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SAINT LUKE RECORDER SERIES 2008-2009 |
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The Saint Luke Recorder Series grows out of our commitment to enhancing the musical experiences we regularly provide for the Chicagoland public. . The artist for this series is John Langfeld, a Chicago area musician who has specialized in exploring performance practices for Baroque and 20th Century recorder music as well as in performing the many seldom programmed compositions for unaccompanied alto recorder. His interest in performing both traditional and more contemporary styles provides an unusual opportunity to discover the relatively untapped “musical universe” of which recorders are capable. . In this third year of the series, Langfeld adds a layer of fun to the foundation of discipline and technical excellence and takes the two concerts in unexpected directions. . The November concert has Langfeld drawing on his talent as an arranger to create “Music NEVER Intended for Recorders,” a program combining a subtle sense of humor with performance virtuosity for a surprisingly satisfying musical experience. . The April concert, “London Bridges,” reaches across the Atlantic to highlight two contemporary British composers who are interested in being represented in this Series. Pieces by other British composers will also be represented. Langfeld will also add a non-traditional composition of his own written for as many recorders as the space will hold for a performance en masse. |
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2008-2009 CONCERTS |
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| The idea of presenting “Music NEVER Intended for Recorders” began as an impulse for an amusing, almost “pops” concert complete with showtunes (!). While the program is not without its amusing moments, it was clear that the pieces under consideration were really quite beautiful. They work well on the instruments and can be presented with musical and stylistic integrity. |
Sonata V in Fm BWV 529 Alto Recorder and Harpsichord (after the Organ Trio Sonata; arranged by Bernard Thomas) Adagio Tenor Recorder and Piano (from Sonata in Fm for Clarinet and Piano, Opus 120, No.1) Prelude and Fugue in G Recorder Quartet from Preludes and Fugues for Piano (arranged by John Langfeld) Andrew Lloyd Webber Suite Soprano, Bass, Tenor and Alto Recorders (arranged from vocal scores by John Langfeld) School of Velocity, Opus 299, Book I, No. 9 Recorder Quartet (arranged from the piano exercise by John Langfeld) Andante Tenor Recorder and Piano (from Sonata for Flute and Piano, Opus 94) Last Tango in Bayreuth Tenor and Bass Recorders (from the Bassoon Quartet; arranged by John Langfeld) and more . . . including an opera aria and an outrageous encore! |
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johannes Brahms
Dimitri Shostakovitch
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Carl Czerny
Sergei Prokofiev
Peter Schickele |
The concert is free to the public. A reception follows. |
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| The “London Bridges” concert is the result of Langfeld having connected with two composers in England who are interested in having their compositions represented in the Saint Luke Recorder Series. This concert presents American/Midwest premieres of music by Peter Hope and David Dubrey. |
Mrs. Harris in Paris Alto Recorder and Piano A Herrick Garland Countertenor, Alto Recorder and Harpsichord Three Canzonas Tenor Recorder Alone Caprice Alto Recorder and Guitar Plaint Tenor Recorder and Harpsichord Bramall Hall Dances Recorders, Cello and Harpshichord Dies Irae Recorders (as many as possible) and more music from across the Atlantic… |
David Dubery
Peter Hope
Douglas Lilburn
Philip Cowlin
Colin Hand
Peter Hope
John Langfeld |
The concert is free to the public. A reception follows. |
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William Mathas |
