Musicians of the Old Post Road announces its 2010-11 Season

Submitted by danryan on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 10:59am

Musicians of the Old Post Road’s 22nd season of concerts will feature a wide variety of unusual repertoire across a broad spectrum of themes. The four programs of the subscription series promise a bounty of wide-ranging discoveries.

Opening the season in October will be a program exploring works of the young Handel composed during his years in Italy. Entitled Roman Handel, this program will include some of his most dramatic vocal chamber works along with cantatas and instrumental compositions by his illustrious Italian colleagues, including Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Lulier, Carlo Cesarini, and Domenico Sarri. Soprano Kristen Watson, an OPR audience favorite, will join the ensemble for this captivating program.

Outreach Continues in Dorchester

Submitted by danryan on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 11:00am

Musicians of the Old Post Road continued its relationship with the Mather Elementary School in Dorchester with a concert and presentation about Vivaldi on March 25. The group performed for an audience of approximately 200 fourth-grade students. Prior to the ensemble’s appearance at the school, teachers were given introductory materials about the life and music of Vivaldi.

Sudbury Fundraiser

Submitted by danryan on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 11:54am

On the evening of May 17, Betty Thorner graciously hosted a fundraising concert and party at her Sudbury home. Ensemble members Suzanne Stumpf, Sarah Darling, Daniel Ryan, and Michael Bahmann performed works of Telemann and Janitsch and shared in lively discussions with attendees. The organization wishes to thank Betty for hosting the event, Board member Tom Hollocher for coordinating the event, and volunteer chefs Al Petty and Lynn Bjorklund.

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  • Roman Handel

    Fiery and lyrical works the young George Frideric Handel and his Italian contemporaries. With guest soprano Kristen Watson.

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  • Joyeux Noël—A French Baroque Christmas

    Rare and beautiful works of the season for voices and instruments by Marc-Antoine Charpentier.

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  • Hidden Treasures from the German Baroque

    Rarely-heard quartets by Janitsch, Graupner, Fasch, and others featuring the chalumeau.

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  • Philadelphia Story

    A revelatory musical portrait of some of the United States’ first, fine Classical composers

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Kids ages 7-17 come free with adult!

Why Subscribe? Interview with a Subscriber

Submitted by danryan on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 11:01am

Somerville resident Ceallaigh Reddy has attended and subscribed to Old Post Road’s subscription series for several years. Staff members recently had the opportunity to talk with Ceallaigh about her interest in the ensemble and the benefits of being a subscriber.

Q: You have been attending Old Post Road’s concerts for quite some time. Do you recall when you started subscribing and why?

2010-2011 Season Sneak Preview Subscriber Offer!

Subscribe by July 31

and receive 2 free single ticket gift certificates for each four-concert subscription.

 

Only available through July 31!

 

Additional Benefits for Subscribers:

  • Save 10% on three concerts; 20% on four concerts.
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Handling fee waived if ordered online.

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We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many supporters who have contributed to Old Post Road’s 2010 Annual Appeal.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 12:21am

Many concertgoers are not aware that ticket sales pay for less than half of the costs of bringing concerts to you. Please consider making a charitable contribution. The support of Friends of Musicians of the Old Post Road is essential to the life and future of the concert series and outreach initiatives of Musicians of the Old Post Road. Gifts of all amounts to our Annual Fund are gratefully received and truly make a difference.

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  • Endower ($1,000 +)
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Old Post Road on 99.5 All Classical Radio

Submitted by danryan on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 11:13am

On May 13 the ensemble was featured on 99.5 All Classical WGBH's Live from Fraser show. The ensemble performed a quartet by Johann Gottlieb Janitsch, a cello sonata by Raynor Taylor, and a Paris Quartet by Georg Philipp Telemann. Brian McCreath hosted the show and engaged the musicians in a discussion of the music, period instruments and the ensemble's history and future plans. The show is now available on demand on the WGBH website.

Old Post Road featured on Telemann CD

Submitted by danryan on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 11:55am

Musicians of the Old Post Road joined recorder player Aldo Abreu for a performance of Telemann’s Concerto in E Minor for recorder, traverso, strings, and continuo on Abreu’s recently released CD. Featured with Abreu was traverso soloist Suzanne Stumpf. Both soloists performed on original 18th-century ivory instruments by G. H. Scherer from the collection of Friedrich von Huene. The CD is available for purchase here.

Musicians of the Old Post Road Board and Staff

Board of Directors
William Wolk, President • Charles Hall, Vice President
John Carey, Treasurer • Dorothea Widmayer, Clerk
Eric Hall Anderson • Thomas Hollocher
Susan Vogel • Ruth Westheimer

Artistic Directors
Daniel Ryan and Suzanne Stumpf

The Ensemble
Suzanne Stumpf, flutes; Sarah Darling, violin
Marcia Cassidy, viola; Daniel Ryan, cello
Michael Bahmann, harpsichord and fortepiano

General Manager
Melissa Foster

Concert Managers
Jeffrey Dodds and Gabrielle Fougere

Publicity Manager
Marc Young

Assistant for Audience Development
Leah Driska