2010 ● 37th Concert Season:

MUSICAL VOYAGES - A Grand Tour of Early Music Worlds

I. Holiday in Wales
Saturday, February 6, 7:30pm ~ UCSC Music Ctr Recital Hall (map)
Cheryl Ann Fulton (Welsh Triple Harp) and Ensemble

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In 1889, Queen Victoria found herself transported back to Baroque Wales by the Welsh gypsy John Roberts and 9 sons, playing Welsh triple harps and English pedal harps at the Palé Mansion. Originating in Italy, the triple harp came to the British Isles in the 17th century. Acclaimed harpist Cheryl Ann Fulton will recreate this magical atmosphere in an evening of Welsh airs and dances. In her own words: "Strike the Harp and Let's Be Merry!" Location: UCSC Music Recital Hall.* Special events: Instrument Exhibit (intermission) & Artist Reception (donors & subscribers, after the concert).






II. Shakespeare's London
Saturday, February 20, 7:30pm ~ UCSC Music Ctr Recital Hall (map)

Julianne Baird (soprano), with Richard Savino (lutes), Linda Burman-Hall (virginals) and Audrey Stanley (Shakespearean reader)

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Music of Elizabethan composers such as Thomas Morley and Robert Johnson, who worked with Shakespeare to produce their settings, and music of Baroque composers such as Matthew Locke and Thomas Arne. Location: UCSC Music Recital Hall.* Special events: Youth Competition awards (Saturday) & Locavore Artist Dinner with Julianne Baird (Sunday).

Sunday, February 21, 2010: Join us for an exclusive artist dinner and musical interlude with our visiting artist Julianne Baird. This Locavore & Wine dinner is a post-concert fundraiser and social event including dinner, desserts & wine. Advance reservations only ($50 subscribers & donors, $65 general). Follow this link to view the invitation and reservation form. For additional event information click here.
    
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III. Imaginary Intersections: Raga And Raj
Saturday, March 20, 7:30pm ~ First Congregational Church (map)

Lux Musica Ensemble: Lars Johannesson (flutes), David Wilson (violin), Amy Brodo (cello & viola da gamba), and Linda Burman-Hall (harpsichords & co-director),
together with Barry Phillips (Indian cello, composer & co-director), Debopriyo Sarkar (tabla), and Shelley Phillips (tanpura)

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In the mysterious Kingdom of Oudh near Calcutta, the fashion of the 1780s turned toward the 'Hindostannie Air', leading British musicians to perform amorous melodies and dance tunes of North India on European instruments. Barry Phillips, a Ravi Shankar trained composer/performer of classical Indian music, has created a new work for early instruments which re-imagines this historical East-West encounter (world premiere). Location: First Congregational Church. This project has been funded by The Creative Work Fund , a program of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, supported by generous grants from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and The James Irvine Foundation.

More information: About the Program | What is Raga?

Post-Concert Hangout: Join Us - the "Friends of Baroque" - after the concert at the Crêpe Place (table reserved in the back for Baroque Festival, we hope to see you there!).

IV. Venetian Tapestry
Saturday, April 10, 7:30pm ~ Holy Cross Church (map)

Schola Cantorum San Francisco (Paul Flight, director), Brian Staufenbiel (tenor) and the Santa Cruz Brass Quartet

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Witness the birth of the Baroque in the City of Light. Our evening offers opulent choral and brass selections from composers associated with San Marco in the age of Monteverdi and informal melodies popularized by the ever-present gondoliers. Location: Holy Cross Church.

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Post-Concert Hangout: Join Us - the "Friends of Baroque" - after the concert for some hot chocolate downtown (a popular drink in the baroque era. . . location TBA).


V. Jefferson's Jigge
Saturday, May 1, 7:30pm ~ UCSC Music Ctr Recital Hall (map)

Bill Coulter (guitar), Deby Benton Grosjean (fiddle), Barry Phillips (cello), Boyd Jarrell (baritone), Linda Burman-Hall (early keyboards), the Shape Note Singing Society's choir and other special guests.

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Join the Jefferson family for folk and Baroque dance tunes in the parlor of Monticello. Our consort's mix of classic colonial melodies, fancy continental imports, songs after Robert Burns, and passionate hymnody will set toes tapping. Co-presented by the UCSC Music Department & Community Music School. Location: UCSC Music Recital Hall.* Special Event: Artist Reception (donors & subscribers, after the concert). Photo of Deby Grosjean by Dan Espinosa (left).

'Music . . . the favorite passion of my soul, and fortune has cast my lot in a country where it is in a state of deplorable barbarism. . . .' -- Thomas Jefferson, 1778

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Pre-Concert Hangout: Join the "Friends of Baroque" and the Shape Note choir for an informal "bring-your-own" picnic from 6pm on the patio outside of the Recital Hall with with stunning views of the Monterey Bay area above the Great Meadow at UCSC. A great way to beat the parking queue!

* There is a $3 charge for event parking at UCSC. All facilities are handicap accessible.