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Select the early music events listings for another month here: Wednesday, December 3, 2003, 7:30 PM.
The Faculty Artist Concert Series presents a concert, "Winter Rejoicing", an all-Baroque program of celebratory music for the season, featuring members of L'Ensemble Portique: Lisette Kielson, recorder; and Nathan Wysock, guitar.
Location: the Prospect Oaks Room of St. John's Home, 1840 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info: call 608-287-1006; or visit www.lensembleportique.com.
Thursday, December 4, 2003, 12:15 PM.
The University of Chicago Department of Music presents Patrick Lindley, harpsichord, in a Noontime Concert Series performance of music by Byrd, Purcell, Bach, Couperin, Balbastre, Scarlatti, and Lindley.
Cost: Admission is free.
Location: Fulton Recital Hall, University of Chicago, 1010 E. 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 773-702-8069.
Friday, December 5, 2003, 8:00 PM.
The University of Chicago Chorus and Orchestra and Rockefeller Bach Soloists, conducted by Randi Von Ellefson, will perform Handel's Messiah. Featured soloists are Elizabeth Norman, soprano; Roger Pines, alto; Calland Metts, tenor; and Peter Van De Graaff, baritone.
Cost: general admission, $15-$20; students $8.
Location: Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 773-702-8069.
Friday, December 5, 2003, 8:00 PM.
The Lutheran A Cappella Choir of Milwaukee, with small orchestra and soloists, will perform "Magnificat", a concert of works by Bach, Handel (including selections from the Messiah), Praetorius, Vittoria, and others.
Cost: $12; seniors and students, $10. Group rates are also available for parties of 10 or more.
Location: Peace Lutheran Church, 17651 W. Small Road (College Avenue and Small Road), New Berlin, Wisconsin.
For more info: call 262-521-4545; or visit here.
Sunday, December 7, 2003, 3:00 PM.
Location: Capitol Drive Lutheran Church, 5229 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Friday, December 5, 2003, 8:00 PM.
Sunday, December 7, 2003, 3:00 PM.
The St. Benedict Festival Orchestra & Chorus, Matthew Wolka, conductor, will perform a Sing-Along Messiah.
Location: St. Benedict Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 773-588-6484, x203.
Saturday, December 6, 2003, 5:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents Anima performing the "Estrela" Holiday Program, with traditional Brazilian repertoire spanning seven centuries.
Cost: Tickets are $30, $10 for students. Season subscriptions also available.
Location: All Saints' Episcopal Cathedral, 818 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info: call 414-225-3113; e-mail emn@execpc.com.
Saturday, December 6, 2003, 7:00 PM.
A Sing-Along Messiah.
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info: call 847-866-6260.
Saturday, December 6, 2003, 8:00 PM.
The Ridge Community Church Chancel Choir and members of L'Opera Piccola, conducted by Sasha Gerritson Brauer, will perform a Sing-Along Messiah.
Location: Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland, Park Ridge, Illinois.
For more info: call 312-560-1072.
Saturday, December 6, 2003, 7:30 PM.
Sunday, December 7, 2003, 4:00 PM.
The Choir and Orchestra of St. Clement Church, Randall Swanson, conductor, with Ellen Hargis, soprano, Tracy Watson, alto, William Watson, tenor, and Jeffrey Strauss, baritone, will perform Handel's Messiah on period instruments.
Cost: $20-$40.
Location: St. Clement Church, 642 W. Deming Place, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 773-281-0371.
Sunday, December 7, 2003, 2:30 PM.
The Home Street Recorder Ensemble will perform at the Pleasant Home Holiday Open House.
Location: Pleasant Home, 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.
For more info: call 708-383-1497.
Sunday, December 7, 2003, 4:00 PM.
A Sing-Along Messiah, conducted by Williard Thomen.
Location: Community United Methodist Church, 20 N. Center, Naperville, Illinois.
For more info: call 630-355-1483.
Sunday, December 7, 2003, 7:30 PM.
The Rembrandt Chamber Players, with guests Ellen Hargis, soprano, and David Schrader, harpsichord, will perform music of Bach, also de Falla's "Harpsichord Concerto".
Cost: Admission $28/$6.
Location: Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info: 773-929-7277.
Monday, December 8, 2003, 7:30 PM.
Location: Thorne Auditorium, 375 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: 312-360-0606.
Sunday, December 7, 2003, 7:30 PM.
Nancy Humphrey, harpsichord, will perform an all-Bach program.
Location: Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 330 Laurel, Highland Park, Illinois.
For more info: call 847-432-4458.
Saturday, December 13, 2003, 2:00 PM.
