Michigan’s Presenter of Early Classical Music 2014–15 Season Schedule 2014–15 Season at a Glance Concerts 2014 Location September 21 Anonymous 4 Ann Arbor October 24 Asteria Ann Arbor October 25 Asteria Bloomfield Hills November 21 REBEL Ann Arbor November 22 REBEL Bloomfield Hills January 16 East of the River Ann Arbor January 17 East of the River Bloomfield Hills February 13 Les Voix humaines Ann Arbor February 14 Les Voix humaines Bloomfield Hills March 20 Wayward Sisters Ann Arbor March 21 Wayward Sisters Bloomfield Hills April 10 Pablo Mahave-Veglia and Shin Hwang Ann Arbor April 11 Pablo Mahave-Veglia and Shin Hwang Bloomfield Hills 2015 Lecture/Demonstrations 2014 November 22 REBEL Ann Arbor January 17 East of the River Ann Arbor February 14 Les Voix humaines Ann Arbor 2015 Visit us online at www.academyofearlymusic.org Instrument images courtesy of The Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments, University of Michigan Welcome to our 34th Season We are pleased to announce the Academy of Early Music’s 2014–15 season! The concerts on our series feature a mix of internationally acclaimed artists, emerging ensembles, and long-time friends. What they all have in common is a dedication to early classical music and a commitment to delivering performances of the highest caliber. With over 500 years of music offered this season, there is something for everyone. From a 13th-century manuscript to the birth of the Romantic Period, the Academy of Early Music’s 2014–15 season explores the music that shaped the world in which we live today. What is Early Music? Early music is a repertoire that spans nearly 1,000 years, from around 800–1800. It was composed as art music for royalty and wealthy patrons, as integral parts of religious services, and as entertainment for those living in cities and the countryside. It was the soundtrack for everyday life. Early music is also a manner of performance. It is an attempt to reacquaint our world with this soundtrack as it was originally heard. Performers who specialize in early music use period instruments and employ the techniques and styles that the composer envisioned when the music was written. Their performances bring out a passion, intensity, and excitement in this music that sounds fresh to our ears. Early music comes from a time in which the seeds of the modern world were sown. It is a gateway to that past, and those who experience it gain a new perspective on our present. Early music provides context to our world. Early music provides understanding. Through its performances and educational programs, the Academy of Early Music guides modern audiences on a journey to this past. Join us as we explore a world that shaped the one we live in today. Performance The Academy’s concert series is the only one in Michigan that is dedicated exclusively to early music, with performances featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Presented in intimate settings that foster communication between artists and audiences, Academy performances allow listeners to revisit the past through a journey that helps frame the present. Along the way, audiences are introduced to music—beautiful, inspiring, and timeless music—written by some of the greatest composers who ever lived. Anonymous 4 Education Opportunities to experience the world of early music are not confined to concert performances alone. The Academy’s preconcert lectures are conversations that explore musical concepts as well as historical and cultural contexts. Audience members are encouraged to talk to the artists and ask them questions after the performance, as well as examine their musical instruments during intermission. Standalone lecture/demonstrations and workshops provide a more in-depth experience, and master classes help prepare future performers of early music. Rex Benincasa of ALBA Consort Anonymous 4 Marie & Marion: Motets and Songs from the Montpellier Manuscript Sunday, September 21 · 3:30 PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ann Arbor $45 Reserved $35 Reserved (Members) $35 General Admission $10 Students “Their impressive vocal blend, purity of tone and distinctive individual voices...were beautifully highlighted here.” – New York Times “Few medieval-music specialists on the planet are as celebrated as Anonymous 4.” – San Francisco Classical Voice Renowned for their unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, the four women of Anonymous 4 combine historical scholarship with contemporary performance intuition to create their magical sound. Anonymous 4 has performed for sold-out audiences on major concert series and at festivals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East; and has made 19 best-selling recordings for Harmonia Mundi USA. In Marie & Marion, the ensemble returns to the Montpellier Codex, an important source for 13th-century French polyphony. The program includes both motets of devotion to the Virgin Mary and those of very earthly love for Marion, Marot, Marotele, and their amorous anonymous sisters. A selection of chant masterpieces (fragments of which are used in the motet tenor lines), and trouvère chansons complete their program. Asteria Medieval Love Songs Inspired by Arthurian Romance Known around the world for their intimate and moving performances, Asteria brings to life the exquisite love songs of medieval Burgundy. Their historically informed settings and personal interpretations are based on extensive archival research into original sources