Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021. Learn more about advertising and sponsorship on WFMT. In Europe and the UK, Apollos Fire has performed 5 tours including sold-out concerts at the BBC Proms in London, the Aldeburgh Festival (UK), Madrids Royal Theatre, and Bordeauxs Grand Thtre de lOpra; with concerts at the Irish National Concert Hall (Dublin) and the Irish National Opera House (Wexford), as well as venues in France, Italy, Austria, and Portugal. Sunday, July 9, 7:00 p.m. PavilionJohn FogertyHearty Har The Celebration Tour, Monday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. Bennett Gordon HallRavinia Steans Music InstituteRSMI Program for Piano & Strings, Thursday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. Bennett Gordon HallRavinia Steans Music InstituteRSMI Program for Piano & Strings, Thursday, July 13, 7:30 p.m. Carousel StageMiko Marks , Friday, July 14, 2:00 p.m. Bennett Gordon HallRavinia Steans Music InstituteRSMI Program for Piano & StringsProgram includes the premiere of Untranslatable, a string quartet commissioned from James Lee III in recognition of Miriam Frieds 30th and final season as Piano & Strings Program Director, Friday, July 14, 8:00 p.m. PavilionChicago Symphony Orchestra and ChorusMarin Alsop, conductorJanai Brugger, soprano # (2)Ashley Dixon, mezzo-soprano # (2)Paul Appleby, tenor # (2)Ryan Speedo Green, bass-baritone (2)Adrian Dunn Singers (1)Ayodele Drum & Dance (2)Jim Gailloreto Trio (2)Senn High School Choir (1)Turn Up the Joy: Beethoven 9 ExpandedReena Esmail: See Me * (1)Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. In addition to bringing monastic gravitas to the cantorial Antiphons and Oratios, the singers shone in their solo moments. Living in northern Italy at the dawn of the 17th century, Monteverdi was at the nexus of numerous cultures. OCT: Monteverdi Vespers of 1610; NOV: Storms and Tempests; DEC: Handel's Messiah. The performers role was to evoke a particular Affekt or emotional state in the listeners whether that be joy or contemplation or rage or despair or triumph. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. We are sorry. [4] The interview was conducted by Cleveland Orchestra Music Director Christoph von Dohnnyi along with Roger Wright. The ensemble plans to play in the area twice a year, through a combination of partnerships with Chicago-based institutions. Named for the classical god of music and the sun, Apollos Fire was founded in 1992 by the award-winning young harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell. CLAUDIO MONTEVERDIVespers of the Blessed Virgin Magnificat 7 (Selections)0:01 Antiphon: Sancta Maria, succere miseris1:14 MagnificatAPOLLO'S FIRE | The Cleveland Baroque OrchestraJeannette Sorrell, conductorNovember 2014 Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, OhioMolly Quinn, sopranoKristen Dubenion-Smith, mezzoJacob Perry, tenor (Gloria, pt 1)Oliver Mercer, tenor (Esurientes duet)Jesse Blumberg, baritoneJonathan Woody, bassInstrumentalists:STRING BANDOlivier Brault, concertmasterJohanna Novom, violinAdriane Post, violaKyle Miller, violaRen Schiffer, cello piccoloRebecca Landell, celloSue Yelanjian, contrabassWIND BANDKathie Stewart, recorderBruce Dickey, cornettoKiri Tollaksen, cornettoGreg Ingles, alto sackbutPeter Christensen, tenor sackbutPeter Collins, bass sackbut CONTINUOJohn Lenti, theorboWilliam Simms, theorboPeter Bennett, organhttps://apollosfire.org/Passion.PeriodTouring booking inquiries for Apollo's Fire:Opus 3 Artists - Rob BerrettaBooking inquiries for Jeannette Sorrell:Columbia Artists Stefana Atlas-----Video Production: The Cleveland Film CompanyTravis Pollert, DirectorJoseph Jurecki, EditorRecording Engineer: Thomas KnabAudio Producer \u0026 Editor: Erica Brenner Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. And so is the triumph., The robust and wonderfully vivacious account was a voluptuous and hugely gripping approach to Monteverdis masterpiece. launched on Avie in July 2010 with a double release featuring Mozart and Bach. 4Aaron Copland: Symphony No. The GRAMMY-winning ensemble unites a select pool of early music specialists from throughout North America and Europe. If this concert didnt shake your rafters, then nothing will. The album was hailed by the American Record Guide as "one of the most