Semi-staged performance of the opera "Dido & Aeneas" by Henry Purcell
Cast:
Dido & Sorceress - Evelyn Tubb, soprano (England)
Aeneas - Thomas Meglioranza, baritone (New York)
Belinda - Julia Matthews, soprano (Pennsylvania)
Second Woman - Elizabeth Packard Arnold, soprano
First Witch - Allison Brown, soprano
Second Witch - Terrance Barber, countertenor (New York)
Sailor - Kevin Sutton, tenor (Dallas)
Spirit - Brad Fugate, countertenor (Boston)
About the concert
Considered one of Purcell's most successful pieces, Dido & Aeneas is a tuneful and riveting work, whose story depicts the tragic love between Dido & Aeneas with passion and strength. It is Purcell's only opera and today the most popular and most often performed piece.
The core of the ensemble is from Atlanta, but also includes early music specialists from Dallas, New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Charleston, Philadelphia, Yugoslavia and England, including the baroque music specialist, Michael Fields, an American who lives in England for the past 30 years.
The ensemble, founded in 1998, will feature English soprano Evelyn Tubb singing the role of Dido and the Sorceress. Ms. Tubb is known throughout the world for her fine music performances, expertise in teaching, and a number of CDs that she recorded as a soloist or member of groups such as The Consort of Musicke and Sprezzatura, for labels such as Hyperion, Sony, EMI, Musica Oscura and, most recently, Et Cetera . Thomas Meglioranza, a winner of the 2002 Concert Artists Guild International Competition will sing the role of Aeneas. Julia Matthews, a well-known soprano from Atlanta who recently moved to Pennsylvania, will sing the role of Belinda, Dido's sister, and Elizabeth Packard Arnold will sing the role of the Second Woman. Other cast members include soprano Alison Brown and New York's countertenor Terrance Barber (as the two witches), as well as Dallas' tenor Kevin Sutton (in the role of the Sailor) and Boston's countertenor Brad Fugate (in the role of the Spirit of Mercury). Directed from the harpsichord by Predrag Gosta.
The chorus for this concert is a select ensemble of soloists.
NTB Chamber Choir was most recently featured in the Atlanta premiere of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 in March of 2002, when its performance was reviewed as "one of the best early music performances this year" (Pipeline, May 2002). The orchestra is, for this occasion, doubled. All musicians play on period instruments of Purcell's time, and the pitch is lower than today - as it was in 17th century London.
During three days ahead of the performance, New Trinity Baroque and its cast will record this opera for a new commercial CD release. This project is supported with grants from the Early Music Network, and with the effort of the Friends of New Trinity Baroque .
Venue
ATLANTA, Peachtree Christian Church, 1580 Peachtree St NE
(Friends of New Trinity Baroque, Members of Early Music Network, Retired, Handicapped & Students with Student ID)
MORE ABOUT PERFORMERS:
Baroque Orchestra members:
James Gallagher (Dallas), baroque violin (LEADER)
Martie Perry, baroque violin (Indianapolis)
Ute Marks, baroque violin
Mirna Ogrizovic (Yugoslavia), baroque violin
Ethan Busteed (Dallas), baroque violin
Sinisa Ciric (Yugoslavia), baroque viola
Randy Hirsh, baroque viola
Martha Bishop, bass violin continuo
Joshua Lee, viola da gamba continuo
Predrag Gosta, harpsichord continuo & conductor
Mark Husey, harpsichord (tutti)
Michael Fields (England), lute/theorbo/baroque guitar continuo
NTB Chamber Choir:
SOPRANOS: Alison Brown, Carolina Rodriguez, Donna Weaver, Marcia Grayson
ALTOS: Terrance Barber, Brad Fugate, Emese Vas
TENORS: Kevin Sutton, Steven Soph
BASSES: Patrick Newell, Joe Lowery
September 8, 2002
Once I had a Sweetheart
"Once I had a Sweetheart"
September 8, 2002, at 4:00 PM
Perofrmers:
Evelyn Tubb, soprano (England)
Michael Fields, lute & theorbo (England)
About the concert
Hosted by All Saints Lutheran Church as a part of its 2002/03 Concert Season, the concert will present famous English soprano Evelyn Tubb and American-born lutenist Michael Fields, in a program of music from 17th century England, entitled "Once I was a Sweetheart". The audience will be able to enjoy compositions by Henry Purcell, his brother Daniel Purcell, John Eccles and other composers who worked in London (and further) in the second part of the 17th century.
