2018 - 2019 Season
March 23rd, 2019 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, 2200 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211
* Antonio Vivaldi
- Concerti for Strings and BC RV 115 & 154
* Henry Purcell
- Abdelazer Suite
* Heinrich Biber
- Battalia
* Johann Schmelzer
- Baletto a 4 "Die Fechtschule"
* Andrea Falconieri
- Battaglia de Barbaso Yerno
* Marco Uccellini
- Sinfonia Boscarecie "A Gran Battaglia", Op. 8, No. 4
* Antonio Vivaldi
- Concerti for Strings and BC RV 115 & 154
* Henry Purcell
- Abdelazer Suite
* Heinrich Biber
- Battalia
* Johann Schmelzer
- Baletto a 4 "Die Fechtschule"
* Andrea Falconieri
- Battaglia de Barbaso Yerno
* Marco Uccellini
- Sinfonia Boscarecie "A Gran Battaglia", Op. 8, No. 4
February 23rd, 2019 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, 2200 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211
* Antonio Vivaldi
- Concerti for Strings and BC RV 167 & 118
* Carlo Farina
- Capriccio Stravagante
* G. P. Telemann
- Intrada Suite for 2 Violins "Gulliver's Travels", TWV 40:108
- Ouverture-Suite in G Major "La Bizarre", TWV 55:G2
* Antonio Vivaldi
- Concerti for Strings and BC RV 167 & 118
* Carlo Farina
- Capriccio Stravagante
* G. P. Telemann
- Intrada Suite for 2 Violins "Gulliver's Travels", TWV 40:108
- Ouverture-Suite in G Major "La Bizarre", TWV 55:G2
2017 - 2018 Season
May 19th, 2018 @ 7:30pm ||| United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
* Johann Joseph Fux
- Partita in G Major, K 321, for two violins and BC
* Henry Purcell
- Trio Sonata No. 9 in F Major, Z 810
* J. M. Doemming
- Concerto for Viola, strings, and BC
* Antonio Vivaldi
- Trio Sonata in B flat Major, RV 76
- Concerti for Strings and BC: RV 159 in A Major & RV 134 in E minor
Featuring: Nicolò Eugelmi, viola
* Johann Joseph Fux
- Partita in G Major, K 321, for two violins and BC
* Henry Purcell
- Trio Sonata No. 9 in F Major, Z 810
* J. M. Doemming
- Concerto for Viola, strings, and BC
* Antonio Vivaldi
- Trio Sonata in B flat Major, RV 76
- Concerti for Strings and BC: RV 159 in A Major & RV 134 in E minor
Featuring: Nicolò Eugelmi, viola
December 1st, 2017 @ 5pm ||| Grace Lutheran Church, 1209 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
* Heinrich Schütz
- Cantata "Mein Herz ist Bereit", SWV 341
* Dietrich Buxtehude
- Trio Sonata in A minor, BuxWV 254
- Trio Sonata in A Major, BuxWV 263
- Cantata for Soprano "Sicut Moses", BuxWV 97
- Cantata for Soprano "Singet dem Herrn", BuxWV 98
* Johann Sebastian Bach
- Aria "Ich Ende Behende mein Irdisches Leben" from Cantata BWV 57, for Soprano, Violin obligato, and BC
- Trio Sonata in G Major BWV 1039
* Heinrich Schütz
- Cantata "Mein Herz ist Bereit", SWV 341
* Dietrich Buxtehude
- Trio Sonata in A minor, BuxWV 254
- Trio Sonata in A Major, BuxWV 263
- Cantata for Soprano "Sicut Moses", BuxWV 97
- Cantata for Soprano "Singet dem Herrn", BuxWV 98
* Johann Sebastian Bach
- Aria "Ich Ende Behende mein Irdisches Leben" from Cantata BWV 57, for Soprano, Violin obligato, and BC
- Trio Sonata in G Major BWV 1039
2016 - 2017 Season
May 20th, 2017 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, 2200 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211
* William Lawes: Fantasia & Air a 5
* Orlando Gibbons: Fantasia in 3 parts for the "Great Dooble Base"
* Jean-Baptiste Barrière: Sonata X in G Major for two cellos
* William Byrd: Three songs for Soprano and Viols: "My Mind to me a Kingdom", "Come Pretty Babe", and "La Verginella"
* Henry Purcell: Four Fantasias in 3 and 4 voices
* William Lawes: Consort Sett a 5 in C Minor