joyous releases, intoxicated by the sheer joy of being alive. Apollo's Fire is a collection of creative artists who share Sorrell's passion for drama and rhetoric. [16] Most of these concerts have been sold out. Portrait of a Musician, thought to be Claudio Monteverdi, c.1590, by a Cremonese artist. Canning named his top 5: Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, conductor Akademie fr Alte Musik Berlin, conducted by Ren Jacobs English Baroque Soloists, conducted by John Elliot Gardiner Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, conducted by Stephen Layton Bach Collegium Japan, conducted by Masaaki Suzuki JEANNETTE SORRELL Posted September 12, 2022 Tweet Listen Now: Lighting Apollo's Fire 0:00 Read Transcript Jeannette Sorrell. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE, This was as exciting as Baroque music gets. Both concerts were sold out. Amazon has encountered an error. 36aJohannes Brahms: String Quintet No. Apollo's Fire Presents: The Monteverdi Vespers of 1610LOCAL PERFORMANCES: October 31 - November 7NATIONAL TOUR PERFORMANCES: November 4 - 14Jeannette Three Faiths Connected Through Music: 'O, Jerusalem!' With Apollo's Fire In both of these composers sounds, you can make out an audacious revolutionary spirit. The hope of those seeking to better their lives, the fears of those forced to flee danger at home, and the despair of the enslaved migrant have inspired music that captures the full range of their experience. Other noteworthy solo moments came with Wilsons lovely rendition of Audi Coelum and Andrea Walkerspure-toned rendering of Sancta Maria. In 2019, Apollo's Fire won a GRAMMY, shared with singer Karim Sulayman and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, for the 2018 album Songs of Orpheus. Jed Distler)Debbie Friedman: Laugh at All My Dreams (arr. Gloria Patri, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Magnificat. Their London concert in 2014 was praised by The Daily Telegraph for "superlative music-making, combining European stylishness and American can-do entrepreneurialism" and named one of the "Best 5 Classical Music Concerts of 2014."[9]. For many years I thought the Summerly version and Joel Cohen's version couldn't be surpassed in awfulness. NEW YORK TIMES, Electrified and sparkling. [7] The group's recordings and concerts have been broadcast frequently on National Public Radio, Britain's BBC, Canada's CBC Radio 2, and the European Broadcasting Union since its 4th season. How Kamala Sankaram Brings New Audiences, Stories to Opera, 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition, LIVE | Miriam Kessler, 17, harp, piano, and composer. I also own their recording entitled "Christmas Vespers", which I like. Psalam 121: Laetatus sum Bach's St John Passion, to critical acclaim from The New York Times which wrote, "Magnificent the production belonged entirely to Ms. Sorrell, who devised the concept, which she called 'a dramatic presentation' the orchestra was excellent exquisite moments. Rhythms Move Me Soul Muntu Dance Theatre of ChicagoNajwa Dance Corps Praize Productions , Friday, September 8, 7:30 p.m. Martin TheatreRavinia Steans Music InstituteRSMI Jazz DirectorsBilly Childs, pianoRufus Reid, bassSteve Wilson, saxophonewithSara Caswell, violin #Christian Euman, drums andKurt Elling, vocalist. apollosfire.org, Posted Oct 18, 2022 at 7:40 am by Charles Rhodes. As Sorrell says, Monteverdi was a giant, much like Beethoven. Calendar of Events. But what Apollos Fire musicians love most is bringing world-class performances to your doorstep in a continuous tour of Northeast Ohio neighborhoods. Apollo's Fire was awarded major grants through the NEA American Masterpieces initiative in 2009 and 2010, for Jeannette Sorrell's research, creation, and recording of the innovative crossover program, "Come to the River: An Early American Gathering." To see our price, add these items to your cart. Nigra Sum Sed Formorsa, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Psalm 112. Apollo's Fire immediately began receiving touring invitations from concert series presenters, and has been an active touring ensemble since its first season. Sancta Maria Succore Miseris, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Magnificat. 