The St. Louis Recorder Society
Recorder and Early Music Concerts and Events
The greater St. Louis area has a growing early music community. It now boasts two professional early music ensembles--The Kingsbury Ensemble and Early Music St. Louis (EMSL)
--that present concert series at venues throughout the area using historically correct instruments and performance practices.
Several other concert series also include early music events from time to time. And of course the St. Louis Recorder Society has a variety of activities throughout the year.
The columns below and to the right list all the upcoming recorder and early music events that the webmaster is aware of. Be sure to follow the links to be certain the information is up-to-date. If you know something that should be listed, please contact Bill Long.
The Kingsbury Ensemble
September, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 7:30 pm
Goldberg Formal Lounge, Danforth University Center
Maryse Carlin and Friends
The flute was popular with both amateur and professional musicians during the baroque, so the most celebrated composers provided music for it. This concert features by Teleman, Leclair, and Boismortier for two flutes and continuo, along with solo harpsichord pieces by Rameau. The performers are Douglas Worthen and Paul Thompson, baroque flutes; Eric Lenz, baroque cello; and, of course, Maryse Carlin harpsichord.
For more information, call (314) 935-5566 or e-mail kschultz@artsci.wustl.edu.
Admission free.
December, 2011
Friday, December 9, 7:30 pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Viennese Classicism
Eric Hoeprich, one of the most brilliant players on the classical clarinet today; Seth Carlin, fortepiano; Linda Quan, viola; Margaret Humphrey, violin; and Ken Kulosa, cello; recreate the magic of 18th century Viennese music as heard during the classical period. The program includes clarinet trios by Mozart and Beethoven, a clarinet quartet by Franz Krommer, and the Mozart piano quartet in Eb major.
January 2012
Saturday, January 28, 7:30 pm,
Trinity Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, January 29, 2:00 pm, The Sisters of Saint Joseph Church
The Three Sopranos
Our three talented singers, Jessica Heuser, Christine Johnson, and Elise LaBarge return with the Ensemble for a program of works for one, two and three voices, ranging from Italian madrigals by L. Luzzaschi to airs from operas of H. Purcell and motets of J.B. Lully.
They will be assisted by John Korak, baroque trumpet.
Tickets available at the door: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students under 25.
April, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
A Schubertiade
In the spirit of the musical and literary gatherings of Schubert artistic circle, come hear good music and poetry accompanied by hors d’oeuvres and wine. Consult our website later in the year for details.
May 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2:30 pm
St. Peter's Episcopal
The Six Cello Suite of J. S. Bach
Performed by Ken Kulosa on the baroque and the five string cello. This concert will be presented in three parts with two intermissions, refreshments included! This is an opportunity unique in Saint Louis to hear these magnificent works live.
Early Music St. Louis