Early Music Events April 2014 - concerts, festivals, workshops, broadcasts & more

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Concerts

Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 12:15 PM.

The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series presents Leighann Daihl, baroque flute; Anna Steinhoff, cello; Jason Moy, harpsichord; performing a program of 18th century chamber works.

Cost: Free.

Location: Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, Illinois.

For more info: call 312-670-6888; visit this site.

Friday, April 4, 2014, 7:30 PM.

The Howard Mayer Brown International Early Music Series presents Anonymous 4 performing a concert, "Marie & Marion", a program of 13th-century motets from the Montpellier Codex.

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.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 8:00 PM.

Jason Moy, harpsichord, will perform a Faculty Recital.

Cost: Free admission.

Location: DePaul Concert Hall, DePaul University, 804 W. Belden Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

For more info: visit this site.

Friday, April 11, 2014, 7:30 PM.

Soli Deo Gloria's Chicago Bach Project returns for its fourth year, with the Chicago Bach Choir & Orchestra, John Nelson conductor, performing Bach's St. Matthew Passion. With soloists: Nicholas Phan, Evangelist; Stephen Morscheck, Jesus Lisette Oropesa, soprano; Lawrence Zazzo, countertenor; Colin Ainsworth, tenor; Tobias Greenhalgh, baritone; Matthew Brook, bass-baritone .

Cost: Tickets $25 to $55. Call 312-334-7777 for details.

Location: Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph (Millennium Park), Chicago, Illinois.

For more info: call 630-984-4300; visit this site.

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 5:00 PM.

Early Music Now presents the Four Nations Ensemble performing a concert, "The Paris of LeClair and Rameau".

Cost: Tickets are $25-$50, $10-$25 for students. Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.

Location: Helene Zelazo Performing Arts Center, 2419 E. Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

For more info: call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742; e-mail info @ earlymusicnow.org; or visit this site.

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 8:00 PM.

The DePaul University School of Music presents harpsichordists David Schrader and Jason Moy performing the McGuckin Harpsichord Recital.

Cost: Free admission.

Location: DePaul Concert Hall, DePaul University, 800 W. Belden Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

For more info: Visit this site.

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 7:00 PM.

New Comma Baroque will perform a concert, "Viol Duos (with Eyeglasses Obbligato)". Special guest performer: Elizabeth MacDonald.

Cost: Free.

Location: First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois.

For more info: visit this site.
Sunday, April 13, 2014, 5:00 PM.

Location: Vail Chapel of Northwestern University, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois.

Sunday, April 13, 2014, 3:00 PM.

The Callipygian Players will perform a concert, "A Revolutionary's Music", with music from the collection of Thomas Jefferson.

Location: Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, Illinois.

For more info: visit this site.

Sunday, April 13, 2014, 7:30 PM.

The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) will present the Messiah Sing-Along, Parts 2 and 3, together with the YBAC (Young Baroque Artist's Competition) Winners Showcase.

Cost: $10 for everyone.

Location: McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 S. Fifth, Champaign, Illinois.

For more info: call 217-378-6802; e-mail info @ baroqueartists.org; or visit this site.

Friday, April 18, 2014, 7:30 PM.

Madison Bach Musicians, Marc Vallon, conductor; Albert Pinsonneault, Artistic Director; will perform Bach's "Mass in B minor".
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.
Saturday, April 19, 2014, 7:30 PM.

Location: First Unitarian Society, Atrium Auditorium, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, Wisconsin.

Friday, April 25, 2014, 7:30 PM.

The Bach Week Festival Orchestra and Chorus, Richard Webster Conductor, will present a concert of music by Bach. With soloists: William Watson, piano; William Watson, tenor.

Cost: $30 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students. Festival passes also available.

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 847-868-6015; e-mail info @ bachweek.org; or visit this site.

Friday, April 25, 2014, 10:00 PM.

The Bach Week Festival presents guitarist Adam Levin in a "Candlelight Concert" of works by Bach.

Cost: $20.

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 847-868-6015; e-mail info @ bachweek.org; or visit this site.