2023 Apollo's Fire. Antiphon: Nigra sum sed formosa CHICAGO CLASSICAL REVIEW, Dramatic tautness tempered by musical finesse and elegant refinement. Honoring Black Composers at Karamu House (May 21), All-Stravinsky in Rocky River: variety and charm (May 15), Puccinis Gold Rush Opera centers American Dream Festival (May 13). Apollo's Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra is a popular and critically acclaimed [1] period-instrument ensemble specializing in early music (Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical) based in Cleveland, Ohio. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. 3 for Solo ViolinEugne Ysae: Sonata No. Named for the classical god of music and the sun, Apollos Fire was founded in 1992 by the award-winning young harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell. Chicago's North Shore CVB - Events The wedding was to be the event of the decade; royals and aristocrats from all over Europe gathered in Mantua for a week of festivities. 3, Sunday, August 6, 1:00 p.m. Martin TheatreMozart in the MartinChicago Symphony OrchestraMarin Alsop, conductorJanai Brugger, soprano (Pamina) #Matthew Polenzani, tenor (Tamino)Joshua Hopkins, baritone (Papageno) #Kathryn Lewek, soprano (Queen of the Night)David Leigh, bass-baritone (Sarastro) #Christian Sanders, tenor (Monostatos)Tiffany Choe, soprano (First Lady) #Ashley Dixon, mezzo-soprano (Second Lady) #Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano (Third Lady) #Diana Newman, soprano (Papagena) #Adam Lau, bass-baritone (Speaker)Apollo Chorus of ChicagoJames Robinson, stage directorDan Sokalski, stage managerWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Magic Flute, Sunday, August 6, 7:00 p.m. PavilionBoz ScaggsKeb Mo. In 2016, the album Sephardic Journey was praised by BBC Music Magazine as "revelatory convivially theatrical The soloists and instrumentalists are first-class, and Sorrell's arrangements are full of zip and colour" [15] and Sorrell's work was favorably compared to that of Jordi Savall. Accurate and faithful playing of both works only left us wanting more. But, more crucially, the artistic director made a wholly convincing musical argument in the Apollo performance. The Cleveland-based baroque orchestra. Miriam Fried, a program director at the institute, is stepping down from her role after this season, according to festival representatives. Antiphon: Pulchra es et decora Et Exultavit, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Magnificat. 3Johann Sebastian Bach: Selected fugues from The Art of Fugue and The Well-Tempered ClavierDmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No. Telemann's Don Quixote and other suites and concertos; and albums of Mozart symphonies and concertos. Versical & Response: Deus in adjutorium Period. As the performance reached its peak with the massive concluding Magnificat, Sorrell likewise accelerated the quick stage changeups with solo singers placed in the high pulpit and instrumental soloists standing up. Passion. 1 *Eugne Ysae: Sonata No. Jacob Perry is a very special tenor. The cornetto palyers in this recording are now among the best in the After reading the two reviews, I realized that in 1999, Appollo's Fire was indeed performing in a historically informed way. Classical Music Magazine, UK Biography Named for the classical god of music, healing and the sun, Apollo's Fire is a GRAMMY-winning ensemble. Storms & Tempests List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. Jeannette Sorrell leads Apollos Fire in a performance of Monteverdis seminal Vespers of 1610 on Sun., Oct. 16 at Alice Millar Chapel in Evanston. During the interview, Dohnnyi told Sorrell that there was "no point in finding time with the orchestra for her to audition, as the audience in Cleveland would never accept a woman as a conductor. Virgo Prudentissima, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Psalm 147. Handels Messiah Vespers has been a signature piece for Apollo's Fire for over ten years, and it's fitting for Sorrell and her vibrant band--already well-known through their extensive national touring and NPR broadcasts--to bring this magnificent masterwork to wider audiences through this recording. 