Classical in the Raw
Sat. 05/15 | 8:00PM @ Wortham Theater (map)
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- Mercury Baroque presents Classical in the Raw, Saturday, May 15, 2010; 8:00 pm, in the Wortham Center, Cullen Theater. Pre-Concert Lecture with Dr. Yvonne Kendall at 7:15pm. For the season finale, Mercury broadens into the classical repertoire with a refreshing take on Mozarts 40th Symphony and Beethovens 1st Symphony. These symphonies represent the peak of an era the finale of Mozarts career and the brilliant beginning of Beethovens. They are the perfect finale to an exciting season. Hear the symphonies as they were meant to be performed with period correct instruments and with the crispness and energy that they were intended to have. Enjoy Mercury Baroques Classical in the Raw at the Wortham Center on May 15th, 2010 at 8:00pm. Mercury Baroque has been a dynamic member of the Houston arts community since 2000. Founded as a chamber ensemble, the group has grown into a Baroque orchestra performing a full subscription season of concerts in downtown Houston and touring both domestically and internationally. The organization continues to pursue its goal of building a strong tradition of Baroque music performance in Houston, starting with its educational outreach programs designed to train the citys future musicians and create the audience of the future. Although Mercury is focused on bringing the best Baroque to Houston, the ensemble has toured to other countries as well, including two tours to Quito, Ecuador. In September, 2010, Mercury will revive its popular performance of Lullys opera Armide in Paris. The 2010-2011 Season will be Mercurys important 10th Season. Mercury Baroque photo by George Hixson.
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HoustonChronicle on Classical in the Raw @ Wortham Theater
over 2 years agoA fresh take on Mozart's Symphony No.40 and Beethoven's Symphony No.1. more at www.chron.com
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