Duruflé Requiem Good Friday Vespers

In case you want to hear the Duruflé Requiem this Friday, here's the information: House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Avenue in St. Paul, 7:30 p.m. We're using the small orchestra instrumentation (strings, trumpets, timpani, harp, and organ).

http://www.hohchurch.org/

Jack Litzau and Friends at the Terminal Bar 3/19

A good opportunity to show support for our MMO bassist!

This Thursday, 3/19, a group I play with called JazzFolk is entertaining the residents of the Terminal Bar in Minneapolis.  It’s at 409 E Hennepin Avenue about 1 block north of Surdyk’s, next to the Wells Fargo bank.  Here is the map:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/409+E+Hennepin+Ave,+Minneapolis,+MN+55414/@44.9888877,-93.2546276,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52b32d7853318161:0x8ff34bc7a756bfe9

Everyone needs to visit the Terminal at least once, so this Thursday is a good time to do it. Besides, JazzFok will be taking a hiatus from performing for a while, so you wouldn’t want to miss this event. Here is a link to a City Pages article about the Terminal:

http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2013/06/how_the_terminal_bar_neither_evolved_nor_died.php

JazzFolk is a fabulous singer/guitar strummer named Erin backed up by a group of primarily jazz musicians.  We play a variety of songs you will likely be familiar with.

The Terminal offers an assortment of tap beers, including something from the famed Point Brewery.  The residents frequently order pizzas, and one or two band members have been known to brave a hot dog. If you are wondering what to wear to the Terminal, here is a photo:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Terminal+Bar/@44.988852,-93.254547,3a,75y,303.81h,90t/data=!3m5!1e1!3m3!1sS0657XEDkTa-r9HSC4h3Nw!2e0!3e2!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x1edeec783863b484!6m1!1e1

Highland Traditions (Bagipe) Concert

"The evening will be guided by piping by two of the most talented bagpipers to ever grace the stages in Minnesota.

Andrew and Mike will take turns playing traditional and modern bagpipe music from the 1400's all the way to present day with Mike performing several of his own compositions.

They will also perform together and be accompanied by two of the finest drummers in North America. Owen Sehon and Peter Buxman. 

Together they will play some of the repertoire of the Macalester College Pipe Band as well as some pieces put together just for this performance.

To add to the pageantry will be champion highland dancer Alexandra Schmitz. The pipes will accompany her as she dances the Highland Fling, the Sword Dance and a few other breathtaking (literally) numbers."

Mar. 7 at the Celtic Junction. Music starts at 8pm. Advance tickets $12, $15 at the door.

I've heard them play before, and I expect nothing less than an amazing show!  Hope you see some of you there!
Information can be found at 
http://www.thecelticjunction.com/home/highland-traditions-march-7/
and
https://www.facebook.com/events/1576672865913507

György Ligeti - Mysteries of the Macabre - 2015

A fantastic piece. I'm not sure they needed the gimmick, but I suppose it wouldn't have been the same if the soprano was standing there in a stiff black gown.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmCmrZfybPQ#t=23

Baroque Guitar, Viola, Harpsichord Concert Jan 27, 8:00 PM, St Thomas University

This concert will be held at St Mary's chapel on St Paul Campus of St Thomas University, Sat., Feb 7, at 8 PM.  Dr. Chris Kachian is the head of the Guitar Studies program at St. Thomas University and is a truly world-class performer.  The concert will also include historical background provided by art historian Michelle Nordtorp-Madison.  Highly recommended!  Feel free to contact Ray Artz (ray.e.artz@gmail.com, 612-616-0788) for more info.  Here is the announcement from Chris Kachian:

The annual St. Paul Seminary concert of Baroque music is here again (see attachment). This year, we have a Baroque violist, Jerry Gaul, playing an astounding sounding 17th Century viola. Among other hits, Jerry and I will be doing the area premiere of Vivaldi's double concerto for viola and guitar written in 1722. David Jenkins will be performing an exquisite piece by Buxtehude on our newly donated harpsichord built by Kevin Fryer.

Music events January 17-19

Here is more information about the music events I mentioned Monday night.

Saturday, January 17:
3:30-6:00 Contratopia plays for a waltz session at the Tapestry Folk Dance Center
7:30-11:00 Contratopia plays for a contra dance at Tapestry
http://tapestryfolkdance.org/

Sunday, January 18:
2:00 Contratopia plays a house concert in Minneapolis.
Email me for for the host's contact information. Suggested donation is $15.

2:00 Aaron Miller plays live organ accompaniment to Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights."
House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Avenue, free.
http://www.hohchurch.org/

7:30-9:30 Duo Borealis plays at Dunn Brothers in Saint Paul
1569 Grand Avenue, no cover charge.
http://dunnbros.com/

Monday, January 19
7:00 Don Julin and Billy Strings play at the Dakota Jazz Club, $20.
http://www.dakotacooks.com/

Duo Borealis (Lou & Dotty) Performances in January

Baby it's cold outside. But it's warm in here! Get out of the house and enjoy some classical mandolin duos performed by Lou Chouinard and Dotty Coffey.

On Sunday, January 18th, we are performing at Dunn Brothers on Grand Avenue in St. Paul from 7:30-9:30 pm.

On Saturday, January 31st, we are performing at Trotters Bakery and Cafe 232 Cleveland Ave N in St. Paul from 6:00-8:00 PM

Hope to see you all there!

Music for December 15

I put Veni Emmanuel, Dona Nobis Pacem, and my trill exercise on the play list for December 15. If you need parts, follow the links on the MMO schedule page.

Wow

At Guitar Center today (11/30) they are selling new Rogue brand mandolins for $39.99. 

IMSLP: free classical scores

Here is a link to thousands of free classical scores, all in the public domain:

http://imslp.org/

which stands for International Music Score Library Project.  Lots of useful stuff here.