The Orchestra of St. Vincent's, Thomas Weyland, conductor, with sopranos Aruna Serbanescu and Kathryn Cunningham, tenor Paul Wood, and bass Rodney Stapleton, will perform a Sing-Along Messiah.
Location: St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 847-895-2608.
Saturday, December 13, 2003, 3:00 PM.
The Saint Cecilia Consort will perform a concert of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary music.
Cost: Free admission.
Location: Society of Helpers Chapel, 303 W. Barry (near Wellington & Sheridan), Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 773-274-4552 or 312-853-2397.
Saturday, December 13, 2003, 7:30 PM.
The University of St. Francis Fine Arts Performance Series presents the Baltimore Consort performing "Wassail! Wassail!", Music to Celebrate Christmas.
Cost: $15, $10 for students and senior citizens.
Location: Auditorium, the University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, Illinois.
For more info: call 815-740-3404.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 3:00 PM.
Chiesa Nuova presents the Saint Cecilia Consort performing a concert of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary music.
Cost: $20 donation.
Location: Chiesa Nuova, 230 S. Laflin, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 312-226-0983; or visit the Chiesa Nuova web page.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 3:00 PM.
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Lee Erickson, conductor, with Frank Almond, violin, Erin York, soprano, Kathleen Sonnentag, alto, Stuart Mitchell, tenor, Paul Speiser, bass, and the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, Lee Erickson, director, will perform a holiday concert of works by Corelli, Pergolesi, Vivaldi, Sweelinck, Victoria, Vivaldi, Handel, and others.
Cost: $22-$35.
Location: Elmbrook Church Auditorium, 777 S. Barker Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin.
For more info: call 414-291-7605 or 1-800-291-7605; or visit here.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 3:00 PM.
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra, Barbara Schubert conductor, with soprano Linda Ogden Hagen, alto Buffy Baggott, tenor Harold Brock, and bass Jeffrey Ray, will perform a Sing-Along Messiah.
Location: Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth, Naperville, Illinois.
For more info: call 630-690-8644.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 4:00 PM.
The b(Phoenix Camerata) will present a concert, "A Renaissance Christmass".
Cost: $10 at the door.
Location: the Church of the Holy Innocents, 425 Illinois Boulevard (corner of Illinois and Thacker), Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
For more info: call 847-885-7900.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 4:00 PM.
The North Suburban Symphony, Michael Poulos conductor, will perform a Sing-Along Messiah,
Location: Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest, Illinois.
For more info: call 847-234-4150.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 4:00 PM.
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra, Linda Gervain and Alice Maguire, conductors, with the Music Ministry & Children's Spirit Choir of St. Linus Church and the Oak Lawn Park District Voices of the Valley, will perform a Christmas concert of music by Vivaldi, Handel, and others.
Location: St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, Illinois.
For more info: call 708-802-0686.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 7:30 PM.
The Music Institute of Chicago Chorale, Daniel Wallenberg conductor, will perform a holiday concert of music by Bach, Charpentier, and others.
Location: Evanston campus, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info: call 847-905-1500.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 8:00 PM.
The Chicago Chorale, Bruce Tammen, conductor, will perform Bach's "Christmas Oratorio".
Location: Episcopal Church of St. Paul & the Redeemer, 4945 S. Dorchester, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 773-667-4571.
Tuesday, December 16, 2003, 10:30 AM.
The Heroic Bard will perform "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", with lute music including popular Medieval tunes, church motets, Medieval English carols, and a French hunting song.
Location: City Associates of The Art Institute of Chicago, Fortnightly Club, 120 East Bellevue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 773-775-6696.
Tuesday, December 16, 2003, 7:30 PM.
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago, Stephen Alltop, Director, will perform Handel's Messiah. Featuring soloists Ellen Hargis, soprano; Angela Horn, mezzo-soprano; Calland Metts, tenor; and Thomas Barrett, bass-baritone.
Location: Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 312-427-5620, ext. 1; or e-mail Tickets@apollochorus.org.
Saturday, December 20, 2003, 7:00 PM.
Location: Paramount Theater, 23 E. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois.
For more info: call the Paramount Box Office at 630-896-6666; or visit Ticketmaster.
Sunday, December 21, 2003, 3:00 PM.
Location: Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 312-427-5620, ext. 1; or e-mail Tickets@apollochorus.org.
Wednesday, December 17, 2003, 7:00 PM.
Friday, December 19, 2003, 7:00 PM.
The LaSalle Bank Do-It-Yourself Messiah. With David Schrader, harpsichord.
Cost: Free tickets (limit 4 per person).
Location: Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: visit the event website.
Wednesday, December 17, 2003, 8:00 PM.
