The Kingsbury Ensemble
Performances
The Kingsbury Ensemble presents a tremendous variety of concerts: different musical and theatrical resources, different musical periods, different styles within the periods. Here's a short list of some of their programs in recent years.
Buxtehude, Bach, and Friends
Cantatas and instrumental music from the German baroque with sopranos Christine Johnson and Jessica Heuser and organist Paul Vasile.
The Virtuoso Recorder
Works by Castello, Telemann, and J. S. Bach, featuring guest artisit Clea Galhano, recorder.
"The Old Man's Folly"
An adaptation of a 17th century Commedia del'Arte comedy, presented in collaboration with Project Improv.
Renaissance Man
A program of music from the early baroque showcasing polyinstrumentalist Tom Zajac.
George Washington Birthday Celebration
Dance music, patriotic tunes, and operatic aires of Washington's time, performed by The Kingsbury Social Orchestra and soloists.
A French Baroque Carnaval
Festive music from the 17th century including song and dance, with vocal soloists Tom Harr and Christine Johnson, and dancers Caroline Copeland and Carlos Fittante.
Beethoven Sonatas for violoncello and fortepiano
A selection of Beethoven sonatas played by Christina Mahler, cello, and Seth Carlin, fortepiano.
Mozart in the Age of Enlightenment
Piano trios of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven with Seth Carlin, fortepiano, Aisslinn Nosky, violin; Christina Mahler, cello.
On the River
Chamber music and songs of Schubert, Beethoven, and von Kruft with Jennifer Jakob, soprano, R. J. Kelley, natural horn, and Seth Carlin, fortepiano.
War and Love: Music of the Early Italian Baroque
Madrigals and a staged performance of Monteverdi's "The Fight between Tancredi and Clorinda", with Paul Elliott, tenor.
Fete galante: Love and Nature
An evening of music and dance from 18th century France, with dancer and choreographer Carlos Fittante and students in the Washington University Dance Department.
