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Sunday, February 28, 2010, 7:30 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Orchestra, Jane Glover, conductor, will perform a concert, "Handel and the Royals", with music by Handel inspired by royal occasions.  With Christine Brandes, soprano; Daniel Taylor, countertenor; Nicholas Phan, tenor; Neal Davies, bass-baritone.
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.
Monday, March 1, 2010, 7:30 PM.
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.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 7:30 PM.
The Baroque Band, Garry Clarke, Artistic Director, will perform "The Grand Tour, An Englishman's Education!", with works by Corelli, Telemann, Avison, Wassanaer, Geminiani, and Lully.
Cost:  $35; $30 senior; $15 student.  Season subscriptions also available.  Visit this site for details.
Location:  Grainger Ballroom, Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-235-2368; e-mail info @ baroqueband.org; or visit this site.
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.

Thursday, March 4, 2010, 7:30 PM.
The Northwestern Baroque Music Ensemble, Stephen Alltop, conductor, will perform a concert, "Handel's Concerti Grossi".
Cost:  $7, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Location:  Northwestern University's Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  call 847-467-4000; visit this site.

Sunday, March 7, 2010, 3:00 PM.
The Handel Week Orchestra, Dennis Northway, Director, will perform Handel's opera, Rodelinda, Regina de' Longobardi.  Featuring vocal soloists:  Kimberly McCord, Gerald Frantzen, Philip Kraus.  Pre-concert lecture at 2:15 PM.  Reception with the artists follows the concert.
Cost:  $35.  Festival subscription packages available.  Visit this site for details.
Location:  Grace Episcopal Church, 924 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois.
For more info:  Call 708-524-0695; e-mail info @ handelweek.com; or visit this site.

Sunday, March 7, 2010, 4:00 PM.
The Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn presents Stephanie Sheffield, soprano; and Joel Spears, lute; performing in concert, "Strozzi, Handel, Bach and Mozart: Italian and German Lute Songs".
View the concert poster.
View the 2009-2010 season flyers here and here.
Cost:  Individual tickets are $15. Series subscription (six concerts) price is $72, or $12 per concert.  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 this site.

Sunday, March 7, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Chicago Syntagma Musicum will perform a concert of Lenten Vespers, "Cantio Sacra", featuring baroque sacred music by Abbatini, Bach, Purcell, and Crofts.
Cost:  $10, $5 seniors and students.
Location:  Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  e-mail aschultze @ comcast.net.

Friday, March 12, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Madison Bach Musicians will perform a concert of keyboard music by Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti.  Featuring soloist Trevor Stephenson, harpsichord.
Cost:  $25 general, $20 students/seniors ($5 off when purchased in advance).  Visit this site for details.
Location:  venue to be announced.
For more info:  visit this site.

Friday, March 12, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Sunday, March 14, 2010, 3:00 PM.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Labadie, conductor; the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director and conductor; and soloists will perform Bach's St. John Passion.  Soloists include:  Karina Gauvin, soprano; David Daniels, alto; Tilman Lichdi, tenor (Evangelist); Werner Güra, tenor; Neal Davies, bass (Jesus); Nathan Berg, bass.
Cost:  Varies by date and seating; visit this site for details.
Location:  Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  Call 312-294-3000; or visit this site.

Sunday, March 14, 2010.
Chicago Syntagma Musicum will perform the Italian baroque Hebrew oratorio, "Elyon, Melits u-Mastin" ("God, Clemency and Punishment").
Location:  Chicago Temple Sinai, 15 West Delaware Place, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  e-mail aschultze @ comcast.net; visit this site.

Friday, March 19, 2010, 8:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort will present a concert, "Stravaganze! The Virtuoso Violinists", with music by Marini, Uccelini, Fontana, and others.  With David Douglass, Director and violin; Rachel Barton Pine, violin; David Schrader, harpsichord.  Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Cost:  $25, $5 students.  Series subscriptions also available.  Call 312-255-3610 for pre-concert ticket purchases.
Location:  Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-255-3610; visit the Consort website; or e-mail consort @ newberry.org.
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Location:  Location:  Oriental Institute, 1155 East 58th Street Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 3:00 PM.
Pre-concert lecture at 2:00 PM.
Location:  Northwestern University's Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston, Illinois.