* William Lawes: Fantasia & Air a 5
* Orlando Gibbons: Fantasia in 3 parts for the "Great Dooble Base"
* Jean-Baptiste Barrière: Sonata X in G Major for two cellos
* William Byrd: Three songs for Soprano and Viols: "My Mind to me a Kingdom", "Come Pretty Babe", and "La Verginella"
* Henry Purcell: Four Fantasias in 3 and 4 voices
* William Lawes: Consort Sett a 5 in C Minor
March 12th, 2017 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, 2200 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211
* Dietrich Buxtehude: Sonata in G Major BuxWV 271
* Dario Castello: Sonatas for strings and BC "in stil moderno", Book 2: 15 & 16
* J. S. Bach: Concerto in E flat Major for viola, strings, and BC, BWV 1053R
* J. M. Gletle: "Qualis ista tam serena" for Soprano, Strings, and BC
* Antonio Vivaldi: Sinfonia in B Minor for strings and BC, RV 169 "Al Santo Sepolcro" & Concerto for Strings in G Minor, RV 157
Guest artists:
Ruth Brown, soprano
Nicolò Eugelmi, viola
* Dietrich Buxtehude: Sonata in G Major BuxWV 271
* Dario Castello: Sonatas for strings and BC "in stil moderno", Book 2: 15 & 16
* J. S. Bach: Concerto in E flat Major for viola, strings, and BC, BWV 1053R
* J. M. Gletle: "Qualis ista tam serena" for Soprano, Strings, and BC
* Antonio Vivaldi: Sinfonia in B Minor for strings and BC, RV 169 "Al Santo Sepolcro" & Concerto for Strings in G Minor, RV 157
Guest artists:
Ruth Brown, soprano
Nicolò Eugelmi, viola
1) November 13th, 2016 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, 2200 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211
2) November 20th, 2016 @ 7:00pm ||| Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 East Campus Circle Dr., Berrien Springs, MI 49104
* Purcell: Fantasia "Three Parts upon a Ground" Z731 and Pavan in G minor Z752
* Vivaldi: Sonata for Violin and Continuo in D minor, RV12
* Stanislaw Szarzynski: Trio Sonata in D Major
* Biagio Marini: Passacalio
* Antonio Vivaldi: Sinfonias RV116 in C Major and R146 in G Major
* Georg Philipp Telemann: Suite "Burlesque de Quixotte" TWV 55:G10
2) November 20th, 2016 @ 7:00pm ||| Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 East Campus Circle Dr., Berrien Springs, MI 49104
* Purcell: Fantasia "Three Parts upon a Ground" Z731 and Pavan in G minor Z752
* Vivaldi: Sonata for Violin and Continuo in D minor, RV12
* Stanislaw Szarzynski: Trio Sonata in D Major
* Biagio Marini: Passacalio
* Antonio Vivaldi: Sinfonias RV116 in C Major and R146 in G Major
* Georg Philipp Telemann: Suite "Burlesque de Quixotte" TWV 55:G10
2014 - 2015 Season
Christmas Concert
December 6th, 2014 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Manfredini: Concerto Grosso in C Major Op. 3, No. 12
* Albinoni: Concerto à 5 in E minor Op. 5, No. 9
* Bach: Cantata "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland", BWV 61
* Buxtehude: Cantata "Das Neugeborne Kindelein", BuxWV 13
December 6th, 2014 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Manfredini: Concerto Grosso in C Major Op. 3, No. 12
* Albinoni: Concerto à 5 in E minor Op. 5, No. 9
* Bach: Cantata "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland", BWV 61
* Buxtehude: Cantata "Das Neugeborne Kindelein", BuxWV 13
First Fridays at Five @ Grace Lutheran Church Downtown
November 7th, 2014 @ 5pm
* Leclair: Sonata for two violins in E minor, No. 5
* Vivaldi: Violin sonata in D minor, RV 12
* Bach: Suite for Cello Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
* Bach: "Schafe Können sicher weiden" from Cantata BWV 208
November 7th, 2014 @ 5pm
* Leclair: Sonata for two violins in E minor, No. 5
