Anniversary Gala
with Dan Grigore
Friday, November 2 at 8pm
The Kimmel Center for the performing Arts - Perelman Theater
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Grieg - Piano Concerto in a minor
Beethoven - Egmont Overture Op. 84
Beethoven - Symphonic Motets:
Es ist Vollbracht WoO97
Elegischer Gesang Op.118 (from Die Ehrenpforten)
Meerestille und glückliche Fahrt Op.112 (Conclusion)
Ed Bara, Bass soloist
Beethoven - Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra Op. 80
Soloists: Dan Grigore (piano), Tatyana Galitskaya (soprano), Tatyana Rashkovsky (mezzo-soprano), Bronwyn Fix-Keller (mezzo-soprano), Kenneth Garner (tenor), Ed Bara (bass), Dennis Kalup (tenor)
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On October 16, 1957, the young prodigy and “wunderkind”, Dan Grigore, made his stage debut in his native Bucharest, Romania…Come celebrate a lifetime of achievement in an unforgettable evening with the legendary artist, as he plays, on the Steinway, two of his favorite fireworks by Grieg and Beethoven! You will also be treated to Beethoven’s few short choral selections which are very rarely performed in concert.
Running time: Two hours including one intermission
Mozart Xtremes
Friday, January 25, 2008 at 8pm
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Bastien and Bastienne K.50 (one-act comic opera performed in English)
Kemper LeCroy Florin as Bastienne
Timothy Bentch as Bastien
Ed Bara, as Colas
Concerto No.3 for Horn K.447
Paul Rosenberg, horn
Vesperae Solenne de Confessore K.339 (Solemn Vespers)
Bonnie Hoke, soprano
Fran Bjorneby Kraemer, mezzo-soprano
Timothy Bentch, tenor
Ed Bara, bass
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This evening’s program is as diverse as the composer’s nature itself. From one extreme to another – this is Wolfgang at his best: Mozart with his “knack for parody and whimsy” vs. Mozart as an insightful and skilled master of music. A “boy genius” vs. a mature seasoned composer. Mozart secular vs. Mozart sacred.
Running time: Two hours including one intermission
Bach: High Mass in B Minor
(Part of Philadelphia International Bach Festival Week)
Good Friday, March 21, 2008 at 8pm
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Performed on Baroque instruments
Soloists: Bonnie Hoke (soprano), Jody Kidwell (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Bentch (tenor), Ed Bara (bass)
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“The greatest work of music of all ages and of all peoples” has been performed by the Ama Deus Ensemble for ten consecutive years, traditionally on Good Friday, and also recorded on the Vox Classics label. Written over a span of 20 years, this is a true musical testament of Bach. This year the performance falls on his birthday and is one of the central events of the Philadelphia’s International Bach Festival Week.
Running time: Two hours including one intermission
Beethoven IX: Anthem to Humanity
Friday, April 25, 2008 at 8pm
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Die Ruinen von Athen (Ruins of Athens) Op. 113
Symphony No. 9 in d minor Op. 125
Soloists: Tatyana Galitskaya, soprano; Tatyana Rashkovsky, mezzo-soprano; Kenneth Garner, tenor; Ed Bara, bass
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The Ama Deus Ensemble chorus and orchestra premiere The Ninth, Beethoven’s last complete symphony and the first symphonic work ever to use the human voice along with instruments. It is deeply ironic that Beethoven could never hear a note of his own greatest masterpiece nor the roaring ovation following its premiere in Vienna in 1824, since he composed and conducted it being completely deaf.
This performance is being recorded live to be released on the Lyrichord label.
Running time: Two hours including one intermission
Festa Vivaldi
Sunday, September 30 at 6pm
Daylesford Abbey
220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301
"Autumn" from The Four Seasons
Triple Concerto in g minor (two violins and cello)
Oboe Concerto in a minor
Motet - Dominum ad adjuvandum
Motet - Laetatus Sum
Magnificat in g minor
Soloists: Thomas DiSarlo (violin), Thomas Jackson (violin), Vivian Barton-Dozor (cello), Virginia Brewer (oboe), Jennifer Graf (soprano), Fran Bjorneby Kraemer (mezzo-sopano), Dennis Kalup (tenor), Daniel Terrazas (bass)
Tickets: General Admission $25 Student $10
The “Red Priest” opens the Ama Deus Ensemble’s concert series at Daylesford Abbey. From instrumental to vocal masterworks – this evening is filled with the typical burst of energy and excitement which makes Vivaldi’s music so revered and popular today!
Running time: 90 minutes with no intermission
Handel's Messiah
Sunday, December 16 at 4 PM
Daylesford Abbey
220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301
Soloists: Georgeta Stoleriu (soprano), Suzanne DuPlantis (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Bentch (tenor), Ed Bara (bass)
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Celebrate the Story of the Season in the most original style! Philadelphia’s only 1749 London Covent Garden version is performed just the way the audiences heard it with Handel himself conducting: a passionate presentation by the orchestra of original instruments, chorus and outstanding cast of soloists singing in Baroque pitch in authentic performance style. From haunting shepherd melodies to the great “Hallelujah” Chorus, this is Christmas at its best.
Running time: Two hours 45 minutes including one intermission
Candlemas Concert with Valentin Radu
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 6pm
Daylesford Abbey
220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301
Special Guest: Elin Frazier, Trumpet
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Beyond the conductor’s podium, Maestro Radu is a keyboard virtuoso. Equally accomplished on piano and organ, he displays boundless energy in a performance infused with his personal electricity. Artist and raconteur - he is a show within himself! And back by popular demand, the magic trumpets of Elin Frazier.
