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*($50 per ticket purchased is a tax deductible contribution).
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Camerata Ventapane.*
*The Camerata Ventapane is a 501(c)(3) organization, and
contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by
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Barrett Sills, Artistic Director
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A weekend festival that is part of Houston Celebrates Mexico
2010, a year of events marking the Bicentennial of Mexico’s
Independence and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution,
coordinated by the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston,
with the support of Bank of America.
Reflections from the 4th
International Music Festival 2010
in San Miguel & Mexico City
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Please detach and return with your check in the enclosed
envelope. You will receive your ticket(s), a parking token for
the Moran Center Garage on Sul Ross St., and an
acknowledgement of the tax deductible* portion of your
ticket(s) at the Gala reservation table on September 4th at
Jones Hall – The University of St. Thomas.
Festival de Música Barroca
de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.
in collaboration with
The University of St. Thomas
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River Oaks
Bookstore
327o Westheimer
Houston, Tx 77098
713-520-0061
400 Years of Music and Culture
in New Spain-Mexico
Houston Celebrates Mexico
2010
Weekend Festival Program
All events occur at The University of St. Thomas
Friday, September 3rd Cullen Hall, 7:30 pm
A Literary and Musical Evening
Free to students, faculty, and the public.
Presentation of the Book, ‘Adventures of a Cello,’ by its author,
Carlos Prieto.
From the Artistic Director
In this year of the bicentennial of Mexico’s War of
Independence of 1810 and centennial of the Mexican
Revolution of 1910, it is a pleasure to celebrate the rich
tradition of Mexican music. Camerata Ventapane Houston has
collaborated with the University of St. Thomas to present a
weekend festival of musical events that will inform, entertain,
and enrich. These programs are inspirations from our recent 4 th
International Baroque Music Festival in Mexico, a ten day
series of events produced annually in San Miguel de Allende,
Guanajuato and Mexico City in conjunction with our Mexican
Partner, the Festival de Música Barroca de San Miguel de
Allende, A.C. Featured artists in our weekend celebration in
Houston will be renowned cellist Carlos Prieto and composer
Javier Alvarez, in addition to young musicians from both sides
of the border. This will be an unusual opportunity to
experience outstanding musical talent as a part of Houston
Celebrates Mexico 2010. In tribute to Mexico’s gala year, we
have borrowed from our Festival 2010 in Mexico the title- Ecos
de Una Nación Viva México!---- Barrett Sills
Event Committee
Dr. Dorothy Caram Dr. Henry Kirby
Co-Chairs
Gretta Boshara
Sarah Lu Burrowes
Ligia Conklin
Sharon Davis
Velma Guy
Dr. Brady Knapp
Anna Martens
Ricardo Molina
Sheila Palmer
Glenna Scharon
Joan Schell
Barrett Sills
Cathy Valentin
Cover art by Mexican artist Rodrigo Cruz.
The Committee wishes to thank the sponsors and patrons
for their generous support and in-kind contributions.
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Cello and Piano Recital: Carlos Prieto, cello, and Robert Brewer,
piano.
Reception & Book Signing in the lobby by Mr. Prieto, sponsored
by the River Oaks Bookstore
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Saturday, September 4th 6:00 pm - 9pm
Cullen Hall, 6:00pm
Pre-Concert Lecture, Dawn and Sunset: Contemporary Music
by Mexican Composers, by Dr. Javier Alvarez. Free to students,
faculty, and the public.
St. Basil Chapel, 7:00pm
Music From the Baroque and Other Treasures Composed for
the Cathedrals of Mexico. The University St. Thomas Chamber
Singers and soloists, conducted by Dr. Brady Knapp.
Free to students, faculty, and the public.
Jones Hall Patio, 7:45pm
Reception and refreshments al fresco. Cooling fruit drinks and
botanas Mexicanas. Sponsored by the Mexican Tourism Office.
Free to students, faculty, and the public.
Artists
Cecilia Duarte, Mexican mezzo-soprano, a frequent collaborator
with Mexican composer Alberto Espino. Ms. Duarte is known to
Houston audiences for her work with Houston Grand Opera and as
soloist in other local venues.
Alberto Espino. Contemporary Mexican composer and
keyboardist, Mr. Espino has written several musicals that have
toured Mexico to great success. He has recently completed the
filming of a movie featuring his compositions.
Brady Knapp. Dr. Knapp is Professor of Choral and Vocal
Studies at St. Thomas University. He is leader of the University
Singers, Pop Singers, the St. Thomas Chamber Singers, head of
the University’s Opera Workshop, and developer of a program in
Pedagogy. He conducts choir concerts in the U.S. and abroad.
Carlos Prieto, internationally renowned cellist, author, raconteur,
and winner of awards from heads of governments. Mr. Prieto is a
prolific contributor to the flow of music throughout the Western
Hemisphere, Europe, and the Far East. He has written seven
books, premiered scores of compositions (many dedicated to him),
and his discography includes more than ninety compositions.
The University of St. Thomas Chamber Singers. A small,
select group of singers made up of students, local professionals
and University of St. Thomas music alumni, and directed by Dr.
Brady Knapp.
The following events require a purchased Gala Ticket:
Jones Hall, 8:15pm
Gala Concert, Contemporary Classical and Popular Music. Two
String Quartets composed by Dr. Javier Alvarez, performed by the
Apollo Chamber Players. A Medley of Songs composed by
Alberto Espino, sung by mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte,
accompanied by the composer on the piano. A finale with Ms.
Duarte, the Apollo Chamber Players, and Mr. Espino.
Crooker Center, 9:00pm
Gala Dinner. A chance to meet the artists and enjoy Margaritas
and a dinner menu of Mexican delicacies, served with a selection
of Mexican wines.
Artists
Javier Alvarez. Mexican composer, educator, and recipient of
many international awards, he is dean of the school of music,
Conservatorio de las Rosas, in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, the
oldest Music Conservatory in the Western Hemisphere.
Apollo Chamber Players. A consortium of dynamic young
virtuosi that includes co-founders violinists Matthew Detrick and
Timothy Peters, Apollo violist Matthew Carrington, and cellist
Matthew Dudzik as festival performers.
Robert Brewer. Well known Houston organist-pianist-composerchoirmaster, Mr. Brewer lends his considerable talent to the
Literary and Musical Evening in concert with Carlos Prieto.
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