts - Microphone

Broadcasts

Monday, December 2, 2013, 10:00 AM CST.
Handel's Trio Sonata in b, Op 2/1; Love in Bath: Divertissement.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Monday, December 2, 2013, 3:00 PM CST.
Bach's Cantata #208, Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!: Sheep May Safely Graze; Three-Violin Concerto in D, BWV 1064.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, December 2, 2013, 8:00 PM CST.
Live from WFMT: Julia Bentley, mezzo-soprano; Anne Bach, oboe & English horn; Brandi Berry, violin; Craig Trompeter, viola da gamba; Jason Moy, David Schrader, harpsichords; Kuang-Hao Huang, piano; will perform a live concert of music by Telemann, A. Scarlatti, Bach, and others.  Broadcast live during the 8:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 9:00 AM CST.
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Op 8/1-4: L'Inverno (Winter).  Boismortier's Cantata, L'Hyver.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 3:00 PM CST.
Byrd's Lullaby, My Sweet Little Baby.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, December 5, 2013, 3:00 PM CST.
Bull's In Nomine IX.  Purcell's In Nomine in 7 parts.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, December 5, 2013, 8:00 PM CST.
Bach's Cantata #51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen.  Handel's Sampson: Let the Bright Seraphim.  Broadcast during the 8:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, December 6, 2013, 2:00 PM CST.
Handel's Oboe Sonata in Bb, Op 1/8.  Broadcast during the 2:00-3:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, December 9, 2013, 10:00 AM CST.
Bach's Violin Concerto #2 in E, BWV 1042.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 10:00 AM CST.
Bach's Passacaglia and Fugue in c, BWV 582.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
Anonymous: The Bear's Dance.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, December 12, 2013, 12:00 noon CST.
Handel's Trio Sonata in F, Op 2/4; Messiah: Choruses: Worthy is the Lamb; Amen.  Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, December 12, 2013, 3:00 PM CST.
Bach's Flute Sonata in e, BWV 1034; Violin Sonata #2 in A, BWV 1015.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, December 13, 2013, 3:00 PM CST.
Praetorius' carol, Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen; Terpsichore Suite.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, December 13, 2013, 8:00 PM CST.
Music in Chicago: Music of the Baroque performs a recorded Baroque Holiday Brass & Choral Concert.  Broadcast during the 8:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, December 15, 2013, 12:00 noon CST.
Bach's Magnificat in Eb, BWV 243a, with four interpolated Christmas chorales.  Handel's Harp Concerto in F, Op 4/5.  Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 9:00 AM CST.
Vivaldi's Flute Concerto in g, R 439.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
Locatelli's Concerto grosso in f, Op 1/8.  Anonymous: Trotto; Sia Laudato San Francesco).  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 12:00 noon CST.
Bach's Orchestra Suite #3 in D, BWV 1068.  Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 1:00 PM CST.
Charpentier's Noëls pour les Instruments.  Broadcast during the 1:00-2:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
Bach's Two-Violin Concerto in d, BWV 1043.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 11:00 AM CST.
Handel's Organ Concerto #6 in Bb, Op 4/6.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, December 19, 2013, 3:00 PM CST.
Bach's Christmas Oratorio: Sinfonia; Christmas Oratorio, part 1.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, December 20, 2013, 11:00 AM CST.
Anonymous: Nowel: Owt of your slepe aryse.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, December 22, 2013, 5:00 PM CST.
Handel's Messiah: Christmas section and Hallelujah.  Broadcast during the 5:00-6:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, December 22, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
Manfredini's Concerto grosso in C, Op 3/12.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, December 23, 2013, 10:00 AM CST.
Holborne's Elizabethan Dance Suite.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Monday, December 23, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
Bach's Christmas Oratorio: Pastoral Sinfonia.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, December 23, 2013, 7:00 PM CST.
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Bach's Christmas Oratorio.  Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, December 23, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
JC Bach's Clavier Concerto in A.  JS Bach's Orchestra Suite.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 10:30 AM CST.
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #5 in D.  Broadcast during the 10:30-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
Corelli's Concerto grosso in g, Op 6/8.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 7:00 PM CST.
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Bach's Christmas Oratorio.  Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 2:00 PM CST.
Bach's Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248.  Sweelinck's motet, Hodie Christus natus est.  Broadcast during the 2:00-3:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 7:00 PM CST.
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Bach's Christmas Oratorio.  Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
Anonymous' Christmas Day Mass, Note Dame School: Introit, Puer Natus Est.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, December 26, 2013, 7:00 PM CST.
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Bach's Christmas Oratorio.  Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, December 27, 2013, 9:00 AM CST.
Handel's Messiah: Aria, If God Be For Us.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, December 27, 2013, 7:00 PM CST.
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Bach's Christmas Oratorio.  Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Saturday, December 28, 2013, 3:00 PM CST.
Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in D, R 232.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, December 29, 2013, 12:00 noon CST.
Bach's Anna Magdalena Notebook: Seven Excerpts; Clavier Concerto #2 in E, BWV 1053.  Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, December 30, 2013, 11:00 PM CST.
WF Bach's Sinfonia for Strings in F, F 67.  JL Bach's Concerto in d for 2 Violins.  JS Bach's Cantata #212, Mer hahn ein neue Oberkeet (Peasant Cantata).  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 10:00 AM CST.
Telemann's Tafelmusik, Bk 3: Two-Horn Concerto in Eb.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Lectures - Lecturer

Lectures

Saturday, December 14, 2013, 7:15 PM.
Madison Bach Musicians presents a pre-concert lecture.
Location:  First Congregational Church, 1609 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  Visit this site.