Evelyn Tubb has become one of the major names in the happy army of musicians who have been seeking out some of the lost treasure of an earlier time, and trying to restore the colours on some of the better known masters. This journey began while she was studying at the Guildhall School of Music, and continues in recitals with guitarist/lutenist Michael Fields, in opera and oratorio, and as a member of The Consort of Musicke, performing all over the world and recording many CDs. Evelyn has always been an eclectic musician, enjoying outings to rock, jazz and folk music, as well as dance, and more recently T'ai-chi, all of which have contributed much to her style as a performer. She is also much in demand as a teacher for courses worldwide; she is professor of singing at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and is a regular guest teacher at Dartington International Summer School. Evelyn's main desire is to act as a servant for the music, in order to share the magic of the 'sacred space' of performance with anyone who wishes to join her.
Michael Fields began his musical journey playing folk, rock and jazz in his native California. A romantic interest in older music brought him to England in 1974 to study classical guitar and lute. He now brings together his interests in history, art, theatre, movement and philosophy in a multi-faceted career performing, directing and teaching which has taken him around the world several times. Recordings include numerous CDs with Evelyn Tubb, The Consort of Musicke and the ensemble Kaleidoscope. In addition to co-directing the ensemble Sprezzatura, he is director of the Mayfield Chamber Opera Company, and Vox Animae (an ensemble dedicated to the performance of medieval music-drama). Michael is also a familiar artist at Dartington International Summer School.
In Americas, both artists are present in recitals, as soloists, and as teachers. This year, with the New Trinity Baroque, they are engaged in recording Purcell's famous opera "Dido & Aeneas" for a new commercial CD release.
This project is supported the Friends of Music at All Saints Lutheran Church.
Venue
Lilburn, All Saints Lutheran Church, 722 Rockbridge Rd SW
FREE - Donations Accepted
(Retired, Handicapped & Students)
For more information please call the church at 770 923-7283, or call NTB at 770 638-7554. Alternativelly, you may email us at newtrinitybaroque@earlymusic.net .
October 12 & 13, 2002
La Follia
"La Follia"
October 12 & 13, 2002
Program
Trio Sonata "La Follia" in D minor Op. 1/12, RV 63, by Antonio Vivaldi
Variations on "Les folies d'Espagne" for viola da gamba & continuo, by Marin Marais
Concerto for two equal bass viols, No. 44 "Tombeau les Regrets", by Augustin Dautrecourt dit Sainte-Colombe
Trio Sonata "La Treccha", by Taquinio Merula
Improvisation on “La Follia” theme
Performers
James Gallagher, baroque violin
Mirna Ogrizovic, baroque violin
Martha Bishop, baroque 'cello & viola da gamba
Joshua Lee, viola da gamba & baroque double bass
Predrag Gosta, harpsichord & director
Venues:
OCTOBER 12 (Sat.), 8:15 PM
ATLANTA, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
OCTOBER 13 (Sun.), 3:00 PM
ATLANTA, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
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October 25 & 27, 2002
Musikalische Exequien (1636)
Musikalische Exequien (1636)
WE ARE SORRY TO INFORM YOU THAT THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF OUR CONTROL
October 25 & 27, 2002
Program
Musikalische Exequien Op.7, SWV 279-281, by Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
Performers
Choir of New Trinity Baroque
with Mark Husey, conductor
Also participating:
Predrag Gosta, organ
Michael Fields, theorbo (England)
Martha Bishop, viola da gamba