in Paris, Basel, and The Hague. This engaging duo brings out the passion and emotional richness of late medieval vocal and instrumental music. While King Arthur is considered a British king, it was a 12th-century Frenchman who brought him into the medieval consciousness, writing stories of the exploits of Arthur and his knights. Asteria presents a concert of 15th-century chansons with themes drawn from the original Arthurian romances, following the story of Yvain, a knight of King Arthur’s court, as he pursues his quest for glory, honor, and love. Friday, October 24 · 8 PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ann Arbor Saturday, October 25 · 8 PM Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills $25 General $22 Members and Seniors $5 Students REBEL Irregular Pearls: Musical Treasures of the 17th & 18th Centuries Friday, November 21 · 8 PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ann Arbor Saturday, November 22 · 8 PM Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills $25 General $22 Members and Seniors $5 Students Special Lecture/Demonstration Saturday, November 22 · 1 PM Ann Arbor District Library 343 South Fifth Avenue Free Admission Named after the innovative French Baroque composer Jean-Féry Rebel (1666-1747), REBEL was formed in the Netherlands in 1991 and has since earned an impressive international reputation, enchanting diverse audiences with their expressive style and their virtuosic, provocative approach to the Baroque and Classical repertoire. REBEL has performed to critical acclaim across Europe and North America, with appearances at Holland Festival Oude Muziek, Tage Alter Musik Berlin, Library of Congress, University of Chicago Presents, and the Boston and Berkeley Early Music Festivals. Their program highlights musical treasures from the Baroque period, with works by Telemann, Corelli, Leclair, Boyce, Rossi, Fux, Goldberg, and Vivaldi. 2014 – 15 Ticket Order Form Benefits to becoming a season subscriber Savings – Subscribers pay less than $21.50 for each concert, including the special-priced concert featuring Anonymous 4. That’s a savings of almost 20% over general admission pricing. Convenience – Get the best choice of seats by avoiding the line at the ticket counter. With tickets already in hand, you can walk right in. Ways to purchase individual tickets Mail – Complete this form and mail along with payment to the Academy of Early Music. Checks only, please. Online – Visit our website, www.academyofearlymusic.org. A small service fee is added to each order. In Person – Tickets for all Ann Arbor performances may be purchased at Nicola’s Books and Bookbound beginning August 1. Discounted reserved seats for members are not available at these locations. Nicola’s Books Westgate Shopping Center 2513 Jackson Road Ann Arbor Bookbound Courtyard Shops 1729 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor At the Door – Tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance, or 15 minutes prior to the start of the preconcert lecture. The Academy accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Groups – Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more. Email [email protected] for more information. Venues Ann Arbor – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division St., Ann Arbor. Bloomfield Hills – Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Please see the last page of this booklet for additional information about these venues. IMPORTANT! Don’t forget to complete mailing information. 2014 – 15 Ticket Order Form Enter Quantity General $25 Anonymous 4 (Ann Arbor Only) Sun, Sep 21, 2014 Asteria (Ann Arbor) Fri, Oct 24, 2014 Asteria (Bloomfield Hills) Sat, Oct 25, 2014 REBEL (Ann Arbor) Fri, Nov 21, 2014 REBEL (Bloomfield Hills) Sat, Nov 22, 2014 East of the River (Ann Arbor) Fri, Jan 16, 2015 East of the River (Bloomfield Hills) Sat, Jan 17, 2015 Les Voix humaines with Charles Daniels (AA) Fri, Feb 13, 2015 Les Voix humaines with Charles Daniels (BH) Sat, Feb 14, 2015 Wayward Sisters (Ann Arbor) Fri, Mar 20, 2015 Wayward Sisters (Bloomfield Hills) Sat, Mar 21, 2015 Pablo Mahave-Veglia and Shin Hwang (AA) Fri, Apr 10, 2015 Pablo Mahave-Veglia and Shin Hwang (BH) Sat, Apr 11, 2015 Season Subscription (Save up to $35) Add reserved seating to Anonymous 4 Member $22 1 Reserved $45 ($35 for members)1, 3 7 concerts @ $150 Ann Arbor 3 Senior (60+) $22 2 General $35 Student $5 2 Total $ Student $10 4 Bloomfield Hills (includes Anonymous 4) $10 per subscription (members automatically receive reserved seating) Order Total 1 Academy membership must be current for 2014–15 at time of purchase in order to qualify for discount. Basic Individual members may purchase one (1) discount ticket or receive one (1) reserved seat per concert, while basic family members and all levels above may purchase an unlimited number of discounted tickets and reserved seats. See below for information on becoming a member. 2 Identification proving eligibility for discount may be required for admission. 3 Reserved tickets permit access to section closest to stage, but do not reserve specific seats. Ticket holders must be seated prior to the start of the performance. Holders of reserved tickets arriving after the performance begins may be seated in the non-reserved section. 