Our Fabulous Fifth Season
We have planned four exciting concerts for this Anniversary season.1. Buxtehude, Biber and Beyond
Thrilling chamber music by Germanic composers of the Baroque Era
Sunday, November 4 - 4:00 PM
- First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
- 700 North Sheridan Road
- Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Program notes
Director and violinist Martin Davids will be joined by David Schrader, harpsichord and Craig Trompeter, viola da gamba, for a performance of thrilling chamber music by Germanic composers of the Baroque Era. Known for their exciting interpretations and compelling playing on period instruments, the Callipygian Players will open their fifth season with beautiful and unique compositions that show the diverse imagination of seventeenth century German composers.
2. French Flavors
A concert of French Baroque chamber music at the Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake, IL.
Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 4:00 PM
To order tickets or for more information, call (847) 543-1202.
3. Handel's Oratorio, "Esther"
Some of America's finest singers join the Callipygian Players in a performance of this triumphant oratorio
Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 3:00 PM
- Ezra Habonim, Niles Township Jewish Congregation
- 4500 Dempster Street
- Skokie, IL
- (847) 675-4141
Program notes
Opera star and Cantor Benjamin Warschawski joins us as Ahasueros. Esther will be sung by Tina Beverly. The cast also includes Jeffrey Strauss as Haman, Edward Zelnis as Mordechai, Roger Pines as the Priest, and Israeli soprano Orna Arania as the Israelite woman. A full orchestra of period instruments and a choir of talented singers will support the telling of this story under the baton of Dr. Julia Davids.
4. The English Genius
Songs and Sonatas from Baroque England
Friday, April 18, 2008 - 7:30 PM
- St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church
- 1424 N. Dearborn Pkwy.
- Chicago, IL
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Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 4:00 PM
- Skokie Theater
- 7924 North Lincoln Avenue
- Skokie, IL
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Program notes
The Callipygian Players are joined by internationally renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine for some forays into England's most beautiful and exciting music. Purcell and Handel will take their places next to Matteis and Geminiani. The famous battle between violinists Davis Mell and Thomas Baltzar will be renewed, and the beauty of English songs sung by soprano Julia Davids will make this an unforgettable concert.
Recordings Available
Can't wait for the next concert? Need to enjoy the Callipygian Players' music today?
For a contribution of $20.00 or more, you can receive a CD featuring selections from the 2004 concert season.
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