About the concert
I Concert in Form einer teutschen Begräbnis-Messe (25:59) II Motette "Herr, wenn ich nur Dich habe (3:39)
III Canticum B.Simeonis "Herr, nun lässest Du Deinen Diener (4:55) Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt (Geistliche Chormusik-SWV380) (3:04) Selig sind die Toten (Geistliche Chormusik-SWV391) (4:21) So fahr ich hin zu Jesu Christ (Geistliche Chormusik-SWV379) (3:13) Ich bin die Auferstehung (Kleine Geistliche KonzerteII-SWV324) (4:02) O lieber Herre Gott (Kleine Geistliche KonzerteI-SWV287) (3:35) Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes (Geistliche Chormusik-SWV386) (5:01)
During his long life Heinrich Schütz produced many pieces of music which introduced new techniques and idioms into Germany, while promoting the use of the German language as a medium for music of all sorts. As such he was one of the first composers and he exerted considerable influence over later generations. He did most of this as Kapellmeister to the Elector of Saxony in Dresden. Approximately 500 pieces by Schütz survive, though many more are known to be lost; they are overwhelmingly sacred in character and were mainly published in a number of large collections, of which some of the main ones are the Madrigals (1611), Psalms of David (1619), Cantiones Sacrae (1625), Symphoniæ Sacæ I, II and III (1629, 1647 and 1650), Kleine Geistliche Konzerte I and II (1636 and 1638) and the Geistliche Chormusik (1648).
During two stays in Venice (1609-13 and 1629) Schütz absorbed many of the developments taking place in Italy, which he put to use subsequently in his works. For example the Psalms of David started his polychoral settings of (predominantly) psalms, while the Cantiones Sacrae and Symphoniæ Sacæ illustrate his successive adaptations of the monodic style to German needs. In contrast to these the Geistliche Chormusik contains 29 German polyphonic motets in a more traditional idiom. During the thirty years' war (1618-1648), Schütz's circumstances worsened dramatically particularly after 1630, which led to him travelling to a number of other courts as well as Denmark. During these years he wrote pieces for reduced forces, reflecting hard times, published in the Kleine Geistliche Konzerte I and II and Symphoniæ Sacæ II. After the end of the war he repeatedly petitioned for retirement, which was granted eventually. Of miscellaneous later works, the three passions (St John, Luke and Matthew) and the Christmas story were notable. Schütz made little use of chorales in his compositions, and no instrumental music by him survives. Of some dramatic works known to have been written, none survive.
Venues:
OCTOBER 25 (Fri.)
SANDY SPRINGS, St. Jude the Apostle Church
OCTOBER 27 (Sun.), 7:30 PM
LILBURN, All Saints Lutheran Church
November 16 & 17, 2002
Arias for Farinelli
"Arias for Farinelli"
most lovable compositions written for famous castrati Farinelli and Senesino, featuring the "Incredible! Stunning! Distinctive!" countertenor Terrance Barber
November 16 & 17, 2002
Program
George Frideric Handel: Overture to opera Orlando
Nicola Antonio Porpora: Alto giove (Polifemo)
G.F. Handel: Frondi tenere... Ombra mai fu (Serse)
G.F. Handel: Pena tiranna (Amadigi)
G.F. Handel: Overture to opera Rinaldo
G.F. Handel: Sinfonia to Cara sposa (Rinaldo)
G.F. Handel: Cara sposa (Rinaldo)
Riccardo Broschi: Son qual nave (Artaserse, by J.A. Hasse)
About the concert
New Trinity Baroque orchestra, led by Predrag Gosta and hailed by the critics as "... exuberant and exactingly prepared ... an ensemble worth following" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) will present music for voice and orchestra written by the masters of the Baroque era, George Frideric Handel, Nicola Porpora, and Riccardo Broschi.
