Events
Here is a list of the events The Kingsbury Ensemble has planned for the 2011-2012 season. The schedule of programs evolves through the year, so be sure to check this page from time to time.
Unless otherwise indicated, tickets for all concerts are available at the door: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $5 students 15 to 25 years old, free for children, unless otherwise indicated. For more information about a concert, e-mail the ensemble at kingsburyensemble@yahoo.com or call (314)-862-2675.
September, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 7:30 pm
Goldberg Formal Lounge, Danforth University Center
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
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Friday, September 16, 7:30 pm
Robert and Gertrude Shuk Recital Hall
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Saturday, September 17, 7:30 pm
Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
Maryse Carlin and Friends
The flute was popular with both amateur and professional musicians during the baroque, so the most celebrated composers provided music for it. This concert features by Teleman, Leclair, and Boismortier for two flutes and continuo, along with solo harpsichord pieces by Rameau. The performers are Douglas Worthen and Paul Thompson, baroque flutes; Eric Lenz, baroque cello; and, of course, Maryse Carlin, harpsichord.
For more information, call (314) 935-5566 or e-mail kschultz@artsci.wustl.edu.
Admission free.
October, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 7:30 pm
The Chapel Venue
A Musical Tour of Europe
In the intimate and informal atmosphere of the Chapel, a lively and varied program of chamber music by Telemann, Rameau, Couperin, Vivaldi. Enjoy this concert with complimentary drinks!
Tickets available at the door: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students under 25.
December, 2011
Friday, December 9, 7:30 pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Viennese Classicism
Eric Hoeprich, one of the most brilliant players on the classical clarinet today; Seth Carlin, fortepiano; Linda Quan, viola; Margaret Humphrey, violin; and Ken Kulosa, cello; recreate the magic of 18th century Viennese music as heard during the classical period. The program includes clarinet trios by Mozart and Beethoven, a clarinet quartet by Franz Krommer, and the Mozart piano quartet in Eb major.
Eric Hoeprich
January 2012
Saturday, January 28, 7:30 pm,
Trinity Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, January 29, 2:00 pm, The Sisters of Saint Joseph Church
The Three Sopranos
Our three talented singers, Jessica Heuser, Christine Johnson, and Elise LaBarge return with the Ensemble for a program of works for one, two and three voices, ranging from Italian madrigals by L. Luzzaschi to airs from operas of H. Purcell and motets of J.B. Lully.
They will be assisted by John Korak, baroque trumpet.
Tickets available at the door: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students under 25.
Sherezade Panthaki
March 2012
Saturday, March 3, 7:30 pm,
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Meeting in Venice: Schuetz and Monteverdi
The rising young soprano Sherezade Panthaki, of whom the New York Times wrote "the luminous soprano Sherezade Panthaki floated her arias with pure, penetrating tone, mining deep emotion from the subtle shaping of the lines," joins the Ensemble with Kiri Tollaksen, cornetto, for a concert of early German and Italian masterpieces.
April, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
The home of Reid and Liz Townsend,
3463 Longfellow, St. Louis, MO 63104
A Schubertiade
In the spirit of the musical and literary gatherings of Schubert artistic circle, the Kingsbury Ensemble invites you to an benefit performance of chamber music, fortepiano solos, Lieder, and fine poetry, accompanied by hors-d'oeuvres, Viennese pastries and libations!
Call 314-862-2675 for reservations by April 15.
$50 per person admission.
May 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2:30 pm
St. Peter's Episcopal
The Six Cello Suite of J. S. Bach
Performed by Ken Kulosa on the baroque and the five string cello. This concert will be presented in three parts with two intermissions, refreshments included! This is an opportunity unique in Saint Louis to hear these magnificent works live.
Ken Kulosa