4 Student tickets are not eligible for reserved seating. Support the Academy of Early Music Ticket sales only cover about 40% of our total costs. Please show your support for early music in our region by making a financial contribution to the Academy of Early music today. In addition to helping us deliver outstanding performances of early music to Southeast Michigan, members also receive discounted admission and (when available) reserved seating at no additional cost. Order Total Membership Giving Levels Patrons of Early Music Supporters Medici Court $10,000+ Advocate $500–$999 Sforza Court $5,000–$9,999 Benefactor $250–$499 Gonzaga Court $2,500–$4,999 Associate $100–$249 Barberini Court $1,000–$2,499 Friend $50–$99 Basic Member See Below Basic Membership Types $25 Individual $40 Family $15 Student Tax-deductible Contribution* Total Enclosed IMPORTANT! Please complete mailing information on back. Please indicate how you would like to be recognized in our concert programs. Name I would like my contribution to remain anonymous. *Membership benefits for 2014–15 expire on June 30, 2015. The Academy of Early Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contributions is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Mailing Information Name Address City State Phone Email New Address or Telephone Zip I do not wish to receive email announcements. Please make checks payable to The Academy of Early Music and mail to: The Academy of Early Music PO Box 7694 Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7694 Ticket Policies • Delivery – Tickets for 2014–15 will be mailed beginning in mid-August. • Will Call – Tickets purchased within 7 days of the performance will be held at the will call table, which opens at the times described below in Arrival Time. • Ticket Refunds – Because Academy concerts are live events, artists, programs, dates, times, and venues are subject to change. No Refunds or exchanges permitted, except for event cancellation. Service fees are not refundable. • Ticket Donation – Ticket holders who are unable to attend a concert may donate their unused ticket(s) up to four hours before the concert by contacting the Academy at [email protected]. • Lost or Misplaced Tickets – Contact the Academy at [email protected] at least four hours prior to the performance to have duplicate tickets waiting for you at will call. Venue Information • Location – Ann Arbor performances are held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division Street, at the corner of Division and Catherine Streets. Bloomfield Hills performances are held at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd., at the corner of Lone Pine and Cranbrook Roads. • Parking – Ann Arbor: Parking is available in the Community High School lot, across the street from the church. Enter via 5th Avenue. Bloomfield Hills: Parking is available on the west side of Church Road. • Arrival Time – Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance, or 15 minutes prior to the start of the preconcert lecture. • Seating – Tickets are general admission. Reserved tickets permit access to section closest to stage, but do not reserve specific seats. • Late Seating – Audience members who arrive after the performance begins will be asked to remain in the lobby until a piece is over. At the end of the piece, patrons will be granted access into the performance area. Holders of reserved tickets arriving after the performance begins may be seated in the non-reserved section. • CD/Merchadise Sales – CDs, DVDs, and other merchandise for the evening’s featured artists are often available for sale in the lobby before and after the performance, as well as during intermission. The Academy accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Prices for merchandise vary. • Accessibility – Ann Arbor: Handicapped parking available in the back of St. Andrew’s church. The church is wheelchair accessible through the Sanctuary’s north entrance. Bloomfield Hills: The main entrance is wheelchair accessible and handicapped parking is available in front of the church. Large print versions of program notes are available upon request. Children Please use discretion when bringing small children to performances. Parents or guardians may be asked to remove children who disturb others. All patrons must have a ticket for the performance, regardless of age. East of the River Levantera Founded by internationally renowned recorder players Nina Stern and Daphna Mor, East of the River explores gems of the Medieval European classical repertory together with haunting and virtuosic melodies of traditions from Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean, arranged and interpreted by musicians whose backgrounds include classical, jazz, and world music. East of the River has performed at venues as varied as Bargemusic, Joe’s Pub, Le Poisson Rouge, the Chautauqua Institute, and the Connecticut and Indianapolis Early Music Festivals. In Levantera, East of the River explores Medieval music of the Mediterranean and travels eastward through the Balkans to Armenia and the Middle East, exploring the earliest songs of those extraordinary cultures, together with their traditional dances—the origins of which go back centuries. In this program, East of the River lends its innovative blend of sounds to a fascinating and beautiful repertory much of which is little known to today’s audiences. Friday, January 16 · 8 PM Preconcert Lecture · 7 PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ann Arbor Saturday, January 17 · 8 PM Preconcert Lecture · 7 PM Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills $25 General $22 Members and Seniors $5 Students Special Lecture/Demonstration