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February 1, 2007 issue

Harmonia Baroque at Rosen Concert Hall Thursday, February 1

Story by David Brewer

Classical music ensemble Harmonia Baroque will present an evening of music at ASU’s Rosen Concert Hall on Thursday, February 1, at 8:00 p.m. Admission to the concert is free.

Harmonia Baroque is comprised of three faculty members of ASU’s Hayes School of Music, along with two additional area musicians, all dedicated to performing music from the baroque period on historically correct instruments.

“For us, it’s an important contribution to play the music on the instruments for which they were intended,” said oboist Alicia Chapman.

Other members of the ensemble include Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham on traverso (flute), Priscilla Porterfield on metzo-soprano, Michael Bell on harpsichord and Barbara Krundieck on cello. Chapman’s baroque-era oboe is known as the hautbois.

According to Chapman, the group’s selections for the performance at Rosen will be a sonic tour of Europe focusing on the home countries of the various composers. Among those whose works will be performed include J.S. Bach (Germany), Henry Purcell (England), Nicola Matteis (Italy) and Jean-Francoise Dandrieu (France).

The mellow, colorful compositions of the baroque period were ideal for performance in salons and similarly intimate venues by smaller ensembles. “We love playing these instruments in a small setting,” said Chapman.

 

Want To Go?

Date: Thursday, February 1

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Rosen Concert Hall

Cost: FREE!