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On Sunday, April 1, at 3:00 p.m., Pentimento (Olav Chris Henriksen, vihuela & guitars and Eric Haas, recorders & flutes) will present a program of Spanish songs, dances, fantasias and variations from the 16th-18th centuries.
The first half of the program will include the beautiful chanson Doulce memoire, on a text said to have been written by François I of France during his captivity in Madrid in an elaborate setting by Diego Ortiz; a fantasia, pavana & gallarda by Luys Milan for vihuela solo (an ancestor of the modern guitar); settings of the hauntingly beautiful Paseabase el rey moro (the lament of the King of the Moors as he surveyed the devastated city of Granada); a fantasia and villancico for Renaissance guitar (a small instrument similar to a ukelele), and two settings by Antonio de Cabezón (an ornamented version of a Crecquillon chanson ‘Prenez pitie’ and ‘Diferencias’ (variations) on an Italian pavan (owing to Cabezón’s arrangement, the tune became known throughout Europe as the ‘Spanish Pavan’!)
The second half of the program opens with an elaborate set of diminutions on Palestrina’s madrigal ‘Vestiva i colli’ by Bartolomeo de Selma y Salverdo, a Neapolitan bassoonist (the kingdom of Naples was under Spanish rule for most of the 16th-18th centuries); a lively set of Canarios for baroque guitar solo by Gaspar Sanz; songs by José Marin, Francisco Correa de Arauxo and Juan Hidalgo (including an operatic mad scene); guitar music from the Santiago de Murcias manuscripts from Mexico and Peru, and concludes with an anonymous set of variations on ‘La Folias de Espagne’ from a Spanish manuscript of about 1731.
Meet the Eric and Chris at afternoon tea following the program.
Pentimento (Italian, repentance). In painting, an underlying image (an earlier painting or drawing) that shows through as the topmost layer of paint becomes transparent with age. These ghostly images reveal the artist’s original concept or intent. In a similar manner, Pentimento strives to make visible the underlying melodies of the highly decorated repertoire.
Eric Haas studied recorder with John Tyson and baroque flute with Sandra Miller. He has taught . . . → Read More: Pentimento presents Canciones, Danzas y Diferencias (Sunday, April 1)
On March 18, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., the Universal Village—John Tyson – Recorders, Pipe & Tabor; Audie Bridges – Guitars; Steve Tapper – Bass, Guitar, Flutes, Recorders; Daniel Rowe – ‘cello; and, Mike Conners – drums/percussion – will present an eclectic program for folk musicians, classical enthusiasts, guitar connoisseurs, Renaissance, and jazz fans at the historic Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain MA, as part of the Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House parlor concert series. The Universal Village features some talented instrumentalists from the Boston area including graduates of the Berklee School of Music, one, currently a faculty member of The New England Conservatory, and performing musicians that have traveled the world.
Meet the members of the Universal Village at afternoon tea following the program.
The Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House series recreates the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century “musical afternoons” in the 1760 Loring-Greenough House, twice monthly, October to May. Tickets are available at the door: donation $15 ($10 seniors, students and JPTC members). Space is limited; reservations are suggested—call 617-524-3158 or email lghouseconcerts@aim.com.
John Tyson’s Universal Village features his virtuosic recorder playing, as well as Audie Bridges’ fluid and supportive guitar work. Audie has studied with the likes of Pat Martino and Lenny Breau, and plays guitar in all styles including classical, jazz, Latin, and contemporary New Age. Steve Tapper, composer/arranger/multi-instrumentalist, will perform on flutes, recorders, guitar and bass. This lineup will be augmented by a Percussionist/Drummer, to be named later.
For reservations or directions, call (617)524-3158, or email lghouseconcerts@aim.com.
Upcoming concerts in this series: Sunday, April 1: Pentimento: Eric Haas, recorders, Olav Chris Hendriksen, archlute- Spanish Composers Sunday, April 22: Quilisma Consort: A Renaissance instrumental ensemble–French Secular music Sunday, May 6: Jeremy Quick Duo. Jazz Guitar and vocal
Libella Quartet presents Reincarnations – Contemporary Compositions for a-capella vocal quartet on March 4, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
On March 4, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., the Libella Quartet– Lisa Lynch, soprano, Carola Emrich-Fisher, alto, Jason Sabol, tenor, Matt Wight, bass– will present Reincarnations, a concert of contemporary compositions for a-capella vocal quartet, including works by Samuel Barber, Paul Hindemith, Kazumi Umeda, Igor Stravinsky, among others, at the historic Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain MA, as part of the Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House parlor concert series.
Meet the members of the Libella Quartet at afternoon tea following the program.
The Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House series recreates the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century “musical afternoons” in the 1760 Loring-Greenough House, twice monthly, October to May. Tickets are available at the door: donation $15 ($10 seniors, students and JPTC members). Space is limited; reservations are suggested—call 617-524-3158 or email lghouseconcerts@aim.com.
