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Concerts 2013



Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sunday 3 March

The Trumpet's Loud Clangour
Duo Seraphim will inaugurate the annual Autumn Early Music Series staged in memory of the late Father Ivan Page at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. Kieran Crichton (organ) and Matthew Schultz (trumpet) will play works by Bach, Telemann and others.

Sunday 21 April

Sonnerie
Latitude 37 presents the second program in the new Autumn Early Music Series at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Laura Vaughan (vioila da gamba), Julia Fredersdorf (baroque violin) and Donald Nicolson (harpsichord) play works by Marais, Rameau and Couperin.

Sunday 19 May

In the Footsteps of Hildegard
Saracen and Arabian lutes, medieval recorders and a portative organ will be among instruments used in the final program of the new Autumn Early Music Series at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Helga Hill, Matthew Roberts and Trevor Trotter of the Early Music Consort of Melbourne will join vocalists Caitlin Noble and Erika Tandiono on a journey through Medieval Europe.
Venue:Sacred Heart Cathedral
Wattle St
Bendigo
Time:3.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Single Tickets:$30, $20 concession, $10 students and $70 family
Season Tickets:
(Three Concerts)
$80, $50 concession, $25 students and $150 family
Bookings:Not required
Enquiries:Early Arts Guild 03 9699 8417
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Wesley of Warragul

Sunday 14 April

Bach and Beyond
First program 2013 Renaissance Warragul Project. Ruth Wilkinson (recorder), Miriam Morris (viola da gamba) and David MacFarlane (harpsichord). Trio sonatas, solos and duos by Georg Phillip Telemann, W.F Bach, Anna Amalia von Pruessen.

Sunday 16 June

Sing Joyfully
Directed by Dr Gary Ekkel, the choir of St Michael's Grammar School (Melbourne) will present the Sarum chant Gloria in excelsis Deo, excerpts from Purcell's Ode to St Cecelia, Georg Philipp Telemann's Singet dem Herrn and Byrd's Sing Joyfully.

Sunday 25 August

The Dances of Italy 1580-1730
A summary presentation of the great Italian dance masters - Battistino, Caroso, Negri, Stefano and Grossatesta. Rippon Lea Dancers, Early Music Consort of Melbourne and associate artists. Historic instruments, court costumes and gesture.
Venue:Wesley of Warragul
62 Victoria St
Warragul
Time:2.15 pm to 3.15 pm
Single Tickets:$25, $20 concession, $10 students and $50 family
Season Tickets:
(Three Concerts)
$60, $45 concession, $20 students and $100 family
Bookings:Early Arts Guild 03 9699 8417
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Trinity Uniting Church

Sunday 24 November

Christmas Pageant
The Early Arts Guild Christmas Pageant, featuring the Early Music Consort of Melbourne, Rippon Lea Renaissance and Baroque Dancers, and associate artists.
Venue:Trinity Uniting Church
15 Black Street
Brighton
Melways 67 E11
Time:2.15 pm to 4.15 pm (with interval).
Tickets:To be advised
Bookings:03 9699 8417
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Armadale Uniting Church

Sunday 1 December

Christmas Pageant
The Early Arts Guild Christmas Pageant, featuring the Early Music Consort of Melbourne, Rippon Lea Renaissance and Baroque Dancers, and associate artists.
Venue:Armadale Uniting Church
Kooyong Road (Near High Street)
Armadale
Melways 59 A7/8
Time:2.15 pm to 4.15 pm (with interval).
Tickets:To be advised
Bookings:03 9699 8417
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Early Music in the Very Round

Don't be misled by the odd title. It hides a treasure trove of old-world sights and sounds - as well as theatre experiences - that are new to many concert-goers. While quality is the keynote, this series thrives on the amazing variety to be found in the colourful arts of the medieval, renaissance and baroque eras.

This is the thirteenth year of the project which is prepared for Bayside City Council by the Early Arts Guild of Victoria under the direction of Helga M Hill OAM.

While Early Music in the Very Round aims to entertain, it also has a strong educational component, with music students given the opportunity to see and hear instruments that date back hundreds of years. At the same time, young actors and vocalists can encounter the power of the rediscovered Art of Gesture.

To enhance the educational impact, artists are generally available after each concert to discuss historic instruments, costumes or period performance techniques.

Early Music in the Very Round is the nation's only concert series providing the full spectrum of early music and instruments, historic dance, court costumes and the Art of Gesture. Programs are usually of one hour duration.

Admission $8 per person aged 18 years and over. Bookings on the number below are advised for the Fathers' Day program on September 1.

More Information: Phone the Early Arts Guild of Victoria on 03 9699 8417. A free mailing list is provided.

Sunday 7 April

A Most Merry Melancholy
John Griffiths, the founder of the University of Melbourne’s Early Music Studio, with soprano Erika Tandiono in solo works for lute or vihuela by Fuenllana, and Kapsberger and gestured songs by Coprario and Heteroclito Giancarli (first Australian performance).
Venue:St Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church
10 Wilson St.
Brighton
Time:2.15 pm to 3.15 pm

Sunday 5 May

In the Footsteps of Hildegard
Saracen and Arabian lutes, medieval recorders and a portative organ will be among instruments used in the final program of the new Autumn Early Music Series at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Helga Hill, Matthew Roberts and Trevor Trotter of the Early Music Consort of Melbourne will join vocalists Caitlin Noble and Erika Tandiono on a journey through Medieval Europe.
Venue:St Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church
10 Wilson St.
Brighton
Time:2.15 pm to 3.15 pm

Sunday 2 June

Early Music on the Move
Kieran Crichton (organ) and Matthew Schultz (trumpet) play works by Telemann, Krebs and Scheidemann - with two historic organs.
Venue - First Half:St Stephens Anglican Church
111 North Rd.
Brighton
Venue - Second Half:St James Catholic Church
73 North Rd.
Brighton
Time:2.15 pm to 4.00 pm

Sunday 14 July

Bach and Beyond
Ruth Wilkinson (recorder), Miriam Morris (viola da gamba) and David MacFarlane (harpsichord) present trio sonatas, solos and duos by W.F. Bach, C.P.E. Bach and Anna Amalia von Pruessen.
Venue:St Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church
10 Wilson St.
Brighton
Time:2.15 pm to 3.15 pm

Sunday 11 August

Le Nuove Musiche 1602
Arias and madrigals from Caccini’s famous collection will be presented by vocalist Jacob Lawrence accompanied by harpsichordist Elizabeth Anderson. Also solo harpsichord works by Frescobaldi and Scarlatti. Historic gesture will be used.
Venue:St Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church
10 Wilson St.
Brighton
Time:2.15 pm to 3.15 pm

Sunday 1 September

The Dances of Italy 1580-1730
A summary presentation of the great Italian dance masters - Battistino, Caroso, Negri, Stefano and Grossatesta. Rippon Lea Dancers, Early Music Consort of Melbourne and associate artists. Historic instruments, court costumes and gesture.
Venue:Brighton Town Hall
Corner of Wilson and Carpenter Streets
Brighton
Time:2.15 pm to 3.15 pm

More Information

Tickets:$8 for persons aged 18 years and over - no charge for those under 18
Bookings:Not required, but recommended for final concert at Brighton Town Hall
Enquiries:Phone (03) 9699 8417 for information or entry to the Early Arts Guild's free mailing list.

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