Running time: 75 minutes with no intermission
BachFest V
Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 6pm
Daylesford Abbey
220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301
Performed on Baroque instruments
Violin Concerto in a minor BWV 1041;
Oboe Concerto in g minor BWV 1056;
Cantatas for solo voices BWV 53, 82, 202;
Missa Brevis in A Major BWV 234
Soloists: Thomas DiSarlo (violin), Sarah DaVol (Baroque oboe), Jennifer Graf (soprano), Tatyana Rashkovsky (mezzo-soprano), Ed Bara (bass)
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The traditional Daylesford Abbey series finale features seldom performed gems. Come and be “fested” be the eternal beauty of Bach’s music in the beautiful setting of the Abbey!
Running time: 90 minutes with no intermission
Bach Oktoberfest
Brandenburg & More!
Sunday, October 21 at 4pm
The Music Room at Goodhart Hall
Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Camerata Ama Deus
Performed on Baroque Instruments
Brandenburg Concerto No. II in F BWV 1047
Brandenburg Concerto No. III in G BWV 1048
Brandenburg Concerto No. IV in G BWV 1049
Orchestral Suite No. II in b minor BWV 1067
Soloists: Elin Frazier (trumpet), Thomas Jackson and Robert Spates (violins), Colin St. Martin and Steven Zohn (flutes)
Tickets: General Admission $20 Students with valid ID admitted FREE
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Camerata Ama Deus premieres its brand new concert series! A brief commentary on Bach’s life and the major points of interest of each of the presented works will open the program. Performed on Baroque instruments. Come and be exalted by the mastery, mystery and magic of Bach!
Running time: 75 minutes with no intermission
Vivaldissimo
Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 4pm
The Music Room at Goodhart Hall
Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Parking: Main Visitor parking log on Morris Avenue (between Yarrow & New Gulph). Free shuttle service provided to Goodhart Hall.
Performed on Baroque instruments
Soloists: Thomas DiSarlo (violin), Thomas Jackson (violin), Sarah DaVol (Baroque oboe)
“Spring” and “Summer” from The Four Seasons
Concerto for Two Violins in a minor
Concerto for Oboe in d minor
Concerto Grosso No. III in G Major
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Antonio Vivaldi is back in the program with lively sampling of his instrumental gems. It was hard to pick from over 300 solo concerti for various instruments and over 100 concerti grossi: they are all gorgeous. Vivaldi rules!
Running time: 75 minutes with no intermission
Maestro's Mozart
Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 4pm
Thomas Great Hall
Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Eine kleine Nachtmusik K.52
Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and orchestra K. 364
Concerto for Piano No. 20 in d minor K. 466
Soloists: Thomas DiSarlo (violin), Patricio Diaz (viola), Valentin Radu (piano)
Tickets: General Admission $20 Students with valid ID admitted FREE
To our patrons: We are currently in the process of installing a new ticket purchasing software into our website which will enable us to better serve our audience. Our online box office is temporarily closed and should re-open shortly for the upcoming season 2008-2009. Tickets to "Maestro's Mozart" may be purchased by calling 610.688.2800 or at the door. We are sorry for any inconvenience!
2007-2008 Concert Season XXI comes to its festive grand finale at the beautiful Thomas Great Hall. Witness two spectacular premieres. Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola is followed by one of the most famous Piano Concerti, which is performed and conducted from the Steinway keyboard by Maestro Valentin Radu himself! This is a re-enactment of what Mozart did frequently in Vienna – dazzling both patrons, fans and foes, particularly Salieri! A champagne Viennese reception follows.
Running time: 75 minutes with no intermission
Tredyffrin 300
Sunday, September 23 at 4pm
Jenkins Arboretum
632 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA 19333
Rain Location:
The Baptist Church of the Great Valley
945 Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333
For More Information contact Jenkins Arboretum at 610.647.8870
A Renaissance Noël
a. Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 5 PM
St. Katharine of Siena Church
Lancaster and Aberdeen Aves., Wayne, PA 19087
Requested Donation $10
b. Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 8 PM
The Castle at Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
All Tickets: $25 - To purchase tickets, call Arcadia University Alumni Office 215-572-2160
Traditional program of festive Holiday music by French composers of High Renaissance: Guillaume De Machaut, Guillaume Dufay, Josquin Des Pres, Pierre de La Rue, Jean Mouton, Guillaume Bouzignac.
Make Merry with voices, period instruments, costumes and a carol sing-a-long!
Running time: 75 minutes with no intermission
Handel's Messiah
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 7 PM
The Church of the Holy Trinity
Rittenhouse Square
19th and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Soloists: Georgeta Stoleriu (soprano), Suzanne DuPlantis (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Bentch (tenor), Ed Bara (bass)
Tickets: General Admission $25 Student $10 | GET TICKETS NOW
Celebrate the Story of the Season in the most original style! Philadelphia’s only 1749 London Covent Garden version is performed just the way the audiences heard it with Handel himself conducting: a passionate presentation by the orchestra of original instruments, chorus and outstanding cast of soloists singing in Baroque pitch in authentic performance style. From haunting shepherd melodies to the great “Hallelujah” Chorus, this is Christmas at its best.
Running time: Two hours 45 minutes including one intermission
Bach Birthday Gala
with Valentin Radu & Special Guests
(Part of Philadelphia International Bach Festival Week)
Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 5pm
Gladwyne Presbyterian Church
1321 Beaumont Drive, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Soloists: Tatyana Galitskaya (soprano), Tatyana Rashkovsky (mezzo-soprano), Nicole Lambert (flute)
Tickets: General Admission $20 Student $10 | GET TICKETS NOW
“It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.” said Johannes Sebastian Bach. He is turning 323, and he is alive and well! Enjoy his timeless genius and hear some little-known facts about the man who never left Germany but whose music is of the world.
Running time: 75 minutes with no intermission