Praised for its “riveting” performances by WGBH host Brian McCreath, the Libella Quartet is a vocal ensemble performing works from all periods, and committed to performing 20th- and 21st-century repertoire. Founded in 2005, the Libella Quartet recently was featured at WGBH’s All Classical Festival. The group has presented numerous concerts throughout New England , including “New Blood,” a program of premieres which featured winners of the 2007 Libella Composition Competition. The ensemble has appeared in performances with The American Schubert Institute in Cambridge, MA, and at the Longy School of Music, singing music by Howard Frazin. The Libella Quartet has presented “The Dove Descending,” performing 20th-century a capella works, and a program of music by Robert Schumann at the Lily Pad in Cambridge, MA. The Libella Quartet also has appeared at the Saint Botolph Club, the Boston University Composers Concert Series, the Winchester Community Music School, the First Church in Belmont, JP Open Studios, and the Loring-Greenough House. Upcoming performances include a program featuring works by Jason Sabol at Boston University in April 2012.
Built in 1760, the Loring-Greenough House, a local landmark listed on the . . . → Read More: Libella Quartet (Sunday, March 4)
On Friday, March 2, notloB Folk Concerts will be pleased to welcome back two alumni, Katie McNally, who initiated notloB’s series at the Jackson Homestead (5/16/09) and Eric McDonald, who, on 11/2/07 opened for and so impressed the Rowan Brothers when they performed at the Loring-Greenough House they invited him to sit in for most of their set.
Katie McNally and Eric McDonald found each other in high school as like minded musicians in the Boston traditional music scene. Both sought to functionally push the envelope of traditional music, using original music and modern sensibility to add new color to the familiar style of tunes that have been passed down for generations. Over the years and many impromptu musical moments, this musical relationship congealed into a cohesive unit. Now the music, while based heavily in the Scottish tradition, is infused with influences from two diverse and educated musical backgrounds, where carefully arranged traditional pieces seamlessly give way to original compositions. Having always been two of the busiest players around, these two have amassed a reputable list of experience, currently including the Scottish powerhouse Cantrip (McDonald) and the fiddle super group Childsplay (McNally). This practiced musicianship shines in the melodic texture and murky tones that linger long after a McNally/McDonald performance.
Venue: Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain Artists’ website – http://www.katieandericmusic.com/
Suggested donation $12 at the door; $10 if reservation is made at least 24 hours in advance and to JPTC members. Plus $1 preservation fee. Doors 7:30, Concert 8:00 Reservations – notlobreservations at gmail dot com
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notloB Folk Concerts has produced close to 100 not-for-profit concerts in the greater Boston area since 2007. The series is volunteer-run; 100% of the donations go to the musicians and production expenses.
“In this era of pop-driven acoustic music, notloB is keeping the folk tradition alive.” ~Jack Hardy
coming up… April 12 ~ Darol Anger & Emy Phelps with Special Guest Sharon Gilchrist @ Loring-Greenough House, JP
When The Moon Glow Feeds The Soul . . .
B A N D A L U A Brazilian Jazz Quintet Friday, Feb. 17 • 8 PM (Doors open at 7:30) • $15 tickets
Sergio Brandão – guitar, compositions Ebinho Cardoso – 6-string bass, compositions Paul Lieberman – flute, sax Maxim Lubarsky – piano Bertram Lehmann – drums
BANDA LUA merges Brazilian maracatu, samba, choro and baião with classical and world spices, jazz, and beyond.
Sergio Brandão is a Brazilian jazz instrumentalist, and composer, holding two MM from New England Conservatory, a record of thirty-three performances with his octet Manga-Rosa at the Regattabar (Charles Hotel, Cambridge), and multiple reviews by The Boston Globe, Boston Phoenix, and music magazines. He has also composed film scores, and works for chamber music.
Occasional multimedia presentations have also featured slide shows with original photos and ‘photopaintings’ of nature and people, and abstract images.
His CD, “Brazilian Landscapes”, released worldwide since 2002, is available on amazon.com, and other sites. The album was warmly reviewed in the US, Europe and Japan.
With a keen approach to theory and harmony, Sergio has twenty years experience teaching guitar and piano, classical, jazz and Brazilian music, to children, adolescents and adults.
Originally fro Rio de Janeiro, Sergio also teaches Portuguese a the Cambridge Center for Adult Education with unique approach to sound, with special attention to the characteristic rhythms and tones in the language.
Banda Lua is Sergio’s latest project in open collaboration with Ebinho Cardoso (6-str. bs./composition), as well as the other band members — Paul Lieberman (fl./sax), Maxim Lubarsky (pn.), and Bertram Lehmann (dr.)
From State of Mato Grosso, just south of the Amazon, Ebinho Cardoso is a groovy and virtuoso bass player with absolute uniqueness in his approach to the instrument. His compositions equally unique and breath taking.
Paul Lieberman was nominated the Best Latin Flautist of 2011, and had his recent CD Ibeji nominated as the best Latin Jazz Album of 2011 by the Latin Jazz Corner. He has lived and performed with the best Brazilian artists during the past three decades, he has taught at U-Mass Amherst, and is currently performing . . . → Read More: Banda Lua with Sergio Brandao (Friday, February 17)
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