Alto soloist with Spire, Kansas City.

In celebration of our 15th anniversary, Kansas City audiences can additionally hear Messiah plus selections from a Christmas Oratorio— Johann Sebastian Bach’s timeless telling of the Nativity performed by an all-star cast. Immerse yourself with Bach’s gripping narrative recitatives, breathtaking arias, soul-stirring chorales, and majestic orchestrations performed on period instruments. 

Alto soloist with Spire, Kansas City, MO.

Crafted in a mere 24 days, Handel's Messiah has captivated audiences for centuries since its debut. From the jubilant "For Unto Us a Child is Born" to the awe-inspiring "Hallelujah Chorus," this masterpiece stands as a crowning achievement of Baroque music. This holiday season, immerse yourself in a truly authentic experience as the renowned Spire Chamber Ensemble and Baroque Orchestra bring Messiah to life in Helzberg Hall. Using period instruments, our world-class musicians offer a rare glimpse into the original splendor of this timeless work.

American Liszt Society, Athens, Georgia

Performing the role of Baba the Turk.

Monday, August 26 at 7:30 PM, NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall
Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 PM, NDSU Challey Atrium, Stravinsky, "The Rake's Progress"
Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 PM, NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall
Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 PM, NDSU Challey Atrium, Stravinsky, "The Rake's Progress"

Amazingly, the 2024 NDSU Chamber Music Festival will mark the 10th season that we have gathered to enjoy performances of great chamber music together! Alongside concerts of great instrumental chamber music in Beckwith Recital Hall on Monday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 28, the 2024 NDSU Chamber Music Festival will feature a two special performances of Igor Stravinsky's iconic masterpiece "The Rake's Progress" in the Challey Atrium on Tuesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 29. The production, directed by Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre Executive Director Judy Lewis, will feature costumes by Rooth Varland and world-class guest principal singers including NDSU alumni Clara Osowski and Tessa Hartl. In continuing the side-by-side educational model of the Festival, the chorus will feature NDSU student performers led from within by NDSU vocal faculty Kelly Burns and Karisa Templeton, and in the same way the chamber ensemble will include NDSU student performers alongside NDSU faculty, other beloved musicians from the Fargo-Moorhead area, and guest artists including violinist Grace Park as well as members of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Performing the role of Baba the Turk.

Monday, August 26 at 7:30 PM, NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall
Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 PM, NDSU Challey Atrium, Stravinsky, "The Rake's Progress"
Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 PM, NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall
Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 PM, NDSU Challey Atrium, Stravinsky, "The Rake's Progress"

Amazingly, the 2024 NDSU Chamber Music Festival will mark the 10th season that we have gathered to enjoy performances of great chamber music together! Alongside concerts of great instrumental chamber music in Beckwith Recital Hall on Monday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 28, the 2024 NDSU Chamber Music Festival will feature a two special performances of Igor Stravinsky's iconic masterpiece "The Rake's Progress" in the Challey Atrium on Tuesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 29. The production, directed by Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre Executive Director Judy Lewis, will feature costumes by Rooth Varland and world-class guest principal singers including NDSU alumni Clara Osowski and Tessa Hartl. In continuing the side-by-side educational model of the Festival, the chorus will feature NDSU student performers led from within by NDSU vocal faculty Kelly Burns and Karisa Templeton, and in the same way the chamber ensemble will include NDSU student performers alongside NDSU faculty, other beloved musicians from the Fargo-Moorhead area, and guest artists including violinist Grace Park as well as members of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

While abroad, TENET will perform “Mit Glanz und Gloria, ” a program of repertoire by Claudio Monteverdi, Heinrich Schütz, Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Hermann Schein, Matthias Weckmann, and more. TENET’s all-star cast features:

Jolle Greenleaf and Clara Rottsolk sopranos
Kate Maroney, Clara Osowski, and Elisa Sutherland mezzo-sopranos
Jacob Perry, James Reese, and Gene Stenger tenors
Steve Hrycelak and Enrico Lagasca basses
Beth Wenstrom and Dongmyung Ahn violins
Matt Zucker baroque cello
Hank Heijink theorbo
Jeffrey Grossman keyboard

While abroad, TENET will perform “Mit Glanz und Gloria, ” a program of repertoire by Claudio Monteverdi, Heinrich Schütz, Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Hermann Schein, Matthias Weckmann, and more. TENET’s all-star cast features:

