Week 2 of the Festival is typically busy, and this year is
no exception, with SIX events. Three
of these are debut performances of new ensembles.
Friday, Feb 10, at
7:30 is the inaugural performance of Schola
Cincinnati, a new professional vocal ensemble dedicated to music of the
Renaissance. Founder Jason Harris, a Grammy winner formerly of Oberlin, is a
man with a mission: to give the city an ensemble that ranks with the best-known
groups in the US. His hand-picked singers will debut with music composed around
the poetry of the Song of Solomon.
Lassus, Palestrina, Victoria, and others all mined this most secular book of
the Bible for lyrics literal and allegorical, romantic and sacred. The
beautiful acoustics of St Peter in Chains downtown will add to the experience.
Come help break a champagne bottle across the bow of this ambitious project.
Tickets $15, $5 students. http://catacoustic.com/event/enclosed-garden/?instance_id=397
Saturday, Feb 11, at
3:00 will see another new group to the Festival. The Caladrian Ensemble, newly formed this year, features
instrumental chamber music from the late Baroque era. This concert will present
Jennifer Roig-Francoli on Baroque violin, with music by Bach, Haydn, Rust, and
others, at Old St. Mary’s in Over-the-Rhine. Tickets $10, $7 seniors. http://catacoustic.com/event/caladrian-ensemble/?instance_id=399
Sunday, Feb 12, 2:00.
The Cincinnati Art Museum in Eden Park presents an occasional concert series called MUSE in
its Great Hall. Today will feature Schola
Cincinnati, in an abbreviated repeat performance of their debut on Fri Feb
10. http://catacoustic.com/event/schola-at-the-art-museum/?instance_id=400
Sunday, Feb 12, 5:00.
Every month the Cincinnati Bach Ensemble
prepares entire cantatas and other works by Bach, his contemporaries, and his
predecessors, to be sung during Evensong. Every month! This month it’s music by
Bach and Handel, and includes as soloist CSO flautist Randy Bowman. Part of an Episcopal evensong service, to which all are welcome. In Terrace Park. http://catacoustic.com/event/bach-vespers-4/?instance_id=391
Sunday, Feb 12, 8:00.
It’s that time of year: Classical Revolution! The second Sunday of every month classical
music comes where people live, at the Northside Tavern in Northside. And every
February the music gets old – really old. A potpourri of ensembles and musical
eras will grace the backroom stage. Past years have included hurdy-gurdy and Viking
songs, Elizabethan tavern songs, lutes, flutes, and surprises galore. Come and
have an ale of a good time. http://catacoustic.com/event/classical-revolution-3/?instance_id=387
Tuesday, Feb 14,
12:10. One more brand new group will debut this action-packed week. Fleurs de Lys focuses on French music
as performed by strings, winds, and voice. Today’s concert will include music
of Couperin, Moulinié, and others. As usual, bring your lunch or purchase one
at Christ Church downtown for $5. http://catacoustic.com/event/fleur-de-lys/?instance_id=393
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