Saturday, March 20, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents the Caravan Ensemble performing a concert, "The Spirit of Sepharad", with Sephardic music from Medieval Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Cost:  Tickets are $25-$40, $10-$20 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 (877-54music); e-mail info @ earlymusicnow.org; or visit this site.

Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:00 PM.
The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University will present a performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion.  With Hermann Max, guest conductor.
Cost:  $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and students.
Location:  Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University, 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana.
For more info:  call 219-464-5073; e-mail Maura.Cock @ valpo.edu; or visit this site.

Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:30 PM.
The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) will present a concert of music by Clerambault, also YBAC Winners Showcase.
Cost:  $20, $10 students.  (Season tickets also available.)
Location:  McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 South Fifth Street, Champaign, Illinois.
For more info:  call 217-378-6802; e-mail info @ baroqueartists.org; or visit this site.

Sunday, March 21, 2010, 3:00 PM.
The Saint James Cathedral Choir and soloists will perform an all-Bach concert.
Location:  St. James Cathedral, 65 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-787-7360; or visit this site.

Friday, March 26, 2010, 12:00 noon.
Viols in Our Schools presents Phillip Serna performing a Viola da Gamba Lecture Recital.
Cost:  free.
Location:  South Suburban College, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.
For more info:  Visit this site.

Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Bella Voce, Andrew Lewis, Director, will perform Monteverdi's Vespro della Beata Vergine of 1610.  With Rachel Barton Pine, violin; Martin Davids; and the Callipygian Players.
View the concert press release.
Cost:  $28-$35; $15 students.
Location:  Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm Street (corner of Glenview Road and Elm), Glenview, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-479-1096; e-mail mail @ bellavoce.org; or visit this site.  Or call 312-912-8107; e-mail director @ calplayers.org; or visit this site.
Sunday, March 28, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, 5850 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Monday, March 29, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph (Millennium Park), Chicago, Illinois.

Sunday, March 28, 2010, 4:00 PM.
The Saint Luke Bach Cantata Series presents a performance of Bach's Saint Matthew Passion.
View the event poster here.
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.

Sunday, March 28, 2010, 7:30 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Orchestra, Jane Glover, conductor, will perform a concert, "Double Play--Bach, Mozart, Haydn".  With soloists Robert Waters, violin; Robert Morgan, oboe; Mary Stolper, flute; Alison Attar, harp.
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, March 31, 2010, 7:30 PM.
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.

Saturday March 6, 2010.
Chant Camp.
Location:  Evansville, Indiana.
For more info:  e-mail Susan Hellauer, chantcamp @ chantvillage.com; visit this site.

Thursday March 11 thru Monday March 15, 2010.
Montana Early Music Festival.
Location:  Helena, Montana.
For more info:  write Kerry Krebill, 8 Park Place, Clancy, MT 59634 USA; call 406-933-5246, 406-543-5059; e-mail kerrykrebill @ aol.com.

Friday March 19, 2010.
Chant Camp: The Sound-World of Hildegard of Bingen.
Location:  San Francisco, California.
For more info:  e-mail Susan Hellauer, chantcamp @ chantvillage.com; visit this site.

Saturday March 20, 2010.
16th Century Spanish Music Singers Workshop.
Location:  Watertown, Massachusetts.
For more info:  write Gail Abbey, Blue Heron Renaissance Choir, 45 Ash Street, Auburndale, MA 01746 USA; call 617-960-7956; e-mail office @ blueheronchoir.org; visit this site.

Saturday March 20, 2010.
Recorder Workshop.
Location:  San Jose, California.
For more info:  e-mail Liz Brownell, South Bay Recorder Society, zilbrown @ aol.com.

