Piffaro, The Renaissance Band

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The Story of Music and Theatre in 17th c. Spain :: Piety, Pomp, and Passion :: April 16-18, 2010

Scripted by Piffaro’s very own Christa Patton, this concert not only tells the story of Theater Music in 17th c Spain, but celebrates National Guitar Month, too, with a pre-concert panel-talk with our 3 fantastic guitarists. So bring all the guitar-players in your life 1 hour before the start of the concert to find out more about the connections between Renaissance Music and, let’s say, rock-n-roll! Our 6 renowned guests, (yes, SIX) are lead by world-revered soprano Ellen Hargis, and include counter-tenor Drew Minten and Julie Andrijeski, who will delight us with dance and violin. The program includes renditions of the popular xácara, with a musical setting by Juan Hidalgo, and an interesting song-setting that tells of a young woman who breaks all 10 commandments for the love of a nobleman. Alas… young love…

Friday, Apr. 16, 2010. 8:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St., Philadelphia

Saturday, Apr. 17., 2010. 8:00 p.m.
Presby. Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

Sunday, Apr. 18, 2010. 4:00 p.m.
Sts. Andrew & Matthew Church, 8th & Shipley St., Wilmington DE

Christmas in Renaissance Spain :: December 18-21, 2009

A Spanish Christmas, with Laura Heimes, soprano, and Nina Stern, recorder. Intimate gems from Spain and the New World.

Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. 8:00 p.m.
Presby. Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. 8:00 p.m. :: Canceled due to Snow
St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St., Philadelphia

Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. 4:00 p.m. :: Canceled due to Snow
Sts. Andrew & Matthew Church, 8th & Shipley St., Wilmington DE

Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. 8:00 p.m.
All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ Road (off Terhune Road), Princeton, NJ 08540

A Portuguese Advent Vespers :: November 13-15, 2009

A Portuguese Vespers, with Choral Arts Society (Matthew Glandorf, director) and  guest brass players.  The seldom-performed music of 17th century Portugal reveals pieces of stunning beauty by Melgàs, Rebelo, and Pinheiro.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. 8:00 p.m.
Presby. Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. 8:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St., Philadelphia

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. 4:00 p.m.
Sts. Andrew & Matthew Church, 8th & Shipley St., Wilmington DE

Iberia, Old and New :: October 16-18, 2009

An all-instrumental program of treasures from Spain and the New World.  Highlights will include recently discovered music from the archives of mission churches in Bolivia, where Piffaro has been invited to perform in April of 2010.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. 8:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St., Philadelphia

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. 8:00 p.m.
Presby. Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. 4:00 p.m.
Sts. Andrew & Matthew Church, 8th & Shipley St., Wilmington DE