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 7:30 PM.

Bella Voce, Andrew Lewis, Director, will perform a concert, "Spring Renaissance", with works by Morales, Josquin, Ockeghem, Busnoys.

Cost: $15 (students) through $38.

Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division Street, River Forest, Illinois.

For more info: call 312-479-1096; e-mail mail @ bellavoce.org; or visit this site.
Sunday, April 27, 2014, 3:30 PM.

Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.

Services

Sunday, April 27, 2014, 3:45 PM.

The Grace Lutheran Church Bach Cantata Vespers presents Bach's cantata Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats (On the evening of the same Sabbath). 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

Thursday, April 3, 2014, 10:00 PM CDT.

Baroque and Before with Candice Agree. Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, April 4, 2014, 8:00 PM CDT.

Music in Chicago: Music of the Baroque performs in recorded concert, Bach's St. John Passion, BWV 245. Broadcast during the 8:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, April 10, 2014, 10:00 PM CDT.

Baroque and Before with Candice Agree. Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, April 11, 2014, 7:30 PM CDT.

The Chicago Bach Project 2014 performs Bach's St. Matthew Passion. Broadcast during the 7:30-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 3:30 PM CDT.

Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G, BWV 1048. Broadcast during the 3:30-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 6:00 PM CDT.

Vivaldi's Three-Violin Concerto in F, R 551. Bach's Three Lute Pieces. Broadcast during the 6:00-7:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, April 14, 2014, 3:00 PM CDT.

Bach's Violin Concerto #2 in E, BWV 1042. Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, April 14, 2014, 7:00 PM CDT.

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: "Bach's St. Matthew Passion". Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 7:00 PM CDT.

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: "Bach's St. Matthew Passion". Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 11:00 PM CDT.

Fasch's Two-Horn Concerto in D, Die Jagd. Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 7:00 PM CDT.

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: "Bach's St. Matthew Passion". Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 9:00 PM CDT.

The Civic Orchestra of Chicago performs Handel's Overture fr Royal Fireworks; Bach's Violin & Oboe Concerto. Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, April 17, 2014, 12:00 noon CDT.

Rebel's Les Caractères de la Danse. Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, April 17, 2014, 3:00 PM CDT.

Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in Bb, R 367. Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, April 17, 2014, 7:00 PM CDT.

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: "Bach's St. Matthew Passion". Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, April 17, 2014, 10:00 PM CDT.

Baroque and Before with Candice Agree. Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, April 18, 2014, 10:00 PM CDT.

Bertali's Sonata in C. Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Friday, April 18, 2014, 12:00 noon CDT.

Anonymous: Codex Calixtinus: Conductus, Iacobe sancte tuum. Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, April 18, 2014, 7:00 PM CDT.

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: "Bach's St. Matthew Passion". Broadcast during the 7:00-8:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Saturday, April 19, 2014, 6:00 PM CDT.

Bach's English Suite #3 in g, BWV 808. Broadcast during the 6:00-7:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, April 20, 2014, 12:00 noon CDT.

Byrd's Christe, qui lux es et dies. Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, April 20, 2014, 6:00 PM CDT.

Handel's Messiah: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth. Broadcast during the 6:00-7:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, April 21, 2014, 12:00 noon CDT.

Vivaldi's String Concerto in G, R 151, Alla rustica. Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, April 21, 2014, 3:00 PM CDT.

Bach's Cello Suite #1 in G, BWV 1007. Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, April 24, 2014, 10:00 AM CDT.

Handel's Harpsichord Suite #2 in F; Concerto Grosso in F, Op 3/4. Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, April 24, 2014, 10:00 PM CDT.

Baroque and Before with Candice Agree. Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, April 25, 2014, 12:00 noon CDT.

Bach's Prelude & Fugue in Eb, BWV 552, St. Anne. Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, April 25, 2014, 2:00 PM CDT.

Impromptu: Bella Voce previewing their spring concert, featuring Renaissance choral music. Broadcast during the 2:00-3:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 10:00 AM CDT.

Bach's Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772/786: #s 1-7; Brandenburg Concerto #10 (reconstructed by Bruce Haynes). Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.