The Academy of Early Music

Ann Arbor, Michigan


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Text Box: Academy Survey:  Tell Us What You Want

Help us plan the programs you prefer--just take 5 minutes to complete our online survey by following the link on our website at www.academyofearlymusic.org.

Academy Survey:  Tell Us What You Want

Help us plan the programs you prefer--just take 5 minutes to complete our online survey by following the link.

 

Academy 2009-10 Season

  • 4:00 on Sunday, January 17th, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the Academy of Early Music presents a concert by the Michigan Baroque Ensemble —Linda Munch, soprano; Diana Munch, harpsichord; and guest artist David Schreiner, bassoon and recorder. The program features music of the German Baroque, with works by Handel, Telemann, Galliard, and J. S. Bach.

     

    Founded in 2006, the aim of Michigan Baroque is to serve Michigan with lively and insightful performances on period instruments, and to introduce historically informed practices to new audiences.

     

    The concert will include:

    ·          Arias from Bach cantatas, Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot, BWV 39, and the Wedding Cantata, BWV 202

    ·          Selections from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach

    ·          Bach’s Praeludium und Fuge in E flat, BWV 998

    ·          Telemann’s Cantata Am Sonntage Quasimodogeniti

    ·          Sonata in G Major by Johann Ernst Galliard

    ·          Sonatina in C Minor by Telemann

    ·          Handel’s Cantata Parti l'idolo mio

     

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    Le change: The Baroque Transformation & the Varied Viol

    At 4:00 on Sunday, February 7th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the Academy of Early Music presents a concert by Duo Fantaisie en Echo—Rachel Cama-Lekx and Phillip W. Serna, viols; and guest artist Edward Parmentier, harpsichord.  “Le changé: The Baroque Transformation & the Varied Viol” features:

    w       Sonata for two bass viols from “The Nymphs of the Rhine” by Johann Schenck (1660-1712)

    w       “Le changé” by Sainte-Colombe (ca. 1640 - 1700)

    w       Sonata No.1 in G-Major for Viola da Gamba & Keyboard, BWV 1027 by J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

    w       Three works from Pièces à deux violes du premier livre  by Marin Marais (1656-1728)

    w       Four works from 27 Pieces for Unaccompanied Viola da Gamba by Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787)

     

    Duo Fantaisie en Echo is a viola da gamba duo featuring Phillip W. Serna and Rachel Cama-Lekx. It derives its name from the “Fantaisie en Echo, No.81” from Pièces à deux violes du premier livre (1686) by French gambist and composer Marin Marais. Duo Fantaisie en Echo performs works from the long and continuing history of rich and varied literature for two viols.

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Don't miss any of these Academy of Early Music concerts, coming in Winter, 2010

 

 

Greensleaves
Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Polish Music of the 17th Century for viols, recorders,
lute, virginal, soprano, mezzo-soprano, & baritone
Location:  Community of Christ Church,
520 W. Jefferson St., Ann Arbor

Grand Valley Baroque
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Music for soprano, trumpet, violoncello, & harpsichord
by Clarke, Galliard, Melani, Fantini, Caporale, & D. Purcell
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
306 North Division, Ann Arbor MI

 

 

Text Box: To celebrate the Academy's 30th Anniversary in 2010,
we're presenting the renowned a capella singing group Anonymous 4 in their first Ann Arbor concert since 1999!  
See the next issue for more information.

To celebrate the Academy's 30th Anniversary in 2010,

we're presenting the renowned a capella singing group

Anonymous 4

in their first Ann Arbor concert since 1999! 

See the next issue of our newsletter for more information.

 

 

More Early Music Events


  • 8:00 on Saturday, September 26th,  Chiaroscuro: Linda Melsted, violin; Kiri Tollaksen, cornetto & cornetto muto; Greg Ingles, trombone; Borys Medicky, organ; and guest artist Debra Lonergan, violoncello and viola da gamba

 

  • 8:00 on Saturday, October 10th, Duet: lutenist Ronn McFarlane and Philharmonia Baroque flutist Mindy Rosenfeld

 


Giving a Concert?  Rent the Academy Organ!

If you attend early music concerts in Michigan or Ohio, you've probably heard the continuo organ owned by the Academy of Early Music.  Made in Holland by Gerrit Klop, the Academy's organ is designed for chamber music and choral accompaniment, with a transposing keyboard for performances in either A415 or 440.
To achieve the mild, yet carrying, tone prized in continuo organs, the pipework of the Academy organ is made entirely of wood, following historical examples such as the 1610 Compenius organ made in Copenhagen. Its small size and solid construction make it easy to transport.

The dimensions of the organ are 35-1/2" high x 44-1/2" wide x 19-1/4" deep. The stops include one each at 8', 4' and 2', each divided in halves (bass and treble).  Additionally, there is a treble compass 3' (i.e., 2-2/3') stop.  The compass of the keyboard is 54 notes, CC to f''.

The Academy's continuo organ is available for rental by interested organizations and individuals.  Rental fees for the Academy organ are $400 for up to 120 hours (i.e., 5 days), and $750 for 6 to 12 days.  Fees for longer rentals may be negotiated with the Academy.  Please note that these fees are different from those printed in the previous newsletter, as the Academy Board subsequently revised the fee schedule. Insurance and other requirements apply to rentals.

Academy members may use the continuo organ at substantially reduced rates:  $100 for up to 120 hours (i.e., 5 days), with longer rental periods negotiable.  The Academy's insurance covers use of the organ by Academy members.

All users of the organ are responsible for transporting it to and from its Ann Arbor storage location.  For details, address your inquiry to Eberhard Gerlach (e-mail epg@ams.org or phone 734-663-6419).

 

Organ Rental Form (non-members)*

Organ Rental Form (Academy of Early Music Members)*

 

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