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Andrew Fouts, baroque violin
Patricia Halverson, viola da gamba
Scott Pauley, theorbo
"a splendid period-instruments ensemble"
Chicago Tribune
[a] well-conceived and elegantly performed program. Washington Post
"Colorful virtuosity...Chatham Baroque gave
zesty accounts of a group of Spanish dances."
The New York Times
"a tour de force... a baroque gem."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The playing was first rate. Enticing . . . technically fleet and intensely
involved. Houston Chronicle
"musicianship throughout the evening was top notch" The Buffalo News
"Chatham Baroque rocks, dude."
San Antonio Express-News
"Chatham Baroque is one of the most
spectacularly gifted and innovative of all the groups in this American
wave of talent." CD Now
"Was that a funky blues chord
amid the splendor of Chatham Baroque's season opener? It was that and
more, as Saturday night's concert at Synod Hall signaled a decidedly
adventurous path"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"[Chatham Baroque] jammed its way through a
program of Scottish music. It was a gem of a performance."
The Post and Courier, Charleston
"... even their quiet
playing is extremely well-projected. Indeed, this music is
well-served by being performed with such backbone... each section is
vividly characterized, yet one also gets a strong sense of the work as
a
whole, with each movement flowing inevitably into the next...Very
strongly recommended."
Gramophone
"...a marvelous co-production by Chatham Baroque
and the Renaissance & Baroque Society.... Throughout the night,
violinist Julie Andrijeski led her Chatham Baroque colleagues and
other musicians wonderfully (she also provided the dance
choreography). The warm, active sound pushed the evening forward -- no
tepid period performance this."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"This is well-performed, enjoyable music in a
one-hundred percent Latin American version."
Goldberg Magazine
"Stylistic, technically accomplished, and
musical..."
Columbus Dispatch
"Theorbo player Scott Pauley, is a brilliant
young artist ...Pauley showed a complete mastery of his long-necked
instrument, with particularly striking use of its deep bass notes."
The Washington Post
"...music of Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger showed off the group's natural dynamic and each member's
gifts. Pauley's sure-handed playing came to the forefront through the
multi-voiced lines and accelerating rhythms of the folklike "Colascione."
In the heavy-footed dance "Canario," Pauley then laid the foundation
for Halverson's earthy, exacting work, which in turn set up Fouts's
mellifluous sound and sensitive style."
The Washington Post
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Chatham Baroque - Arts in
Education Programming
Chatham Baroque offers a
wide range of innovative and exciting educational activities. From masterclasses
and workshops to delightfully humorous and entertaining auditorium
programs, the ensemble is committed to the highest
educational and performance standards. Chatham Baroque received the
1999 "Early Music Brings History Alive" Award from Early Music America
and the 1999 Logan Award from Penn State Erie, both in recognition of
its outreach programming.
Chatham Baroque's newest auditorium program "Catgut
& Horsehair: A Tour of Europe" is an interactive performance featuring
guest actor David Flick and a selection of students from the audience
(3-5 participants). The actor takes various roles (peasant, merchant,
diplomat, adventurer, royal, for instance)
and the show includes small props to assist the students in their
travels.
The music illuminates skills taught to the students,
featuring several countries: dance in France, swordplay in Italy,
diplomacy in Germany, and seeing as the Baroque period includes the
"Age
of Discovery" a trip to the New World. Have a look at
our excellent
study guide.
- Catgut & Horsehair: A Tour of Europe
assembly program with guest actor from the Unseam'd
Shakespeare Company
- 2 versions, one for younger students, one for older
students
- 45-50 minutes
- fascinating, lively skit designed to incorporate the
participation of students on stage and in the audience, featuring a
virtual trip to various European countries and highlighting the
corresponding music and history of the Baroque
- maximum 400 children (fewer preferable... our
instruments are quiet!)
Feedback on Chatham Baroque's Work With Students:
"Thank you so much for your professionalism and true
concern for music education. It was a pleasure getting to know and work
with you." (Beth Sears Cox, Artsbridge)
"This was a wonderful assembly! It was an effective
mix of four elements: artistry, presentational skill, educational approach
and involvement of students. We enjoyed the ensemble so much that we
applied for and received a grant to enable the artists to do a five day
residency." (PTA President, Ingram Elementary School)
"Thank you for the special expertise and personal
warmth that you brought to the Governor's School program. The breadth of
your experience and your innovative arts education contributed
substantially to the success of the Governor's School for the Arts."
(Dr. Suzanne T. Snyder, Dean, West Virginia Governor's School for the
Arts)
"Thank you for adding a special dimension to our
music program. Your presentation was well received by students and faculty
alike. We also feel that your involvement of school children is wonderful.
It gives the entire student body and faculty a real sense of ownership of
your presentation. We look forward to future performances." (Jo Ann
DiLorenzo, Music Teacher)
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