Members of The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
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11 Oct 2008 (Sa) 7:30
UWM - Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts
2419 East Kenwood Blvd
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Verbruggen and Vivaldi
Dutch recorder virtuosa Marion Verbruggen joins five soloists from Nicholas MeGegan's period instrument orchestra in chamber concerti of Antonio Vivaldi.
"You could not find Vivaldi that is fresher or more carefree." THE MAGIC FLUTE
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Trio Mediaeval
with Percussion
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21 Nov 2008 (F) 7:30
Cathedral of All Saints
818 East Juneau Avenue
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Folk Songs
With the addition of a Norwegian folk percussionist, the trio embarks on an investigation of their roots, through a powerful and compelling exploration of Scandinavian folk songs.
"Singing doesn't get more unnervingly beautiful..." SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
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The Rose Ensemble
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13 Dec 2008 (Sa) 5:00
St. Joseph Center Chapel
1501 South Layton Blvd
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Celebremos el Niņo:
A Mexican Baroque Christmas
Early Mexican music resounds in this joyful program of dances, ballads and villancios from the great cathedrals of Puebla and Mexico City, accompanied by viol, vihuela, percussion. (Tour collaboration with River Arts Center, Prairie du Sac.)
"...the compulsion is often to close one's eyes and just bask in the sounds of rich, resonant singing." MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE
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Venere Lute Quartet
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21 Feb 2009 (Sa) 5:00
Cathedral of All Saints
818 East Juneau Avenue
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Dutch Treat
One of the few professional lute ensembles in existence, this widely touring quartet offers music reflecting the transfer of musical ideas form England to Holland during the Renaissance.
"...A world of lightness, space and clarity...conversing in music with whispered tones..." AMADEUS MAGAZINE
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Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet
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14 March 2009 (Sa) 5:00
3:00 Chocolate Reception and Silent Auction
UWM - Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts
2419 East Kenwood Blvd
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Jubilee 1978-2008
Always an audience favorite - the founding members of this ground-breaking ensemble reunite to celebrate highlights from 30 years of extraordinary success - with their astonishing battery of recorders. Their final U.S. tour! (Tour collaboration with Arts Alive! - Parkside University, Racine.)
"If there is a better recorder ensemble... I have yet to hear it." GRAMOPHONE
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Kitka
Women's Vocal Ensemble
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9 May 2009 (Sa) 7:30
Basillica of St. Josaphat
Lincoln Avenue at South 6th Street
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Sanctuary: A Cathedral Concert
The nine soaring voices of Kitka are joined by Bulgarian diva Tzetanka Varimezova and gajda master Ivan Varimezov in music from the Eastern European spiritual traditions, woven together with the rich harmonies of ancient folk songs. Guest Performers: The Milwaukee Choral Artists.
"The Rich sound these women produce resonates as if energized by the universe itself..." SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
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