* Vivaldi: Violin sonata in D minor, RV 12
* Bach: Suite for Cello Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
* Bach: "Schafe Können sicher weiden" from Cantata BWV 208
A Baroque Tapestry
October 18th, 2014 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Leclair: Sonata for two violins in E minor, No. 5
* Handel: Duetto "Caro autor di mia doglia" for Soprano and Tenor, HWV 182a
* Legrenzi: Sonata a 3 "La Fugazza", Book 3, Op. 8
* Vivaldi: Violin sonata in D minor, RV 12
* Manfredini: Concerto Grosso in G major, Op. 3 No. 7
October 18th, 2014 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Leclair: Sonata for two violins in E minor, No. 5
* Handel: Duetto "Caro autor di mia doglia" for Soprano and Tenor, HWV 182a
* Legrenzi: Sonata a 3 "La Fugazza", Book 3, Op. 8
* Vivaldi: Violin sonata in D minor, RV 12
* Manfredini: Concerto Grosso in G major, Op. 3 No. 7
2013 - 2014 Season
"Bach & Sons"
May 17th, 2014 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* J.C.F Bach: Sinfonia in D Minor W. I/3
* C.P.E Bach: Sinfonia in E Minor Wq. 177
* J.S Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in B Minor, BWV 1014
* J.S Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050
Collaborating Artist: Emma Koi, flute
May 17th, 2014 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* J.C.F Bach: Sinfonia in D Minor W. I/3
* C.P.E Bach: Sinfonia in E Minor Wq. 177
* J.S Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in B Minor, BWV 1014
* J.S Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050
Collaborating Artist: Emma Koi, flute
"Vivaldi: An Evening of Concerti"
March 29th, 2014 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Concerti Grossi RV 151 & RV 121
* Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531
* Concerto for Viola in E Major, RV 396
* Concerto for Oboe in C Major, RV 450
March 29th, 2014 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Concerti Grossi RV 151 & RV 121
* Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531
* Concerto for Viola in E Major, RV 396
* Concerto for Oboe in C Major, RV 450
"Christmas Concert"
Dec 14th, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Corrette: Symphonies de Noël Nos. 1 and 2
* Charpentier: Noël Sur les Instruments
* Valentini: Sinfonia à Tre Per il Santissimo Natale, Op. 3 No. 12
Dec 14th, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Corrette: Symphonies de Noël Nos. 1 and 2
* Charpentier: Noël Sur les Instruments
* Valentini: Sinfonia à Tre Per il Santissimo Natale, Op. 3 No. 12
"Women Composers of the Baroque"
Nov 16th, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Strozzi: L'Astratto, for Soprano and B.C
* Leonarda: Violin Sonatas Op. 16, Nos. 1 & 12
* de La Guerre: Violin Sonata No. 2, in D Major
Nov 16th, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
* Strozzi: L'Astratto, for Soprano and B.C
* Leonarda: Violin Sonatas Op. 16, Nos. 1 & 12
* de La Guerre: Violin Sonata No. 2, in D Major
"The Concerto"
Oct 19th, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
Program:
* Telemann: Concerto "Da Camera" in G minor for recorder, strings, and continuo
* Vivaldi: Concerti Grossi RV 522 in A minor and RV 230 in D Major
* Geminiani: Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 3, No. 2
Oct 19th, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
Program:
* Telemann: Concerto "Da Camera" in G minor for recorder, strings, and continuo
* Vivaldi: Concerti Grossi RV 522 in A minor and RV 230 in D Major
* Geminiani: Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 3, No. 2
2012 - 2013 Season
All Bach Program!