Former member of Chanticleer (reviewed by the Oregonian as "...the jewel in Chanticleer's crown") and now residing in New York, Terrance Barber's "superb soprano" (Herald Tribune) will be featured in a set of virtuosic and deeply emotional arias written for the two greatest castrati of the 18 th century - Carlo Broschi, called "Farinelli," and Francesco Bernardi, called "Senesino."
Many will recognize beautiful arias from the movie "Farinelli - Il Castratto", including "Alto Giove" by N. Porpora, "Cara sposa" by G.F. Handel, etc.
Venues:
NOVEMBER 16 (Sat.), 8:15 PM
ATLANTA, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
NOVEMBER 17 (Sun.), 7:00 PM
STONE MOUNTAIN, Rock of Ages Lutheran Church
(Friends of New Trinity Baroque, Members of Early Music Network & Handicapped)
NEW TRINITY BAROQUE ORCHESTRA:
on period instruments
J oyce Alper, baroque oboe
Steve Acklin, baroque bassoon
James Gallagher, baroque violin (leader)
Mirna Ogrizovic, baroque violin
Sinisa Ciric, baroque violin & viola
Pepina Dell'Olio, baroque violin & viola
Martha Bishop, baroque 'cello (continuo)
Joshua Lee, baroque double bass (continuo)
Predrag Gosta, harpsichord (continuo) & director
February 8 & 9, 2003
Virtuoso Violin Sonatas
Virtuoso Violin Sonatas
Featuring James Gallagher, baroque violin
Saturday & Sunday,
February 8 & 9, 2003
Program
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704): Sonata I in A Major (8 Sonatae a Violono Solo, Salzburg 1681), for baroque violin & b.c. Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707): Sonata in A Minor, BuxWV 272 (without opus number), for baroque violin, viola da gamba & b.c.
Jean-Féry Rebel (1666-1747): Sonate Cinquième in D Major (Sonates a Violon seul, Paris 1713), for baroque violin & b.c.
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767): Fantasia XII in A Minor (XII Fantasias per il Violino senza Basso, Hamburg 1735), for baroque violin solo
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): Sonata in F Major, Walsh Op. 1 No. 12, for baroque violin & b.c.
P erformers:
James Gallagher, baroque violin
Martha Bishop, baroque 'cello & viola da gamba
Predrag Gosta, harpsichord
About the concert
Three members of New Trinity Baroque, James Gallagher, Martah Bishop and Predrag Gosta, will present most exciting and most virtuosic sonatas for Violin and continuo, by German, French and English masters. Come to hear the wonderous sound of violin, featuring James Gallagher, an exqisite young baroque violinist from Dallas.
"... exuberant and exactingly prepared ... New Trinity Baroque is an ensemble worth following" (Pierre Ruhe, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sept. 2002)
Venues:
FEBRUARY 8 (Sat.), 8:15 PM
Atlanta, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
FEBRUARY 9 (Sun.), 4:00 PM
Lilburn, All Saints Lutheran Church
(Friends of New Trinity Baroque, Members of Early Music Network, ArtsCard members & Handicapped)
February 26, 2003
Muffat's Concerto Grosso, and Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony
Muffat's Concerto Grosso, and
Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony
featuring New Trinity Baroque, and Georgia State University Symphony Orchestra, with Predrag Gosta, conductor
PREVIEW CONCERT - FREE
Wednesday,
February 26, 2003
Program
Georg Muffat: Concerto Grosso II in g minor (NTB)
Franz Schubert: "Unfinished" Symphony (GSU SO)
About the concert
New Trinity Baroque orchestra as well as Georgia State University Symphony Orchestra, under the batton of Predrag Gosta, will present two symphonic works by two German composers: a Concerto Grosso by Georg Muffat, and Symphony No. 9 ("Unfinished") by Franz Schubert...