Music of the Baroque's Chorus and Brass Ensemble, Edward Zelnis, conductor, will perform the annual Holiday Brass and Choral Concert.
Cost: Tickets are $35 to $55, seniors $25; season subscriptions are also available.
Location: St. Michael's Church, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 312-551-1414; e-mail baroque@baroque.org; or visit www.baroque.org.
Thursday, December 18, 2003, 8:00 PM.
Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division Street, River Forest, Illinois.
Saturday, December 20, 2003, 8:00 PM.
Location: Divine Word Chapel, Techny, Illinois.
Sunday, December 21, 2003, 3:00 PM.
Location: Divine Word Chapel, Techny, Illinois.
Saturday, December 20, 2003, 4:00 PM.
The St. Luke Chamber Orchestra & Bach Choir, conducted by Andrew Schultze, will perform a program of Bach cantatas.
Cost: Free admission.
Location: Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Luke, 1500 W. Belmont, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 773-472-3383.
Sunday, December 21, 2003, 10:30 AM.
Dara Hobbs, Genevieve Lechner, Carol Watkins, sopranos; Janet Mensen-Reynolds, mezzo-soprano; Ken Donovan, tenor; and Ronald Watkins, baritone; and orchestra will perform excerpts from Handel's Messiah.
Location: Lake Street Church, 607 Lake, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info: call 847-864-2181.
Sunday, December 21, 2003, 3:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort presents its holiday concert, "Jubilate!", featuring the jubilant sounds of viols, winds, and brass instruments performing uplifting music from Renaissance Germany and Italy. With Mary Springfels, David Douglass, and David Schrader.
Read the press release.
Location: the Newberry Library Ruggles Hall, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For ticket prices and more info: call 312-255-3700; visit the Consort website; or e-mail consort@newberry.org.
Sunday, December 21, 2003, 3:30 PM.
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Robert Hanson, conductor, with Patrice Michaels, soprano; Michelle Wright, mezzo-soprano; James Doing, tenor; and the St. Charles Singers will perform Handel's Messiah.
Location: the Hemmens, 150 Dexter, Elgin, Illinois.
For more info: call 847-888-4000.
Sunday, December 21, 2003, 4:00 PM.
The Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn presents a concert, "Music for the Winter Solstice". Alison Attar, harp, and Joel Spears, lute, will play music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque. Some holiday music will be included, along with pieces by John Johnson, John Dowland, Francesco Canova da Milano, Ennemond Gautier, and Silvius Leopold Weiss.
Cost: Individual tickets are $15. Series subscription price is $72, or $12 per concert. Children under the age of 16 are free.
Location: the Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, Illinois.
For more info: call Stan Rosenberg at 847-543-1202.
Sunday, December 21, 2003, 7:30 PM.
Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana presents A German Baroque Christmas, including J.S. Bach's Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, Christen ätzet diesen Tag, and German carols with audience participation.
Cost: Tickets are $15, $14 for seniors, $5 for students.
Location: Holy Cross Church, Champaign, Illinois.
For more info: call 217-378-6802; write Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana, P.O. Box 6775, Champaign, IL 61825; or e-mail info@baroqueartists.org.
Friday, December 26, 2003, 1:00 PM.
The Home Street Recorder Ensemble will perform as part of the Hemingway Museum's Annual Boxing Day Celebration.
Location: the Hemingway Museum, 200 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.
For more info: call 708-383-1497.
Sunday, December 28, 2003, 3:00 PM.
Violinist Rachel Barton and cellist John Mark Rozendaal will perform a Baroque Christmas Concert.
Cost: Admission is free.
Location: Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info: call 312-FINEART.
Saturday, December 13, 2003, 4:30 PM.
Sunday, December 14, 2003, 4:30 PM.
The Paul Lindblad Choristers, the Choirs of St. John Lutheran Church and School, and other performers on period instruments will perform at an Advent/Christmas Festal Meal, a medieval Boar's Head and madrigal dinner celebration to welcome in the season of Christmas. (Note: For 2003, this event replaces the Boar's Head Festival, which will henceforth be a biennial affair.)
View the brochure. (DOC, 422 KB)
Cost: Tickets are $30 each.
Location: St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois.
For more info: call 708-366-3226.
Sunday, December 28, 2003, 10:45 AM.
The Oak Park Recorder Society will perform music before, during, and after the worship service.
Location: Pilgrim Congregational Church, corner of Lake Street and Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.
For more info: call 708-442-5426.
Sunday, December 7, 2003, 4:00 PM CST.
Music of the Baroque performing "Brass and Choral Music of the 16th and 17th Centuries", the group's annual holiday presentation from 2002. Broadcast on WFMT Radio.
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