Saturday, January 17 · 1 PM Ann Arbor District Library 343 South Fifth Avenue Free Admission Les Voix humaines with Charles Daniels Perchance to Dreame Friday, February 13 · 8 PM Preconcert Lecture · 7 PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ann Arbor Saturday, February 14 · 8 PM Preconcert Lecture · 7 PM Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills $25 General $22 Members and Seniors $5 Students Special Lecture/Demonstration Saturday, February 14 · 1 PM Ann Arbor District Library 343 South Fifth Avenue Free Admission For nearly four decades, Les Voix humaines has been thrilling audiences worldwide with dashing performances on stage and on their many recordings of early music. In their newest program, Susie Napper and Margaret Little are joined by lutenist Sylvain Bergeron and acclaimed tenor Charles Daniels (The King’s Consort) to perform songs and dances from 17th-century England. The brothers Lawes and their colleague, Christopher Simpson, were on the cutting edge of England’s musical life in the first half of the 17th century. Paradise was lost when Charles I was executed in 1649, leaving a drab stage to the Puritans and a musical moratorium. After a decade, Charles II (the Merry Monarch), returned from Europe bringing a new musical dream to the Fairest Isle. The stage was set for Henry Purcell and a new golden age of English music. Wayward Sisters Frenzy and Fire: Music Gone Mad Since debuting in 2009, Wayward Sisters has received praise from audiences and critics across the United States. In 2011, the ensemble won the prestigious Early Music America/Naxos recording competition for emerging artists, and recorded their debut CD with Naxos during the 2011-2012 season. Madness can rocket us from bliss to anguish and back, and so can music. From the frenzied stamping of the folia, a dance in which young women succumbed to wild “folly,” to the heartbroken howls of operatic heroines, madness set to music can terrify, stir, and delight. Soprano Kathryn Mueller, praised as “a star in the making” by the Albuquerque Journal, joins Wayward Sisters for a dervish whirl through music by Vivaldi, Handel, Purcell, and more. Friday, March 20 · 8 PM Preconcert Lecture · 7 PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ann Arbor Saturday, March 21 · 8 PM Preconcert Lecture · 7 PM Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills $25 General $22 Members and Seniors $5 Students Pablo Mahave-Veglia and Shin Hwang Beethoven’s Sonatas for Cello and Piano Nos. 4-5, op. 102 Friday, April 10 · 8 PM Preconcert Lecture · 7 PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ann Arbor Saturday, April 11 · 8 PM Preconcert Lecture · 7 PM Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills $25 General $22 Members and Seniors $5 Students Cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia (Grand Valley Baroque) joins fortepianist and rising star Shin Hwang (The Kreisler Trio) to perform Beethoven’s last two sonatas for cello and piano. Published in 1817, these sonatas from Beethoven’s late period are two of the most substantial of Beethoven’s works for cello. The Academy is pleased to present works from the first leading edge of the Romantic era, which are rarely performed with historical instruments. Sonata No. 4, Op. 102, No. 1 Andante – Allegro vivace Adagio – Tempo d’andante – Allegro vivace Sonata No. 5, Op. 102, No. 2 Allegro con brio Adagio con molto sentimento d’affetto – Attacca Allegro – Allegro fugato Support the Academy of Early Music What do New York, Boston, San Francisco, Houston, Milwaukee, and Ann Arbor have in common? They are among the few cities in the US that have an organization dedicated exclusively to early classical music performances and education in their communities. By supporting the Academy of Early Music, you not only help us deliver outstanding performances of early classical music and enriching educational opportunities to Southeast Michigan, but members also receive discounted admission and (when available) reserved seating at no additional cost. You can make the following types of gifts. Annual Gift Sponsorship of a concert or event Multi-year Pledge Planned Giving Gifts in recognition of someone Corporate/Foundation Support Ticket sales only cover about 40% of our total costs. Without your support, the series of concerts and programs described here simply would not exist in the communities we serve. Please make a contribution to the Academy when ordering tickets for 2014–15, or contact us at [email protected]. Support for 2014–15 provided by the following Visit the Academy Online www.academyofearlymusic.org Learn more about the Academy of Early Music and the artists performing on its 2014–15 season by visiting our website, www.academyofearlymusic.org. Listen to audio samples and watch videos of the performers featured on our series. Also, read program descriptions and concert reviews, and purchase tickets. Facebook Like the Academy of Early Music on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest announcements, interact with other concertgoers, view concert pictures, and receive exclusive offers. Ticket Information Benefits to becoming a season subscriber Savings – Subscribers pay as little as $21.50 for each concert, including the special-priced concert featuring Anonymous 4. That’s a savings of almost 20% over general admission pricing. Convenience – Get the best choice of seats by avoiding the line at the ticket counter. With tickets already in