Past Events

ABO presents “Known Unknowns” – little-known music by well-known baroque composers. Works by Pachelbel (*not* the Canon in D!), Rameau, Vivaldi, and JS Bach, and featuring the Texas premiere of Telemann’s oratorio “Der Tag des Gerichts” (“The Day of Judgment”), commemorating the 250th anniversary of the composer’s death.

“Paris City Limits, Part Deux” – Lively instrumental dances by Attaignant, Breton folk music, and chansons dealing with scenes of daily life: lovesickness, marital arguments, romantic friskiness, and more. TEMP’s 20-voice chorus will perform Janequin’s spectacular musical chanson about the birds (Le chant des oyseaux), as well as his even more stunning depiction of a battle (La Guerre) complete with trumpet calls, cannon fire and the cries of “Victoire!” Mary Springfels (viola da gamba), Peter Maund (percussion), countertenor Ryland Angel (New York) and mezzo Erin Calata (Seattle) join TEMP’s regular choir and orchestra as TEMP explores the rustic and sophisticated sides of Parisian and country life in the 16th and 17th centuries. Venez, y’all!

“Paris City Limits, Part Deux” – Lively instrumental dances by Attaignant, Breton folk music, and chansons dealing with scenes of daily life: lovesickness, marital arguments, romantic friskiness, and more. TEMP’s 20-voice chorus will perform Janequin’s spectacular musical chanson about the birds (Le chant des oyseaux), as well as his even more stunning depiction of a battle (La Guerre) complete with trumpet calls, cannon fire and the cries of “Victoire!” Mary Springfels (viola da gamba), Peter Maund (percussion), countertenor Ryland Angel (New York) and mezzo Erin Calata (Seattle) join TEMP’s regular choir and orchestra as TEMP explores the rustic and sophisticated sides of Parisian and country life in the 16th and 17th centuries. Venez, y’all!

La Follia begins its all-Bach concert season with a performance of Brandenburg Concertos 3, 5, and 6, as well as the Orchestral suite no. 2 in B minor. Featured are Bruce Williams and Suzanna Giordano, violas, Eric Smith, cello, Marcus McGuff, flute, and director Keith Womer, harpsichord. Stephen Redfield is concertmaster.

La Follia begins its all-Bach concert season with a performance of Brandenburg Concertos 3, 5, and 6, as well as the Orchestral suite no. 2 in B minor. Featured are Bruce Williams and Suzanna Giordano, violas, Eric Smith, cello, Marcus McGuff, flute, and director Keith Womer, harpsichord. Stephen Redfield is concertmaster.

San Antonio’s new Baroque Orchestra performs concerti by Vivaldi, Torelli and Handel

Monteverdi Vespers of 1610, and it’s just in time to celebrate his 450th birthday–May 9, 1567.
Claudio Monteverdi was a major power in the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque, and his Vespers of 1610 includes elements of both musical eras. The Vespers is a powerhouse of widely diverse styles from beginning to end, ranging from virtuosic solos and duets to exuberant double-choir pieces in a glorious fusion of late Renaissance and early Baroque styles.

The 27-voice chorus includes guest soloists tenor Ryland Angel, bass Peter Walker, and tenor Temmo Korisheli. The rest of the many soloists are part of TEMP’s core singers, including Gitanjali Mathur, Jenifer Thyssen, Cayla Cardiff, Brett Barnes, and more.

The expanded early Baroque orchestra includes 3 cornetti, 3 early trombones, bowed strings, and an amazing continuo section of 3 theorbos, harp, portative organ, and harpsichord.

Don’t miss the pre-concert lecture 1 hour before each concert by Sara Schneider:
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Monteverdi Vespers of 1610, and it’s just in time to celebrate his 450th birthday, May 9, 1567.
Claudio Monteverdi was a major power in the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque, and his Vespers of 1610 includes elements of both musical eras. The Vespers is a powerhouse of widely diverse styles from beginning to end, ranging from virtuosic solos and duets to exuberant double-choir pieces in a glorious fusion of late Renaissance and early Baroque styles.

The 27-voice chorus includes guest soloists tenor Ryland Angel, bass Peter Walker, and tenor Temmo Korisheli. The rest of the many soloists are part of TEMP’s core singers, including Gitanjali Mathur, Jenifer Thyssen, Cayla Cardiff, Brett Barnes, and more.

The expanded early Baroque orchestra includes 3 cornetti, 3 early trombones, bowed strings, and an amazing continuo section of 3 theorbos, harp, portative organ, and harpsichord.

Don’t miss the pre-concert lecture 1 hour before each concert by Sara Schneider:
TBA

ABO closes its sixth concert season with “Forces of Nature,” a program of music inspired by Mother Nature. Included on the program will be Haydn’s Symphony no. 6 “Le matin,” Jean-Fery Rebel’s “Les Elemens,” and arias from Handel’s “Scipione” and Rameau’s “Platée.” We’ll close with Bach’s monumental Brandenburg Concerto no. 1, complete with three oboes, two raucous horns, and the rarely-heard violino piccolo.

ABO closes its sixth concert season with “Forces of Nature,” a program of music inspired by Mother Nature. Included on the program will be Haydn’s Symphony no. 6 “Le matin,” Jean-Fery Rebel’s “Les Elemens,” and arias from Handel’s “Scipione” and Rameau’s “Platee.” We’ll close with Bach’s monumental Brandenburg Concerto no. 1, complete with three oboes, two raucous horns, and the rarely-heard violino piccolo.

Philip Johnson, violin; Amy Pickler, recorder; Ramon Gonzalez, traverso; Deana Johnson, oboe; Daniel Taubenheim, trumpet; Patti Fagan-Miller, bassoon; George Gregory, harpsicord.

Fooled Ya!

Celebrate April Fool’s with Suzanne Bona, creator and host of the nationally syndicated “Sunday Baroque” radio program. She collaborates with La Follia to celebrate KMFA’s 50th anniversary.

In this April Fool’s special, we perform beautiful, often very famous, works, which are either completely mis-attributed or forgeries. It’s a concert of great fun with Suzanne personally engaging the audience. This concert also features the incomparable Liz Cass, Austin mezzo-soprano.

Can you spot the fakes?
1. Perhaps the most famous piece for pipe organ
2. The orchestral pieces arranged by Stravinsky in Pulcinella
3. A famous adagio for organ and strings
4. Perhaps the most famous Baroque opera aria ever

In addition, La Follia will perform music by composers whose true identities will astonish you.

In this concert, you can be certain of nothing… except great music, hosted by a national star, celebrating one of the best classical music radio stations in the USA.