5 for Solo ViolinTessa Lark: Original work *Eugne Ysae: Sonata No. Apollos Fire is dedicated to reviving the true spirit of baroque performances not only with period instruments, but with the emotional impact the music was meant to convey. Ravinia Festival Association President and CEO Jeffrey Haydon said the lineup this season has something to appeal to everyone. All rights reserved. An International Baroque Orchestra at Home in Northeast Ohio, DEC: Wassail! Please try again. 2, op. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. The GRAMMY-winning ensemble unites a select pool of early music specialists from throughout North America and Europe. David and Colin Matthews) * (CSO premiere)Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. The contrast between these two styles and eras helps lend the music an unforgettable tension and grandeur. INTERNATIONAL RECORD REVIEW, UK (CD review), Resplendent brilliantly motivated by Sorrell and performed with vibrant attention to dramatic detail. The authenticist school is likely correct that the Vespers was originally performed one to a part (and has been recorded that way by a generation of historically minded conductors including Andrew Parrott and others). CLAUDIO MONTEVERDIVespers of the Blessed Virgin - Magnificat 7 (Selections)0:01 Antiphon: Sancta Maria, succere miseris1:14 MagnificatAPOLLO'S FIRE | The. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 for Solo ViolinJohann Sebastian Bach: Largo from Sonata No. AVIE Records Preview E 1 Kuando el Rey Nimrod (Avram Avinu) [Live] Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell 2:42 2 Vespers of 1610: Gloria Patri (Live) Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, Apollo's Singers 2:23 3 Ki eshmera Shabbat (Live) Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, Apollo's Singers 3:59 4 Named for the classical god of music, healing and the sun, Apollo's Fire is a GRAMMY-winning ensemble. "[5] Sorrell replied that she had not applied for this job, and her true goal was to work with a period-instrument orchestra. Apollo's Fire strikes sparks with exuberant take on Monteverdi "Vespers" I have 4 versions of the Vespers; all are different and all give a different read and interpretation. Love it! Monteverdi was an important and pivotal figure. Apollos Fire is a collection of creative artists who share Sorrells passion for drama and rhetoric. Last month Music of the Baroque opened its season with a sterling performance of Handels oratorio Jephtha. Jeannette Sorrell led Apollo's Fire in Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 Sunday afternoon at Alice Millar Chapel in Evanston. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2010. [13] In the 2016-17 season the ensemble sold over 15,000 tickets at its home series. Monteverdi: Vespers of the Blessed Virgin & Magnificat by Apollo's Fire The strength of his voice in the opening solo instantly made one sit up straight (and forget about seating snafus and potential parking tickets). Tuesday, August 8, 7:30 p.m. Carousel StageSpecial Consensus , Wednesday, August 9, 8:00 p.m. PavilionChicago Symphony OrchestraJonathon Heyward, conductor (CSO debut)Benjamin Beilman, violinTania Len: Pasajes * (CSO premiere)Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No. The polish and dedication of Sorrell and the soloistsvocal and instrumentalwas unassailable. The ensemble has had many live radio broadcasts across Europe. 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Artists set to return to Ravinia this summer include John Legend, Lauryn Hill, Brandi Carlile, Santana and Kenny Loggins, who is set to visit Highland Park on his farewell tour. At times in those big ensemble passagesespecially in the early goingone sometimes wanted more dynamic contrast and nuance. Soprano Erica Schuller, who sang the title role in HaymarketsPoppea, made a virtual operatic love scene out of Pulchra Es singing radiantly and with immaculate tone and expressive dedication to sister soprano Molly Netter. Motet: Audi Caelum (Karim Sulayman, tenor) From shining a spotlight on women composers across multiple genres to bringing the best in pop, rock, jazz, and classical to our varied stages, Ravinias summer offerings reflect the wide-ranging musical tastes of Chicago and beyond," Haydon said in a statement announcing the lineup. Apollo's Fire animates Monteverdi's Big Bang of sacred works in This program, curated by Cori Ellison, traces the migrant experience in music ranging across