Venues:
MARCH 26 (Wed.), 7:30 PM
Atlanta, Georgia State University's Recital Hall
NEW TRINITY BAROQUE ORCHESTRA:
on period instruments
James Gallagher, baroque violin (leader) (Texas)
Gesa Kordes, baroque violin (Germany)
Mirna Ogrizovic, baroque violin (Yugoslavia)
Martha Perry, baroque violin (Indiana)
Shawn Pagliarini, baroque violin (TBC)
Pat Vas Dias, baroque violin
Sinisa Ciric, baroque viola (Yugoslavia)
Pepina Dell'Olio, baroque viola (Yugoslavia)
J oyce Alper, baroque oboe (Texas)
TBA, baroque oboe
Steve Acklin, baroque bassoon
Martha Bishop, baroque 'cello
Joshua Lee, baroque double bass
Michael Fileds, chitarrone & baroque guitar (England)
Mark Husey, harpsichord
Predrag Gosta, conductor
March 1 & 2, 2003
The Art of Concerto Grosso
"The Art of Concerto Grosso"
featuring New Trinity Baroque Orchestra,
Predrag Gosta, conductor
Saturday & Sunday,
March 1 & 2, 2003
Program
Georg Muffat: Concerto Grosso II in g minor
(‘Armonico Tributo,’ 1682)
George Frideric Handel: Concerto Grosso X,
in d minor (Op. 6)
Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso IV,
in D major (Op. 6)
Francesco Geminiani: Concerto Grosso XII, ‘Follia,’
in d minor (after Corelli, Op. 5)
About the concert
New Trinity Baroque orchestra, under the batton of its artistic director and founder, Predrag Gosta, will present selection of exuberant Concerti for grand orchestra by four great composers, representatives of the grosso "style".
"... exuberant and exactingly prepared ... New Trinity Baroque is an ensemble worth following" (Pierre Ruhe, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sept. 2002)
Venues:
MARCH 1 (Sat.), 8:00 PM
Atlanta, Peachtree Christian Church
MARCH 2 (Sun.), 3:00 PM
Atlanta, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
(Friends of New Trinity Baroque, Members of Early Music Network, ArtsCard members & Handicapped)
NEW TRINITY BAROQUE ORCHESTRA:
on period instruments
James Gallagher, baroque violin (Dallas)
Judson Griffin, baroque violin (New York)
Mirna Ogrizovic, baroque violin
Martha Perry, baroque violin (Bloomington)
Sofia Vitek, baroque violin (Oberlin)
Patricia Vas Dias, baroque violin
Sinisa Ciric, baroque viola
Pepina Dell'Olio, baroque viola (Yugoslavia)
Martha Bishop, baroque 'cello
Josip Petrac, baroque 'cello (Croatia)
Joshua Lee, baroque double bass
Michael Fileds, chitarrone & baroque guitar (England)
Mark Husey, harpsichord
Predrag Gosta, conductor & Artistic Director
March 29 & 30, 2003
Leçons de Ténèbres
"Leçons de Ténèbres"
by Fra nçois Couperin & Sonatas for
Viola da Gamba by Marin Marais
with Julia Matthews & Allison Brown, sopranos,
Joshua Lee, basse de viole,
and Predrag Gosta, clavecin
Saturday & Sunday,
March 29 & 30, 2003
Program
"Leçons de Ténèbres," by François Couperin
Sonatas for Basse de Viole and Basso Continuo, by Marin Marais
About the concert
New Trinity Baroque will present three Lesons for Holy Week by famous French composer F. Couperin, as well as two Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and b.c. by his contemporary, Marin Marais.
"... exuberant and exactingly prepared ... New Trinity Baroque is an ensemble worth following" (Pierre Ruhe, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sept. 2002)
Venues:
MARCH 29 (Sat.), 8:15 PM
Atlanta, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
MARCH 30 (Sun.), 3:00 PM
Atlanta, St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
(Friends of New Trinity Baroque, Members of Early Music Network, ArtsCard members & Handicapped)
June 10, 2003
A Special Appearance at the
A Special Appearance at the
2003 Boston Early Music Festival
"A Musical Voyage: From Venice and Dalmatia to Germany"
A 17th Century Musical Extravaganza of virtuosic sonatas & chaconnas by Italian, Croatian, English & German composers
Tuesday,
June 10, 2003
Program
Dario Castello: Sonata Decima a 3 LISTEN MP3
Dario Castello: Sonata Terza a 2 LISTEN MP3
Biagio Marini: Sonata sopra "la Monica" LISTEN MP3
Tomaso Cecchini: Sonata Prima, for violin and viola da gamba senza continuo
Johann Kapsberger: Tocatta Arpeggiata
Johann Krieger: Sonata for two violins and b.c.