Thursday March 25 thru Monday March 29, 2010.
Early Music in Motion Double Reed Workshop, Robert Wiemken, Director.  Shawms and dulcians.
Cost:  $200 tuition, $150 room & board.  Deadline for registration is March 20th.
Location:  Camp Rancho Framasa, Nashville, Indiana.
For more info:  write Juan Carlos Arango, e-mail jarango @ indiana.edu; call 812-597-0504; visit this site, or this site.

Friday March 26 thru Sunday March 28, 2010.
Junior Baroque Music Festival.
Location:  State College, Pennsylvania.
For more info:  write Carol Motta, Festival Director, c/o Nittany Valley Symphony, PO Box 1375, State College, PA 16804 USA; call 814-231-8224; e-mail info @ juniorbaroque.org; visit this site.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 5:00 PM.
The Rockefeller Chapel Choir will perform Victoria's Magnificat Primi Tone and music for Lent in a choral evensong combining the Divine Offices of Vespers and Compline.
Cost:  Free admission.
Location:  Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-702-8069; or visit this site.

Sunday, March 21, 2010, 4:00 PM.
The Grace Lutheran Church Bach Cantata Vespers presents Bach's Cantata #1, Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern ("How Lovely Shines the Morning Star").  Prelude at 3:45 PM.
Cost:  Free.
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.