songs of the Sephardim expelled from Inquisition Spain; Schubert and Schumanns German Romantic Wanderer; the Africans brought forcibly to our shores; the Jewish, Irish, Italian, and Asian refugees who built 20th-century America; and todays songs of asylum seekers fleeing Ukraine and Latin America. Muse of Fire 15 (Rkczy March), Sunday, August 27, 7:00 p.m. PavilionChicago PhilharmonicThiago Tiberio, conductorEncanto In ConcertGermaine Franco: Score to Encanto * (Chicago premiere of live-to-film performance)Original songs by Lin-Manuel MirandaComplete film shown on video screens in the Pavilion and facing the Lawn while the orchestra plays the score live, Tuesday, August 29, 7:00 p.m. PavilionChicago PhilharmonicScott Terrell, conductor Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary In ConcertJohn Williams: Score to Jurassic Park *Complete film shown on video screens in the Pavilion and facing the Lawn while the orchestra plays the score live, Wednesday, August 30, 7:00 p.m. PavilionTrainParmalee , Thursday, August 31, 7:00 p.m. PavilionBrandi Carlile, Friday, September 1, 8:00 p.m. PavilionCarrie UnderwoodAdditional video screen installed on the North Lawn to show the performance, Saturday, September 2, 2:00 p.m. Bennett Gordon HallJory Vinikour, harpsichordJohann Sebastian Bach: French OvertureJean-Philippe Rameau: Suite in D major from Pices de Clavecin *, Saturday, September 2, 8:00 p.m. PavilionCarrie Underwood, Sunday, September 3, 2:00 p.m. Bennett Gordon HallTessa Lark, violin #Ysae Solo Sonatas 100th AnniversaryEugne Ysae: Sonata No. If none of these 4 lengths fits your needs, please contact Apollos Fire to obtain an alternate version. They met in Venice in 1610 and the splendor resounded. a barnstorming conclusion to an arresting musical evening. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos & Harpsichord Concertos, a disc of G.F. Handel arias with soprano Amanda Forsythe titled The Power of Love (Billboard Classical #3, 2015), and Jeannette Sorrell's four crossover programs: Come to the River An Early American Gathering (Billboard Classical #9, 2011); Sacrum Mysterium: A Celtic Christmas Vespers (Billboard Classical #11, 2012); Sugarloaf Mountain An Appalachian Gathering (Billboard Classical #5, 2015); and Sephardic Journey Wanderings of the Spanish Jews (Billboard World Music Chart #2 and Billboard Classical #5, Feb. Et Misericordia, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Magnificat. Programmed with real vision and beautifully performed, this is a . HANDEL: Messiah - Musician as Storyteller (2016) . 2022-2023 Season. GRAMOPHONE, Sorrell and her dazzling period band are incandescent. [6] Following this encounter, Wright decided to help Sorrell launch a period-instrument orchestra. Lauda, Jerusalem, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Sonata Sopra Santa Maria, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Hamn. Monteverdi Vespers (8/8) - Magnificat - APOLLO'S FIRE - YouTube The ensemble toured Europe again in 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2018, including sold-out concerts at the BBC Proms in London, Madrid's Royal Theatre, Bordeaux's Grand Thtre de l'Opra, Bergen's, Austria, major venues in Lisbon (Portugal) and Metz (FR), as well the Boston Early Music Festival series and Cal Performances at Berkeley/San Francisco. Apollo's Fire Monteverdi Vespers - Jeannette Sorrell Sold by skyvo-direct-usa and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. As characterful as the contributions were from the orchestra, as an ensemble and individually, it was the wondrous vocalism by an array of top-flight singers that made this a Vespers performance of distinction. Vivaldis Four Seasons rediscovered Hugely gripping Sorrell and her forces brought superb energy and clarity an exhilarating evening. The sense of struggle is palpable. 31 May 2023 03:58:50 In some spots, Monteverdi refrained from specifying aspects of the music like the tempos, the dynamics (soft and loud), and instrumentation, so much so that in some sections, its not clear which passages should be sung by soloists versus the full group! Apollos Fire Baroque Orchestra, Apollos Singers & Soloists Item in good condition. Apollos Fire is a collection of creative artists who share Sorrells passion for drama and rhetoric. Monteverdis Vespers of the Blessed Virgin is one of the rare creations in which one can experience music history evolving in real time. