Trio Globo, the eclectic jazz/folk/classical/world music band that includes cellist Eugene Friesen, multi-instrumentalist Howard Levy, and percussionist Glen Velez.
Handel-Halvorsen, Passacaglia for Violin and Viola
Amy Glidden, Violin; Catherine Consiglio, Viola
J.S. Bach, Concerto for Harpsichord BWV 1052 in D Minor
Lynne Davis, Harpsichord
Two of the most passionate forms in the Baroque were the Ciaconna and Passacaglia. The Bertali is fun, jaunty and the closest thing to jazz in the 17th century! The Passacaglia is based on a work originally for harpsichord, derived from a "HOT" Spanish dance by Handel. Norwegian composer Halvorsen later created this virtuosic duo for violin and viola. Part of the Passacaglio has the two instruments simulate the sonority of a string quartet through the use of extensive double stops (the playing of two or more tones simultaneously on the violin and viola). It has an absolute rock and roll ending that is sure to get you on your feet!
A fabulous finish to the evening will be Bach's powerful Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor. This concerto has remained the most popular of all his concertos for harpsichord. He wrote seven concertos for one harpsichord, three concertos for two harpsichords, two concertos for three harpsichords, and one concerto for four harpsichords. (We will have a quiz over that info in the concert!) The D Minor Concerto is full of powerful, driving melodies and rhythmic energy that draws you in from the first note. CMATB will feature, for the first time, internationally known concert organist Lynne Davis for this work. Check out more about Lynne at her website.
Matt Combs is a versatile performer, instrumentalist, writer, producer, and teacher who has been living and working in Nashville, Tennessee, since 1997. Primarily known for his fiddling, Matt has worked with some of the best names in country, bluegrass, and old-time music -- including John Hartford, Jerry Douglas, Suzy Bogguss, Maura O'Connell, John Oates, Mike Snider, Ray Price, Kevin Costner, Charlie Daniels, Jimmy Martin, Marty Stuart, Uncle Josh Graves, Kenny Baker, Norman and Nancy Blake, and Doc Watson. He has also performed with The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble, The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, The Nashville Chamber Orchestra, and the Nashville Opera. In addition, he has played on the Grand Ole Opry over 200 times, has appeared on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network, on documentaries on PBS, on CMT and GAC, and most recently on The Marty Stuart Show on RFD-TV.
Joining Matt will be his wife, Rachel Combs. Rachel has spent the last several years playing in Norman Blake's band along with her father/old time fiddle master, James Bryan. She has played concerts and festivals across the country, including legendary radio shows, A Prairie Home Companion and The Grand Ole Opry.
Ben Sanders will be performing on cello, fiddle and mandolin.
Rounding out the group on the old-time banjo and harmonica will be the 2009 National Old Time Banjo Champion, Luke Richardson.
This band will take you on a journey through the tradition of American string band music, Western Swing, and even some Brazilian Choro music for a well rounded night of fun and music.
Exclusive One Night Only Concert with Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg
Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. in The Barn. Barn and Garden seating available. (No dinner will be served, but you may bring your picnic basket to the garden at 7:30.)
Antonin Dvorak, Piano Trio in E Minor, Op 90 "Dumky"
Keith Redpath, violin
Catherine Consiglio, viola
Emmanuel Lopez, cello
James Knight, piano
Harrington String Quartet members Keith Redpath and Emmanuel Lopez return to Wichita for some exquisite music making during CMATB's Barn 4, 2010. They are joined by Wichita's own James Knight and Catherine Consiglio. The evening's music begins with the Dohnany Serenade for violin, viola and cello. This work features five short movements that include Marches and Romanzas and boasts a passion for life. The piece is intensely romantic and conversational. With only three string voices it is demanding, exquisite and inspiring for the players and audience alike.
The Dumky Trio is the last and most loved of Dvorak's piano trios. "Dumky" is the plural of "Dumka" and is translated as "a fleeting thought." Each of the six movements is a 'dumka.' Dvorak uses expansive, pleading sections in contrast with impassioned fast ones. This composition was premiered in 1891 with Dvorak as the pianist and is filled with simple beauty and an original quality of folk song and dance.
Musicians will also be in residence for Chamber Music at The Barn's
Come hear music from the Civil War era, look at and touch real artifacts, and experience authentic reenactments. Gain new insights and hear some true tall tales about the Civil War from Wichita's own J.C. Combs. Simple tunes heard in political 'tent' meetings will be performed by violin, piano and flute. Of course, you will also rise to the call of a fife and drum or two!
There could be no better compliment to the evening than Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite. Copland's own chamber version of this magnificent work will be performed by 13 musicians. Appalachian Spring premiered in 1944 and was commissioned by Martha Graham. The ballet was a stunning success and Copland was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1945 for this incredible musical tale.
Originally called Ballet for Martha, Ms. Graham suggested a title of Appalachian Spring from a phrase in a poem called "The Bridge" by Hart Crane.
O Appalachian Spring! I gained the ledge; Steep, inaccessible smile that eastward bends And northward reaches in that violet wedge Of Adirondacks!
This is one concert you'll be talking about long after the evening is over.