Monday, March 1, 2010, 8:00 PM CST.
Live from WFMT:  Baroque Band will perform in live concert.
Location:  WFMT Studios, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-235-2368; e-mail info @ baroqueband.org; or visit this site.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 9:00 AM CST.
Bach's chorale, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 1:00 PM CST.
Handel's Concerto Grosso in b, Op 6/12.  Broadcast during the 1:00-2:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, March 4, 2010, 10:00 AM CST.
Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 5, 2010, 11:00 PM CST.
Byrd's Second Service: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10:00 AM CST.
Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in D, R 211.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 4:30 PM CST.
Bach's Orchestra Suite #3 in D, BWV 1068.  Broadcast during the 4:30-6:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, March 7, 2010, 11:00 AM CST.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterBach's Brandenburg Concerto #3Pachelbel's Canon & GigueBach's Viola da Gamba Sonata in D, BWV 1028.  Vivaldi's Concerto in g for recorder, oboe, bassoon, violin & continuo, R 107.  Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #2.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, March 7, 2010, 3:00 PM CST.
Bach-Galbraith's Lute Suite in g, BWV 995.  Bach's Cantata #78, Jesu, der du meine Seele: Duet, Wir eilen mit schwachen.  Broadcast during the 3:00-6:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, March 7, 2010, 11:00 PM CST.
Handel's Concerto grosso in c, Op 6/8.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, March 8, 2010, 9:00 PM CST.
Handel's Oboe Sonata in c, HWV 366.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, March 8, 2010, 3:00 PM CST.
Bach's Cantata #129, Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 9:00 AM CST.
Telemann's Partita II for oboe and continuo.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 3:00 PM CST.
Bach's Oboe Sonata in g, BWV 1030b.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 10:15 PM CST.
Telemann's Partita VI for oboe and continuo.  Broadcast during the 10:15-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 9:00 AM CST.
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #2 in F, BWV 1047.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:00 AM CST.
Bach's Violin and Oboe Concerto in d, BWV 1060.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 3:00 PM CST.
Handel's Oboe Sonata in c, HWV 366.  Bach's Cantata #202, Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten (Wedding).  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, March 11, 2010, 9:00 AM CST.
Bach's Oboe d'amore Concerto in A, BWV 1055.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Saturday, March 13, 2010, 4:30 PM CST.
Rameau's Le Rappel des Oiseaux; La Poule.  Broadcast during the 4:30-6:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, March 14, 2010, 4:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Cantata #88, Siehe, ich will viel Fischer aussenden; Chorale, Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, settings from cantatas BWV 75 and BWV 12.  Broadcast during the 4:00-6:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, March 15, 2010, 1:00 PM CDT.
Purcell's The Fairy Queen: Suite from Act 3.  Broadcast during the 1:00-2:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, March 15, 2010, 11:00 PM CDT.
JC Bach's Orfeo ed Euridice: La legge accettoGluck's Orfeo ed Euridice: Che farò senza Euridice.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM CDT.
Vivaldi's Two-Mandolin Concerto in G, R 532; Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater Dolorosa, Cujus Animam, Eja Mater, Fac ut Ardeat Cor Meum.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 1:00 PM CDT.
Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in c, R 202, Op 11/5.  Bach's Mas in b, BWV 232.  Broadcast during the 1:00-2:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 11:00 PM CDT.
Telemann's Overture in C, Wassermusik (Hamburger Ebb' and Flut).  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 3:00 PM CDT.
O'Carolan's Carolan's Concerto.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00 PM CDT.
Victoria's Motet, Salve ReginaBaroque Dances from Luz y Norte: Gallardas, Zarambeques, Chaconas y MarionasBach's Cantata #99, Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan: Duet, Wenn des Kreuzes Bitterkeiten.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:00 AM CDT.
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G; Cantata #145, Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen; Toccata #7 in G.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846/69; Motet, Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225; Orchestra Suite #3 in D, BWV 1068.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 19, 2010, 1:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Flute Sonata in e, BWV 1034; Brandenburg Concerto #5 in D, BWV 1050; Cantata #60, O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort: Duet, O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort.  Broadcast during the 1:00-2:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 19, 2010, 2:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Partita #6 in e, BWV 830.  Broadcast during the 2:00-3:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 19, 2010, 3:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Cantata #4, Christ lag in Todesbanden.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #6 in Bb, BWV 1051; Mass in b, BWV 232.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2:00 PM CDT.
Handel's Water Music Suite #2 in D.  Broadcast during the 2:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, March 21, 2010, 3:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Keyboard Concerto #1 in d, BWV 1052; Magnificat in D, BWV 243.  Broadcast during the 3:00-6:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Sunday, March 21, 2010, 11:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Flute Sonata in g, BWV 1020.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, March 22, 2010, 9:00 AM CDT.
Hildegard von Bingen's O Virtus Sapientie.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Monday, March 22, 2010, 11:00 PM CDT.
Clarke's Prelude, Allegro and Pastorale.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 11:00 PM CDT.
Telemann's Heroic Marches.  Broadcast during the 11:00-12:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 12:00 noon CDT.
Lutes and ViolsIt Was A Lover and His Lass; Viol Fantasy #9; Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite.  Broadcast during the 12:00-1:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9:00 AM CDT.
Tallis' Motet, Spem in Alium.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 3:00 PM CDT.
Handel's Harp Concerto in F, Op 4/5.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Thursday, March 25, 2010, 9:00 AM CDT.
Perotin's Organum, Viderunt OmnesBach's Flute Sonata in E, BWV 1034.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 26, 2010, 9:00 AM CDT.
Purcell's Fantasia #2 in F, Z 733.  Broadcast during the 9:00-10:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:00 AM CDT.
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #2 in F, BWV 1047.  Vivaldi's Griselda: Trio, Non plù regina.  Broadcast during the 10:00-11:00 "Midday with Lisa Flynn" program on WFMT Radio.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 3:00 PM CDT.
Bach's Two-Keyboard Concerto #1 in c, BWV 1060.  Broadcast during the 3:00-4:00 time period on WFMT Radio.

Friday, March 19, 2010, 7:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort will give a pre-concert lecture for "Stravaganze! The Virtuoso Violinists".
Location:  Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-255-3610; visit the Consort website; or e-mail consort @ newberry.org.
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Location:  Location:  Oriental Institute, 1155 East 58th Street Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Location:  Northwestern University's Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston, Illinois.