May 18th, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
Program:
* Cantata "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen", BWV 51
* Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D Minor, BWV 1060R
* Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
Featuring:
* Ruth Brown, Soprano
* David Magoon, Trumpet
* Suzanne Geoffrey, Oboe
Program:
* Cantata "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen", BWV 51
* Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D Minor, BWV 1060R
* Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
Featuring:
* Ruth Brown, Soprano
* David Magoon, Trumpet
* Suzanne Geoffrey, Oboe
An Evening of Venetian Baroque Music
March 2nd, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
Program:
* Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon per sonar Septimi Toni, from Sacrae Symphoniae 1597
* Tomasso Albinoni: Concerti a 5 Op. 5, Nos. 1 & 7
* Alessandro Marcello: Oboe Concerto in C Minor
* Barbara Strozzi: Sino alla Morte, for Soprano and Basso continuo
* Antonio Vivaldi: Symphony for Strings and Continuo in G Major, RV 149
* Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in B-flat Major, RV 547
Program:
* Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon per sonar Septimi Toni, from Sacrae Symphoniae 1597
* Tomasso Albinoni: Concerti a 5 Op. 5, Nos. 1 & 7
* Alessandro Marcello: Oboe Concerto in C Minor
* Barbara Strozzi: Sino alla Morte, for Soprano and Basso continuo
* Antonio Vivaldi: Symphony for Strings and Continuo in G Major, RV 149
* Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in B-flat Major, RV 547
The English Baroque
February 2nd, 2013 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Paul Episcopal Church, downtown Milwaukee
Program:
* John Dowland: Seven Lachrimæ (III, IV, VI)
* Benjamin Rogers: Suite No. 1 in E Minor
* Henry Purcell: Suite in G Major, Z. 770
* George Frideric Handel: Concerto Grosso in G
Minor Op. 6 No. 7, HWV 325
Program:
* John Dowland: Seven Lachrimæ (III, IV, VI)
* Benjamin Rogers: Suite No. 1 in E Minor
* Henry Purcell: Suite in G Major, Z. 770
* George Frideric Handel: Concerto Grosso in G
Minor Op. 6 No. 7, HWV 325
Christmas Music From the Baroque
December 15th, 2012 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
Program:
* Purcell: “Behold, I Bring you Glad Tidings
* Manfredini: “Pastorale per il Santissimo Natale
* Torelli: Christmas Concerto in G Minor Op. 8, No. 6
* Corelli: Christmas Concerto in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8
* Scarlatti: “Cantata Pastorale per la Nascita di Nostro Signore” for Soprano, Strings and Continuo
- Participating Camerata Musicians: Tony Perez & Jennifer D’Alessio (violins), JoAnn Haasler (viola), Kristian Ring & Marie Sinco (cellos), and Floralba Vivas (Harpsichord)
-- Our Soloist: Ruth Brown, Soprano
Ruth Brown has performed a variety of roles with opera companies in America and abroad, including the Middle Germany Chamber Opera (Germany), the Chemnitz Theater (Germany), the Miskolc International Opera Festival (Hungary) and the Manteo Music Festival (North Carolina). While studying in Germany, Ruth sang the role of Rosina from The Barber of Seville, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, Clorinda (Cinderella), and Nicoletta (the Love for Three Oranges) for which she was mentioned favorably in the magazine Das Opernglass. After her graduation, she sang operatic solo repertoire for concerts in Berlin and Leipzig, and returned to the U.S. in 2009. Other roles Ruth has sung include Valencienne (The Merry Widow) and Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance) with Music by the Lake. She has also sung selections from the roles of Sophie (Rosenkavalier) with the North Carolina Symphony, and Pamina with the Manteo Festival Orchestra. On the concert stage, Ruth has sung Bach cantatas, Figlia from Carissimi’s Jephte, and the soprano solo in Mozart’s Requiem. Her versatility puts her at ease in repertoire extending from cantatas of Bach to operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan. She holds a music degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a master’s diploma from the revered Leipzig Conservatory for Music & Theater.
