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All events are at MusicSources in Berkeley on Sundays at 5:00 pm except where noted *.

Tickets to all events are:

  • $20 for non-members
  • $15 for members, seniors and students

excluding October 19, 2008, November 21, 2008 and March 13, 2009

A Best Buy:

Choose any four events and save!

(excluding October 19, 2008,November 21, 2008 and March 13, 2009)

John Come Kiss Me Now
Johnny, Cock Thy Beaver
September 27 and 28, 2008

Join us for a salacious romp through London, with ‘Private Musick’ from the Jacobean, Cromwellian and Restoration eras. Ayres, Fantasies, and Divisions on tunes like “John Come Kiss Me Now” and the “Woody-Cock” will be played by David Sego (early violin), Josh Lee (viols), and Gilbert Martinez (virginals and organ).

2 performances:
September 27,
a concert in the Castro, San Francisco.
September 28, 5 pm at MusicSources

Davitt Moroney
Davitt Moroney, harpsichord
The “BOREL” Manuscript (c. 1660)
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Distinguished musicologist and internationally celebrated harpsichordist Davitt Moroney gives the West Coast premiere of newly discovered French works in a significant keyboard manuscript recently acquired by the Hargrove Music Library at UC Berkeley. This exciting event is a joint benefit for MusicSources and UC Berkeley’s Baroque Music Fund.

*Please note the special venue:
St. Mary Magdalen Church,
2005 Berryman Street, Berkeley at 5 pm
$30/25 (full-length concert)

Pierre Hantai
Pierre Hantai, harpsichord
Music of J.S. Bach
Friday, Nov 21, 2008

MusicSources is pleased to present Pierre Hantai, one of Europe’s most exciting harpsichordists on a rare visit to the Bay Area. A stunning discography and worldwide following attest to his artistry. This is going to be a truly exciting event. Be sure to reserve seats early!

*Please note the special venue:
St. Mary Magdalen Church,
2005 Berryman Street, Berkeley at 8 pm
$30/25 (full-length concert)

MusicSources Debut Series:
The 2008-2009 Laurette Goldberg Scholarship Recipient

Ian Pritchard
Ian Pritchard, harpsichord
The Harpsichord in the “Settecento Veneto”
Sunday, Dec 7, 2008

Presently a graduate student in Musicology at USC, Ian is the past winner of the Fenton House Harpsichord Competition in Great Britain and has already enjoyed playing with major orchestras and ensembles in the UK. Here he explores rarely heard works of the Venetian School, the subject of his forthcoming dissertation.

Venus
For Two to Play upon One
A St. Valentine’s Concert

Julie Jeffrey & Peter Halifax, bass viol
Gary Hess, lute
Julia Ageyeva Hess & Gilbert Martinez, virginals
Miriam Gordis, comedienne

Sunday, Feb. 8 , 2009

This concert explores the known pieces from the Elizabethan age for two performers upon one instrument, including works of Dowland, Tomkins, and Tobias Hume. These unusually intimate pieces are rarely ever heard in concerts or on recordings. Interlaced with the musical selections are readings of William Shakespeare, Ben Johnson, and others, in authentic Elizabethan pronunciation.

Jory Vinikour and Celine Ricci
A Feast of HANDEL
Jory Vinikour, harpsichord assisted by Celine Ricci, soprano, and Galileo Project
Sunday, March 1, 2009

Parisian harpsichordist Jory Vinikour returns to MusicSources performing selections from Handel’s great suites. The program will include a keyboard concerto in addition to a virtuoso coloratura aria from Handel’s opera “Rinaldo” in which there is a flashy harpsichord obbligato.

Jory Vinikour and Celine Ricci
Honey from the Thorn
Music of Medieval England

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Medieval superstars Tim Rayborn (harp, psaltery, lute, etc.), Shira Kammen (vielle, harp, voice), Annette Bauer (recorders) and Susan Rode Morris (voice) present the earliest extant music from England in the Middle Ages. MusicSources is transformed into a mead hall with a bardic rendition of the Anglo-Saxon poem, Deor.

James Johnstone
James Johnstone, harpsichord
Sunday, April 19, 2009

Professor of harpsichord at the Royal College of Music and a recipient of the prestigious Gramophone Award, James Johnstone is one of the UK’s leading specialists in early keyboards. His recital features music from his acclaimed recording of Orlando Gibbons, performed on various instruments in MusicSources’ collection.

Mr. Johnstone will also be offering a harpsichord master class at MusicSources, sponsored by WEKA and MusicSources. Please call for details.

Phoebe Jevtovic Alexander
An Evening at the Dorset Garden Theatre
Phoebe Jevtovic Alexander, soprano, Gilbert Martinez, harpsichord, with members of Galileo Project
Sunday, May 3, 2009

MusicSources’ Artists in Residence perform music from the 17th century English theatre, including works by Locke, Grabu, Humfrey, Blow, Clarke and Purcell. Goddesses, lamenting queens, witches, and pining lovers gone mad all take center stage.

Bertrand Cuiller
Bertrand Cuiller, virginals and harpsichord
Sunday, May 31, 2009

MusicSources is pleased to present the West Coast Debut of French harpsichordist, Bertrand Cuiller. A prize winner at the Bruges International Harpsichord Competition, Mr. Cuiller will perform selections from his recording of William Byrd, Peter Philips, and John Bull.

Save This Date!
Friday, March 13, 2009

“The Lord Hayes Maske....1607” &
Claudio Monteverdi’s “Tirsi e Clori..... 1607”

Lord and Lady dancing

Join us for our 22nd Season Gala, featuring two ceremonial stage works from the late Renaissance performed by brilliant vocal soloists, instrumentalists of Galileo Project and principal dancers of Dance Though Time. This exciting event will also include wine and hors d’oeuvre.

Haver Hall, Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda, Berkeley

Movie Night:

“England, My England: The Story of Henry Purcell”
Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7 pm

“England, My England” is a film directed by Tony Palmer and produced for the BBC. It stars Michael Ball and Simon Callow, with

John Eliot Gardiner, the Monteverdi Choir, the English Baroque Soloists and the glorious music of Henry Purcell. This movie was never released in the US and may contain adult themes.

Join us for socializing and popcorn!