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. And the formation of St. Louis Baroque, St. Louis' own baroque orchestra, is an exciting new development.
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.
January, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 7:30 pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Shakespear's Bande
A Winter's Tale
Music for string band from theatres, courts and homes of 16th and 17th century England.
Further information e-mail Jeff Noonan or call (314) 598-7630.
Saturday, January 23, 8:00 pm
The Ethical Society
The Venere Lute Quartet
Dutch Treat
Music from the Netherlands and Belgium, Renaissance works of composers such as Henry Purcell and Michael Praetorius, and music in honor of Galileo’s 400th birthday.
General admission $24, $22 for members, full-time students and age 62+. Tickets available through The St. Louis Guitar Society.
The Kingsbury Ensemble
February, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 7:30 pm
Ballroom Theater, Washington University
The 560 Music Center
Music of Haydn and Beethoven
Ian Greenlaw, baritone, with members of The Kingsbury Ensemble.
Call 314-862-2675 for more information.
$15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students with ID
St. Louis Baroque
March, 2010
Friday, March 26, 7:30 pm
Christ the King Church, 7324 Balson, University City
Sonatas and Suites
String music of Corelli, Handel, and Bononcini performed by members of the Kansas City Baroque Consortium combined with members of St. Louis Baroque.
For information, call 314-598-7630 or e-mail Jeff Noonan.
$15 general admission, $10 seniors and students, free for fans below age 12.
Saturday, March 27, 7:30 pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Echoes of Venice
Guest artists Kiri Tollaksen, cornetto; and Tom Zajac, sackbut and recorder, join Kingsbury Ensemble regulars Marc Thayer, violin; Ken Kulosa, cello; and Maryse Carlin, harpsichord in a program of Italian music from the early baroque, featuring compositions by Castello, Gabrieli, and Monteverdi.
Call 314-862-2675 for more information.
April, 2010
Friday, April 16
Masterworks by Dowland and Monteverdi
Songs performed by singer Lindsey Adams
Time and venue to be announced.
May, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 7:30 pm
Location to be announced
The Kingsbury Ensemble
"Viva Vivaldi!"
Cantatas and instrumental music of the "Red-Headed Priest"
Call 314-862-2675 for more information.
$15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students with ID