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Things to Know About the Monteverdi Vespers, Exultant instrumental colours blaze brilliantly. THE SUNDAY TIMES (London), Chosen by BBC MAGAZINE: 30 Must-Have Recordings of our Lifetime (2022). Theatrical excess was largely avoided, though concertmaster Alan Choos Nigel Kennedy-esque gyrations in his violin solos came close. Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2010. The performance marks the launch of a new semi-annual residency by Apollo's Fire in the Chicago area. In spring 2016, Sorrell led the orchestra in her dramatic conception of J.S. A Foundation for Iberian Music Contributing Scholar, her program The Spanish Hour has been distributed nationally since 2010 via PRX. Jeremy Siskind)Missy Mazzoli: A Map of Laughter *Florence Price: Piano Sonata in E minor *, Wednesday, August 23, 7:00 p.m. PavilionBuddy GuyGeorge Benson, Friday, August 25, 8:00 p.m. PavilionClassic Albums LivePink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary, Saturday, August 26, 1:00 p.m. CarouselKids Concert seriesOkee Dokee Brothers , Saturday, August 26, 7:00 p.m. PavilionBoyz II Men The Isley Brothers , Sunday, August 27, 2:00 p.m. Bennett Gordon HallMisha Dichter, pianoJohannes Brahms: Ballades in DLudwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. Come and see why Apollos Fire has one of the three largest baroque audiences in the country! They follow with their tribute to the 400th anniversary of Monteverdi's seminal Vespers of the Blessed Virgin, released in anticipation of the group's seven-city tour in October 2010 performing this work. An Irish-Appalachian Christmas, Government, Foundation & Corporate Support. Audi Coelum, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Audi Coelum. If, at the end of two hours, the audience is moved to tears, or joy, or laughter, or prayer, then we have done a good nights work. College Planning and Financial Aid Webinar, Metal Detectors At Schools | Vehicular Hijacking | Ice Cream Land, Patriotic Dog, Cheerful Chipmunk And Vibrant Flowers: IL In Photos. Named for the classical god of music and the sun, Apollos Fire was founded in 1992 by the award-winning young harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell. Perry offered an ideal blend of power and tonal sweetness in Nigra Sum and the Duo Seraphim (fellow tenors Steven Caldicott Wilson and Haitham Haider uncannily echoing Perrys vibrato exactly in the latter). [3] Wright was handling the Cleveland Orchestra's search for an assistant conductor, and he invited Sorrell to an interview for the position. Home | Programs | Baroque&Before | Apollos Fire & Monteverdis Vespers of 1610. Sorrell suggests we think of him as a Beethoven, who bridged two musical eras (for Beethoven, composing at the end of the Classical era, helping push music into the Romantic). In addition to a choir and soloists, you will see 2 theorbos (giant lutes that resemble giraffes), 2 cornettos (ancient oboe-like wind instruments that sound like noble and mellow trumpets), 3 sackbuts (the ancestor of the trombone), a chamber organ, and a Renaissance drum. Motet: Duo Seraphim (Jacob Perry, Nathan Hodgson & Nathan Dougherty, tenors) Tenor Jacob Perry was first among equals. Apollo's Fire is a collection of creative artists who share Sorrell's passion for drama and rhetoric. Laudate Pueri, Vespro Della Beata Vergine, for Chorus & Instruments, SV 206: Motet. 3Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. Where the trumpets skirmished, the bassoons chatted dispassionately both in under a minute. I can only say that my wife and I were very pleased, and that if anyone from Leek is reading this, the Phoenix Choir is singing it on 9th. Passion. Christmas Vespers: Music of Michael Praetorius Apollo's Fire & Jeannette Sorrell 2015. To give this music a sense of the sacred and eternal, Monteverdi used the Medieval technique of the cantus firmus, employing phrases of long, slow plainsong chant. The period-instrument orchestra was founded by award-winning harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, and is dedicated to the baroque ideal that music should evoke the various Affekts or passions in the listeners.