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The music produced in Spain’s colonies in the New World was just as ornate, complex, and beautiful as anything found in the mother country, and this music is only recently being rediscovered. Join us as we explore the sacred music of Mexico, Bolivia, and Peru, including Ignacio de Jerúsalem’s rarely performed Matins for the Virgin of Guadalupe, music by Zipoli, Padilla, and more.

CHAPEL OF THE INCARNATE WORD MUSIC SERIES: Lily of Heaven

As this year’s Artists-in-Residence, the Copperleaf Quintet is presenting five concerts for the Chapel’s music series. The concerts feature Renaissance vocal chamber music and center around seasonal themes as they relate to the Chapel’s liturgical calendar.

La Follia performs the peerless music of Mozart and Haydn. Featured are Mozart’s Oboe Quartet and Flute Concerto in D major, and Haydn’s Harpsichord and Violin Concerto and Baryton trio 118. Stephen Redfield, Karen Clarke, James Brown, Billy Traylor, and Marcus McGuff guest star.

While it is common to hear music of Mozart and Haydn performed, it is rare to hear it performed with instruments like they used, and at the pitch that they used. For example, most of us do not think of Haydn writing for the harpsichord, much less writing a double concerto for harpsichord and violin. And yet, indeed he did, and splendid music it is too. Come hear these classics performed as the masters themselves heard them.

Madalyn Blanchett, recorder, Ramon Gonzalez, traverso, Brian DeLay, theorbo and baroque guitar, George Gregory, harpsichord, and Cora Harnish, baroque cello and viola da gamba, will perform selections by Quantz, Purcell, Corbett, and CPE Bach.

La Follia performs the peerless music of Mozart and Haydn. Featured are Mozart’s Oboe Quartet and Flute Concerto in D major, and Haydn’s Harpsichord and Violin Concerto and Baryton trio 118. Stephen Redfield, Karen Clarke, James Brown, Billy Traylor, and Marcus McGuff guest star.

While it is common to hear music of Mozart and Haydn performed, it is rare to hear it performed with instruments like they used, and at the pitch that they used. For example, most of us do not think of Haydn writing for the harpsichord, much less writing a double concerto for harpsichord and violin. And yet, indeed he did, and splendid music it is too. Come hear these classics performed as the masters themselves heard them.

The acclaimed London-based Fretwork presents a program of music for viol ensemble and lute by John Dowland, including his famous Lachrymae, in honor of the 450th anniversary of the birth of this eminent British composer.

Music of Marenzio, Lacerda, Maurer, des Pres and others.

Mozart Requiem, debut concert of a newly formed professional ensemble committed to performing the greatest art at the highest standards.

Settecento returns to its origins as a chamber ensemble, presenting French chamber music from the time of the founding of New Orleans. Experience what an aristocratic, mid-eighteenth century musical soirée in the Crescent City might’ve been like, with works from Couperin, Boismortier, Corrette, Clérambault, and more.

Running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a fundraiser for the group, with Goodwill Industries and Christ Lutheran Church of Alamo Heights. Bring your Goodwill donations the parking lot and enjoy concerts and recitals inside the church:

11 am, sanctuary: William Ross, organ
Noon, sanctuary: St. Mary’s University Vocal Quartet
1 pm: TBA
2 pm, Fellowship Hall: San Antonio Symphonic Band

Special thanks to Alamo Music and Goodwill Industries Partners for Good.

William Byrd was one of the greatest composers in Tudor England, admired by Elizabeth I in spite of his Roman Catholic faith. Internationally renowned Mary Springfels joins La Follia in performing works for viol consort by Byrd and his contemporaries. Meredith Ruduski, Kate Shuldiner and Karen Burciaga also guest star.

William Byrd was one of the greatest composers in Tudor England, admired by Elizabeth I in spite of his Roman Catholic faith. Internationally renowned Mary Springfels joins La Follia in performing works for viol consort by Byrd and his contemporaries. Meredith Ruduski, Kate Shuldiner and Karen Burciaga also guest star.