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The Glories of Venice

Resplendent 16th- and 17th-century music for sackbuts, strings, and organ

We open our season with a splash, as Incantare joins Chatham Baroque to celebrate the return of early music to the live concert stage. Revel in the rich sounds of strings, sackbuts (early trombones), and a continuo team of violone, theorbo, and organ. This celebratory concert of 16th- and 17th-century music features sumptuous canzonas and sonatas by Gabrielli, Fontana, Merulo, Rosenmüller and others.

Chatham Baroque
Andrew Fouts violin, viola
Scott Pauley theorbo
Patricia Halverson viola da gamba, violone

Incantare
Ben David Aronson, Liza Malamut tenor sackbut
Garrett Lahr bass sackbut
Alice Culin-Ellison violin
Cynthia Black violin, viola
Naomi Gregory chamber organ

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Bach Goldberg Variations

The Goldberg Variations, published in 1741 as “an Aria with diverse variations for the harpsichord with two manuals for the delight and entertainment of music lovers,” are the fourth and final volume of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Clavier-Übung (“keyboard practice”) collection. Bach’s last published word on keyboard playing, the Goldberg Variations are a brilliant display of compositional command and stylistic inventiveness, coupled with an unprecedented, acrobatic virtuosity and flat out humor.

Arthur Haas harpsichord

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Grounded: Popular tunes, dances, and variations of the Renaissance and Baroque

Chatham Baroque showcases the collective synergy, sparkle, and spirit of artistic directors Andrew Fouts, Patricia Halverson, and Scott Pauley as they embark on an exploration of popular tunes, grounds, and sonatas of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Join us for a Baroque jam session as we riff on popular tunes and dances like the Folia, Ciacona, and Romanesca, and include music penned by Corelli, Marais, Ortiz, Pandolfi, and Matteis.

Andrew Fouts violin
Patricia Halverson viola da gamba
Scott Pauley theorbo, baroque guitar

An exploration of scintillating Italian sonatas by Caldara, Vivaldi, and Lanzetti, with special emphasis on the violoncello da spalla.

“Nowadays the violoncello is also held between the legs.” –– Leopold Mozart, 1756

We take plenty for granted these days. As Mozart’s father suggests, this might include how the cello can be played. As one of few specialists of the violoncello da spalla (a cello held against the shoulder), Twelfth Night member Andrew Gonzalez is in a unique position to illuminate this tantalizing instrument and technique. Featuring Italian Baroque music of vivid drama and expression –– Vivaldi, Lanzetti, and Caldara –– Twelfth Night highlights the brilliance and flexibility of the “shouldered cello.”

Twelfth Night
Rachell Ellen Wong violin
Carmen Johnson-Pájaro violin
Andrew Gonzalez violoncello da spalla
David Belkovski harpsichord

Things to Know About Attending

• Proof of vaccination and adherence to COVID safety protocols required (click here for more information)
• All subscribers and advance single ticket buyers will automatically receive a link to the concert video once it is released at no additional charge

Friday, Feb. 25, 7:30 PM Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair
Saturday, Feb. 26, 8 PM Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside
Sunday, Feb. 27 2:30 PM Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside

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Music from the Time of Louis XIV and XV

Chatham Baroque welcomes extraordinary guest artists Stephen Schultz (baroque flute), Caroline Giassi (baroque oboe), and Justin Wallace (harpsichord) to form a chamber ensemble that one might find at the palace of Versailles. Featuring the luxuriant music that defines the French national style, including François Couperin’s Les Nations, a suite from Marin Marais’ Pièces en trio, and the troisième pièce of the Pièces de Clavecin en Concert by Jean-Philippe Rameau.

Chatham Baroque
Andrew Fouts violin
Patricia Halverson viola da gamba, violone
Scott Pauley theorbo, archlute

Guest Artists
Stephen Schultz baroque flute
Caroline Giassi baroque oboe
Justin Wallace harpsichord

Things to Know About Attending

• Proof of vaccination and adherence to COVID safety protocols required (click here for more information)
• All subscribers and advance single ticket buyers will automatically receive a link to the concert video once it is released at no additional charge

East Liberty Presbyterian Church, East Liberty | Venue Info
Saturday, Apr. 2, 8 PM
Sunday, Apr. 3, 2:30 PM 

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Chatham Baroque brings you the sublime music of the Lenten season featuring Giovanni Pergolesi’s breathtaking masterpiece, the Stabat Mater. A rich ensemble of strings, organ, theorbo and violone supply the dramatic backdrop over which soar and intertwine the voices of Pascale Beaudin (soprano) and Reginald Mobley (countertenor). Additional music by Vivaldi and Schmelzer.

Chatham Baroque
Andrew Fouts violin
Scott Pauley theorbo, archlute
Patricia Halverson viola da gamba, violone

Guest Artists
Pascale Beaudin soprano
Reginald Mobley countertenor
Adam Pearl harpsichord/organ

Things to Know About Attending

• Proof of vaccination and adherence to COVID safety protocols required (click here for more information)
• All subscribers and advance single ticket buyers will automatically receive a link to the concert video once it is released at no additional charge

Hicks Memorial Chapel, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, East Liberty | Venue Info
Saturday, Apr. 30, 5 PM
Saturday, Apr. 30, 8 PM

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Music from Andalusia, the Ottoman Empire, North Africa, and the Sephardic Diaspora

East of the River performs music from the Near East from Jewish and Ottoman traditions of the 13th through 18th centuries. Based on the melodic modal system referred to as the Maqam, this program draws its listeners to the distinct beauty of and similarities between liturgical, folk, and Ottoman courtly music.

East of the River
Nina Stern recorders & chalumeau
Daphna Mor recorders & voice
Jesse Kotansky violin
Kane Mathis ‘oud
John Hadfield percussion

Things to Know About Attending

• Proof of vaccination and adherence to COVID safety protocols required (click here for more information)
• All subscribers and advance single ticket buyers will automatically receive a link to the concert video once it is released at no additional charge