Henry Purcell: A New Ground in E Minor (solo harpsichord)
Performers
James Gallagher, baroque violin (Dallas)
Martha Perry, baroque violin (Bloomington)
Joshua Lee, viola da gamba
Michael Fields, chitarrone (Great Britain)
and Predrag Gosta, harpsichord
About the concert
New Trinity Baroque, led by Predrag Gosta and hailed by the critics as "... exuberant and exactingly prepared ... an ensemble worth following" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) will present music by European composers of the 17th century.
Venues:
Louis XV Ballroom
Boston Center for Adult Education at The Gamble Mansion
5 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
Time: 3:00 PM
photo used with permission
(BEMF Pass, EMA members, Friends of New Trinity Baroque, Members of Early Music Network & Students)
June 14 & 15, 2003
Monteverdi: "Selva Morale e Spirituale"
Monteverdi:
"Selva Morale e Spirituale"
Sacred Music by Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) as performed at St. Mark's in 17th century Venice
Saturday & Sunday,
June 14 & 15, 2003
Program (selections):
"Laudate Dominum" primo, a 6 voci, 2 violini e continuo
"Ut queant laxis," a 2 soprani, 2 violini e continuo
"Iste Confessor" primo, a voce sola, 2 violini e continuo
"Laudate pueri" secondo, a 5 voci, 2 violini e continuo
"Pianto della Madonna" a voce sola e continuo
"Salve Regina" a 3 voci e continuo
"Jubilet tota civitas," a voce sola e continuo
"Deus tuorum militum" secondo, a 3 voci, 2 violini e continuo
"Confitebor" secondo, a 3 voce, 2 violini e continuo
"Beatus Vir" primo, a 6 voci, 2 violini e continuo
Performers
Elizabeth Packard Arnold, soprano
Carolina Rodriguez, soprano (Venezuela)
Holly McCarren, alto
Leif Aruhn-Solen, tenor (Sweden)
Kevin Sutton, tenor (Dallas)
Predrag Gosta, basso & Artistic Director
Martha Perry, violino da brazzo (Bloomington)
Mirna Ogrizovic, violino da brazzo (Yugoslavia)
Joshua Lee, violone
Martha Bishop, violone
Michael Fields, chitarrone (England)
Alan Raines, organo
Venues:
JUNE 14 (Sat.), 8:15 PM
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany,
2089 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta
JUNE 15 (Sun.), 8:00 PM
Peachtree Christian Church,
1580 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta
(Friends of New Trinity Baroque, Members of Early Music Network, ArtsCard members & Handicapped)
March 25, 27 & 29, 2004
Claudio Monteverdi: "L'incoronazione di Poppea"
Claudio Monteverdi:
"L'incoronazione di Poppea"
March 25, 27 & 29, 2004
Program
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643): Opera "L'inzoronazione di Poppea" / Opera "Coronation of Poppea" (1642)
A joint project with the University of Kenntucky Opera Department, Lexington, KY
Performers
New Trinity Baroque, on period instruments:
Judson Griffin, violino da brazzo (New York)
TBA, violino da brazzo
William Bauer, viola da brazzo (St. Louis)
Martie Perry, viola da brazzo (Bloomington)
Joshua Lee, viola da gamba
Michael Fields, chitarrone & arciliuto (England)
Predrag Gosta, clavicembalo
and vocal soloists of the University of Kenntucky Opera Department; coordinator: Everett McCorvey
Stage Director: Sandra Bernhardt (University of Cincinnaty College-Conservatory of Music)