hand, you can walk right in. Ways to purchase individual tickets Mail – Mail order form along with payment to the Academy of Early Music, PO Box 7694, Ann Arbor, MI 48107. Online – Visit our website, www.academyofearlymusic.org. A small service fee is added to each order. In Person – Tickets may be purchased at Nicola’s Books in the Westgate Shopping Center, 2513 Jackson Avenue, and Bookbound in the Courtyard Shops, 1729 Plymouth Road. Available beginning August 1. At the Door – Tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance, or 15 minutes prior to the start of the preconcert lecture when offered. The Academy accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Groups – Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more. Email [email protected] for more information. Ticket Policies • Delivery – Tickets for 2014–15 will be mailed beginning in mid-August. • Will Call – Tickets purchased within 7 days of the performance will be held at the will call table, which opens at the times described below in Arrival Time. • Ticket Refunds – Because Academy concerts are live events, artists, programs, dates, times, and venues are subject to change. No Refunds or exchanges permitted, except for event cancellation. Service fees are not refundable. • Ticket Donation – Ticket holders who are unable to attend a concert may donate their unused ticket(s) up to four hours before the concert by contacting the Academy at [email protected]. • Lost or Misplaced Tickets – Contact the Academy at [email protected] at least four hours prior to the performance to have duplicate tickets waiting for you at will call. Venue Information • Location – Ann Arbor performances are held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division Street, at the corner of Division and Catherine Streets. Bloomfield Hills performances are held at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd., at the corner of Lone Pine and Cranbrook Roads. See venue information on the right. • Parking – Ann Arbor: Parking is available in the Community High School lot, across the street from the church. Enter via 5th Avenue. Bloomfield Hills: Parking is available on the west side of Church Road. • Arrival Time – Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start of the performance, or 15 minutes prior to the start of the preconcert lecture. • Seating – Tickets are general admission. Reserved tickets permit access to section closest to stage, but do not reserve specific seats. • Late Seating – Audience members who arrive after the performance begins will be asked to remain in the lobby until a piece is over. At the end of the piece, patrons will be granted access into the performance area. Holders of reserved tickets arriving after the performance begins may be seated in the non-reserved section. • CD/Merchadise Sales – CDs, DVDs, and other merchandise for the evening’s featured artists are often available for sale in the lobby before and after the performance, as well as during intermission. The Academy accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Prices for merchandise vary. • Accessibility – Ann Arbor: Handicapped parking available in the back of St. Andrew’s church. The church is wheelchair accessible through the Sanctuary’s north entrance. Bloomfield Hills: The main entrance is wheelchair accessible and handicapped parking is available in front of the church. Large print versions of program notes are available upon request. Children Please use discretion when bringing small children to performances. Parents or guardians may be asked to remove children who disturb others. All patrons must have a ticket for the performance, regardless of age. Performance Venues St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 306 N. Division St., Ann Arbor The Academy of Early Music presents its Ann Arbor concerts at the historic St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. As the oldest operating church in Ann Arbor, its Gothic Revival architecture and seating for up to 500 provides concertgoers with an intimate setting and an exceptional listening experience. Division St. 5th Ave. Community High School t. it S tro De Lawrence St. Parking Walkway Parking: Free parking is available in the Community High School lot, across the street from the church. Enter via 5th Avenue and Detroit Street. Additional parking is available at the Liberty Square Parking Garage, three blocks south of St. Andrew’s at 510 E. Washington Street. Flat rate of $3 after 3 p.m. Handicapped spaces are available in the back of the church. Enter via Catherine Street. St. Andrew’s Parking Catherine St. Christ Church Cranbrook 470 Church Rd., Bloomfield Hills Photo by Dave Parker Designed by renowned architect Bertram Goodhue and founded in 1928, Christ Church Cranbrook’s rich architectural details create a special ambience that wonderfully enhances early music performances. Performances are held in the intimate Medieval-themed Guild Hall adjacent to the church. Cranbrook Rd Lone Pine Rd Christ Church Cranbrook k roo Parking Parking b Cran Church Rd Parking: Parking is available in the lot on Church Road across the street from the church. Handicapped parking is available in front of the church and in the lot located behind the church off Cranbrook Road. Rd Presenting 7 Concerts in Ann Arbor and 6 in Bloomfield Hills. Details Inside. Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Ann Arbor, MI Permit No. 511
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