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
What You Missed Earlier this Season
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.
Two concerts in this series were canceled due to snow. Here are your ticket options: You can apply your ticket to our April 2010 concert. OR, you can apply your ticket towards a subscription for next year’s fabulous 25th Anniversary Season! Wait till you hear what’s brewing! Call (215) 235-8469 or email info@piffaro.com.
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
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
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
I just bought via iTunes, your recording “Chansons et Danceries”. It is delightful, well done, and a joy to listen to. I would love to hear you in concert. Do you ever come to Boston or Providence? Happy playing!
George
All instrumental program especially churches music are delightful, so you better watch this. I swear it will touch your soul.