Jolle Greenleaf and Clara Rottsolk sopranos
Kate Maroney, Clara Osowski, and Elisa Sutherland mezzo-sopranos
Jacob Perry, James Reese, and Gene Stenger tenors
Steve Hrycelak and Enrico Lagasca basses
Beth Wenstrom and Dongmyung Ahn violins
Matt Zucker baroque cello
Hank Heijink theorbo
Jeffrey Grossman keyboard

While abroad, TENET will perform “Mit Glanz und Gloria, ” a program of repertoire by Claudio Monteverdi, Heinrich Schütz, Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Hermann Schein, Matthias Weckmann, and more. TENET’s all-star cast features:

Jolle Greenleaf and Clara Rottsolk sopranos
Kate Maroney, Clara Osowski, and Elisa Sutherland mezzo-sopranos
Jacob Perry, James Reese, and Gene Stenger tenors
Steve Hrycelak and Enrico Lagasca basses
Beth Wenstrom and Dongmyung Ahn violins
Matt Zucker baroque cello
Hank Heijink theorbo
Jeffrey Grossman keyboard

While abroad, TENET will perform “Mit Glanz und Gloria, ” a program of repertoire by Claudio Monteverdi, Heinrich Schütz, Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Hermann Schein, Matthias Weckmann, and more. TENET’s all-star cast features:

Jolle Greenleaf and Clara Rottsolk sopranos
Kate Maroney, Clara Osowski, and Elisa Sutherland mezzo-sopranos
Jacob Perry, James Reese, and Gene Stenger tenors
Steve Hrycelak and Enrico Lagasca basses
Beth Wenstrom and Dongmyung Ahn violins
Matt Zucker baroque cello
Hank Heijink theorbo
Jeffrey Grossman keyboard

Completing TENET’s traversal of J.S. Bach’s major vocal works.

TENET concludes our decade-long exploration of J. S. Bach’s oratorios performed unconducted and chamber-style in a jubilant performance of the Mass in B Minor.

Alto soloist.

See for yourself why The Dream of Gerontius is considered Edward Elgar’s finest composition. A monumental work that has been hand selected for Music Director Richard Hynson’s farewell performance, the richly orchestrated score contains some of Elgar’s most powerful, evocative choral writing.  Featured guest soloists include Clara Osowski (mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Huff (tenor), and Leo Radosavljevic (baritone).

Ensemble alto.

Father and son Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti were influential in the musical life of Naples, Italy in the Baroque period. Most commonly recalled for his keyboard sonatas learned by piano students everywhere, Domenico’s calm and reflective Stabat Mater will be performed by vocal ensemble and continuo. The elder Scarlatti, Alessandro, was known for his vocal works, and excerpts from his Missa Clementina will demonstrate his masterful part writing. Captivating and meditative, these intricate Baroque vocal works provide a pause from modern life.

Thu, Feb 15, 7:30 pm | St. Sophia Greek Orthodox, Miami

Fri, Feb 16, 7:30 pm | St. Philip's Episcopal, Coral Gables

Sat, Feb 17, 7:30 pm | All Saints Episcopal, Ft. Lauderdale

Sun, Feb 18, 4:00 pm | All Souls Episcopal, Miami Beach

Recital:
Feb. 3, 2024 at 7:30PM
Hamre Recital Hall
$5 General Admission, AU Faculty/Staff/Students free with ID at door

Liebst du um Schönheit (Rückert) Clara Schumann

Funf Lieder, Op. 40 (Hans Christian Anderson Robert Schumann

1. Märzveilchen

2. Muttertraum

3. Der Soldat

4. Der Spielmann

5. Verratene Liebe

Warum willst du and're Fragen (Rückert) Clara Schumann

Five Brahms Songs Johannes Brahms

1. Therese, Op. 86 (Keller)

2. Feldeinsamkeit, Op. 86 (Allmers)

3. Dein Blaues Auge (Groth)

4. Lerchengesang (Candidus)

5. Die Mainacht (Hölty)

Ich stand in dunklen träumen (Heine) Clara Schumann

Brief intermission

Dos Sonetos, Op. 15 (Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz) Rodolfo Halffter

1. Miró Celia una rosa 

2. Feliciano me adora y le aborrezco...

Raspberry Island Dreaming Libby Larsen

1. The River Is (Sutphen)

2. Where the River Bent (Sutphen)

3. Raspberry Island (Hampl)

On the Threshold (Jenny Joseph) Jonathan Dove

1. Story

2. Still reading fairy stories

3. Warning

Masterclass:
Feb. 2, 2024 at 3:00PM
Hamre Recital Hall
Free Admission