¡Navidad! – Christmas Music from New and Old Spain
Fri, Dec 9, 7:30 p.m., Sat, Dec 10, 7:30 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 11, 2:00 p.m.
Handel’s Tenor – Beard’s Beauties
Sat, Feb. 25, 2017, 7:30pm
Sun., Feb. 26, 2017, 2:00pm
Dido & Aeneas – Henry Purcell
Sat., April 29, 2017 7:30 p.m.
Sun, April 30, 2017, 2:00 p.m.
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Bruce Dickey has been responsible for the revival of the cornetto as a virtuoso solo instrument. Czech soprano Hana Blažíková, modeled her own singing style on Bruce’s playing. Here they explore the affinities of the instrument and the voice. The result is “Breathtaking” and this is its US debut.
Colonial Latin America's unique mix of European and native traditions led to the creation of the Christmas Villancico. This vivacious, rhythmic musical retells the Christmas story through guitar, harp, harpsichord, strings and a vocal quartet. The program includes two US premieres by 18th century composers Rafael Castellanos (Guatemala) and Fabián Garcia Pacheco (Spain).
From 1734 the young English tenor James Beard became Handel’s Tenor. Together they created a new idea: the tenor as leading man. With GRAMMY award-winning tenor, Aaron Sheehan we will create a portrait of this historical character in some of Handel’s most glorious music.
In the late 17th century Henry Purcell had a musical life of Mozartian proportions – tragically short yet unbelievably brilliant. Dido is his best-known and most beloved work for the stage. PMW’s orchestra and soloists will team with the UW Chamber Singers for this performance.
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