Program:
* Purcell: “Behold, I Bring you Glad Tidings
* Manfredini: “Pastorale per il Santissimo Natale
* Torelli: Christmas Concerto in G Minor Op. 8, No. 6
* Corelli: Christmas Concerto in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8
* Scarlatti: “Cantata Pastorale per la Nascita di Nostro Signore” for Soprano, Strings and Continuo
- Participating Camerata Musicians: Tony Perez & Jennifer D’Alessio (violins), JoAnn Haasler (viola), Kristian Ring & Marie Sinco (cellos), and Floralba Vivas (Harpsichord)
-- Our Soloist: Ruth Brown, Soprano
Ruth Brown has performed a variety of roles with opera companies in America and abroad, including the Middle Germany Chamber Opera (Germany), the Chemnitz Theater (Germany), the Miskolc International Opera Festival (Hungary) and the Manteo Music Festival (North Carolina). While studying in Germany, Ruth sang the role of Rosina from The Barber of Seville, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, Clorinda (Cinderella), and Nicoletta (the Love for Three Oranges) for which she was mentioned favorably in the magazine Das Opernglass. After her graduation, she sang operatic solo repertoire for concerts in Berlin and Leipzig, and returned to the U.S. in 2009. Other roles Ruth has sung include Valencienne (The Merry Widow) and Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance) with Music by the Lake. She has also sung selections from the roles of Sophie (Rosenkavalier) with the North Carolina Symphony, and Pamina with the Manteo Festival Orchestra. On the concert stage, Ruth has sung Bach cantatas, Figlia from Carissimi’s Jephte, and the soprano solo in Mozart’s Requiem. Her versatility puts her at ease in repertoire extending from cantatas of Bach to operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan. She holds a music degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a master’s diploma from the revered Leipzig Conservatory for Music & Theater.
The Telemann Viola Concerto
October 27th, 2012 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
Program:
* Handel: Violin Sonata in F Major, Op. 1 No. 12
* Telemann: Viola Concerto in G Major
* Purcell: “The Moor’s Revenge
* Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
-- Visiting Artist: Niccolo Eugelmi, violist of the Fine Arts Quartet
Nicolo Eugelmi, violist of the Fine Arts Quartet, is described by The Strad magazine as "a player of rare perception, with a keen ear for timbres and a vivid imagination." As soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, he has performed around the world, collaborating most notably with conductors Mario Bernardi, Jean-Claude Casadesus, and Charles Dutoit. Eugelmi completed his musical training at the University of British Columbia and the Juilliard School. In 1999, he was appointed Associate Principal Violist of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, and in 2005, he became Principal Violist of the Canadian Opera Company. Eugelmi's recording "Brahms: Sonatas and Songs" was named a "Strad Selection" by The Strad, and his recording, "Brahms Lieder", a collaboration with Marie-Nicole Lemieux, was named "Editor's Choice" by Gramophone. He has recorded regularly for the CBC and Radio-Canada.
Program:
* Handel: Violin Sonata in F Major, Op. 1 No. 12
* Telemann: Viola Concerto in G Major
* Purcell: “The Moor’s Revenge
* Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
-- Visiting Artist: Niccolo Eugelmi, violist of the Fine Arts Quartet
Nicolo Eugelmi, violist of the Fine Arts Quartet, is described by The Strad magazine as "a player of rare perception, with a keen ear for timbres and a vivid imagination." As soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, he has performed around the world, collaborating most notably with conductors Mario Bernardi, Jean-Claude Casadesus, and Charles Dutoit. Eugelmi completed his musical training at the University of British Columbia and the Juilliard School. In 1999, he was appointed Associate Principal Violist of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, and in 2005, he became Principal Violist of the Canadian Opera Company. Eugelmi's recording "Brahms: Sonatas and Songs" was named a "Strad Selection" by The Strad, and his recording, "Brahms Lieder", a collaboration with Marie-Nicole Lemieux, was named "Editor's Choice" by Gramophone. He has recorded regularly for the CBC and Radio-Canada.
The Trio Sonata
September 15th, 2012 @ 7:30pm ||| St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood
Program:
* Telemann: Trio Sonatas “Corellisante” No. 2 and 5
* Bach: Trio Sonata in G Major BWV 1038
* Vivaldi: Trio Sonata “La Folia” RV63
- Participating Musicians: Tony Perez & Jennifer D’Alessio (violins), Alicia Storin (cello), and Floralba Vivas (Harpsichord)
Program:
* Telemann: Trio Sonatas “Corellisante” No. 2 and 5
* Bach: Trio Sonata in G Major BWV 1038
* Vivaldi: Trio Sonata “La Folia” RV63
- Participating Musicians: Tony Perez & Jennifer D’Alessio (violins), Alicia Storin (cello), and Floralba Vivas (Harpsichord)
