Subscription Series

Monday, 1 October 2007 at 8 p.m.
University Theatre
Takács String Quartet

Monday, 5 November 2007 at 8 p.m.
University Theatre
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Monday, 14 January 2008 at 8 p.m.
University Theatre
Chatham Baroque

Monday, 17 March 2008 at 8 p.m.
University Theatre
Camerata Nordica

Monday, 28 April 2008 at 8 p.m.
University Theatre
Amelia Piano Trio

Special Event Concerts

Sunday, 13 January 2008 at 3 p.m.
University Theatre
Catgut and Horsehair: A Tour of Europe
With Chatham Baroque Family Concert

Saturday, 26 January 2008 at 8 p.m.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Rozsa Centre
Alcan String Quartet

TAKÁS STRING QUARTET

Monday, 1 October 2007

Subscription Concert No. 1

Recognized as one of the world’s premiere string quartets, the Takács plays with virtuosity, intense immediacy, and a consistently burnished tone.

This ensemble explores its repertoire with intellectual curiosity and passion, creating consistently engaging performances that are both probing and revealing.

Entering its 31st season, the Takács has performed in virtually every music capital in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Japan as well as at many of the most prestigious festivals including those in Aspen, Berlin, London, Ravinia, Salzburg, and Tanglewood.

Known for its award-winning recordings on the Decca label, its recent recording of the complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle was praised by the Cleveland Plain Dealer: “The Takács might play this repertoire better than any quartet of the past or present.”

The Takács Quartet is based in Boulder, Colorado where it has been in residence at the University of Colorado since 1983.

back to top

THE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY oF LINCOLN CENTER

Monday, 5 November 2007

Subscription Concert No. 2

One of twelve constituents of the largest performing arts complex in the world, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has its home in Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The performing artists of CMS are a multi-generational group of outstanding chamber musicians who draw upon their revolving repertory company to present chamber music of every instrumentation, style and historical period.

Performing repertoire from across three centuries as well as premiering work by numerous living composers, CMS provides listeners with a comprehensive perspective on the art of chamber music. Through its stellar programming directed to performance, education, and recording and broadcasting, the Society has drawn more people to chamber music than any other organization of its kind.

Annually, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents a full season of concerts, conducts national and international tours, participates in nationally televised broadcasts on Live from Lincoln Centre, and is regularly featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today.

back to top

CHATHAM BAROQUE

Danzas y Bailes
Diverse music from Baroque
Spain and Latin America

Monday, 14 January 2008

Subscription Concert No. 3

Chatham Baroque continues to excite audiences with their dazzling techniques and artful interpretations. Regularly collaborating with some of the world’s best musicians, they perform intriguing, rare works on an assortment of authentic baroque instruments.

Over the last few seasons, Chatham Baroque has performed in concerts and arts education programs in Montréal, Mexico City, the British Virgin Islands and in cities across the U.S. The ensemble has appeared on National Public Radio’s Performance Today, and appears regularly at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina.

With six best-selling CDs released to critical acclaim, Chatham Baroque’s first recording, The Scotch Humour, and their latest, Henry Purcell: Sonatas and Theatre Music, received five-star ratings from Europe’s Goldberg Magazine.

Join Chatham Baroque with guest percussionist Danny Mallon as they explore diverse music from Baroque Spain and Latin America. In this unique programme, you’ll experience bright, joyful dances such as the Tarantellas, Canarios, and Folias brought to life by dancers Paige Whitley-Baugess and Tom Baird.

back to top

CAMERATA NORDICA

Monday, 17 March 2008

Subscription Concert No. 4

One of Sweden’s leading chamber orchestras, Camerata Nordica performs as an orchestra without a conductor: a camerata. Its artistic unity is created collectively on the basis of mutual sensitivity and deeply felt musical intentions. Selected from among the best Nordic players, the musicians always perform standing. Their intense mode of expression appeals to all kinds of audiences—from those in classical concert halls to exuberant young people at Hultsfred, Sweden’s main rock festival.

Camerata Nordica has performed with such distinguished artists as James Galway, Barbara Bonney, Barry Tuckwell, and Barbara Hendricks.

Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2004, Camerata Nordica has an extensive discography, having recorded 14 highly acclaimed releases. In addition to regularly performing throughout their home country, the orchestra has toured the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

back to top

AMELIA PIANO TRIO

Monday, 28 April 2008

Subscription Concert No. 5

Among the most exciting young chamber ensembles to appear in the last decade, the Amelia Piano Trio has been making its mark by commissioning new works such as Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Harbinson’s new piano trio. By performing vivid interpretations of traditional chamber fare, the trio has quickly become one of the world’s most sought after ensembles.

Described as “remarkable” by Strings and “exemplary” by The Strand, the Amelia has been a Grand Prize winner at the Yellow Springs National Competition and recipient of the prestigious ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming.

Performing extensively in North America and abroad—including France, Italy, Panama, and the Caribbean—they have released CDs on the Cedille Records label as well as on the world music label, Traditional Crossroads. Members of the Trio have toured North America and Central Asia with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project.

back to top

Sunday, 13 January 2008 at 3 p.m.
University Theatre

Special Event For Kids

It’s the Age of Discovery! With a Pirate host and a good helping of imagination, Chatham Baroque takes elementary students and adults on an interactive musical tour of 17th and 18th century Europe—complete with dance, costumes, swordplay and comedy. On a side trip to the New World, everyone learns new ideas, skills and music of a bygone, but not forgotten era. Come and discover!

Recommended for children ages 5 to 12

back to top

Saturday, 26 January 2008 at 8 p.m.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre

Special Event Co-presented with the University of Calgary's New Music Festival

The Alcan String Quartet has developed an international reputation for excellence since its formation over sixteen years ago. The quartet’s originality, contagious enthusiasm, unique sonority, and remarkable cohesion have all contributed to its long-term success. Critics agree that both on stage and in the recording studio, the Alcan Quartet possesses the qualities that characterize the best ensembles of its kind: a recognizable personality, a homogeneous sound, and elegant style.

The ensemble’s list of accomplishments is impressive: close to 1000 concerts; over 100 live radio broadcasts (Radio Canada, National Public Radio, and Radio France); numerous television appearances; tours throughout North America, Europe, Asia; and a number of commissioned pieces. The quartet’s discography contains major works from the string quartet repertoire including Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Dvorak, Debussy and Borodin.

back to top

Edward Dusinberre, violin
Károly Schranz, violin
Geraldine Walther, viola
András Fejér, cello

Program:
Haydn: Quartet in C major, Op. 74 No. 1
Janacek: Quartet No. 2, "Intimate letters"
Dvorak: Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 "American”

Sponsor:          
Myra & Maurice Paperny
Gertrude and Martin Cohos

Co-sponsors:   
Steve Cloutier and Merran Christie

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center:

Russell Thomas, tenor
Wu Han, piano
Ani Kavafian, violin
Arnaud Sussmann, violin
Paul Neubauer, viola
Fred Sherry, cello

Program:
ENGLISH MUSICAL RENAISSANCE
Ireland: "The Land of Lost Content" for Tenor and Piano
Walton: Quartet for Piano and Strings
Elgar: Quintet in A Minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 84

Co-sponsors:
Tema & Clara Blackstone
Dr. Martha Cohen, C.M.
Leib Zeisler, RBC Dominion Securities