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Ensemble Galilei
Hanneke Cassel-fiddle, Ryan McKasson, fiddle, viola,
Kathryn Montoya-recorder and whistles,
Sue Richards-Celtic harp, Carolyn Anderson-Surrick-viola da gamba, Jackie Moran-percussion
Friday, December 18, 2009 - 8pm
NEIU Fine Arts Recital Hall
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Program:
Coventry Carol 15th Century Carol
Rorate Traditional Scottish
Traditional Shetland Tunes
Puer Nobis Michael Praetorius, 1609
Muzette Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, 1665-1729
Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon (1886-1943)
Pretty Girl Milking the Cow Traditional Irish Air
Jezebel Carol Traditional Irish Carol
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Plainsong 9th Century
Away in a Manger Traditional Scottish
Silent Night Franz Xavier Gruber
Saltarello 14th Century Dance
Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella 16th Century French Carol
Christ Child Lullaby Traditional Irish
Klovsjo Brudmarsch Swedish Bridal March
Polska av Jakob Aslund arr. Karl Erik Nygard
Slangpolska from Smaland
Low How A Rose Michael Praetorius 1609
In Dolce Jubilo German 14th Century
The First Noel English 16th Century
Green Sleeves Playford’s Division Violin (1685)
My Dancing Day Traditional
The Angel Gabriel Basque Carol
The Holly and the Ivy Traditional English
Dusty Windowsills John Harling
The Celt Sue Richards
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Traditional English
An ensemble of players from both classical and Celtic traditional backgrounds, Ensemble Galilei will perform a Winter Solstice program of Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, Early music, Medieval music, and original compositions. The Washington Post says they have "virtuoso technique, an instinctive feeling for the idiom, and the courage to improvise . . . they play with energy, splendid ensemble, good humor and imagination." Ensemble Galilei is made up of musicians with classical and folk music training, all of whom have more than a passing acquaintance with higher education and musical excellence. They take their name from composer and father of the astronomer Galileo Galilei. Although they are all classically trained, most of them participate in the folk music world as well, either playing in sessions or judging competitions. While their academic credentials demonstrate discipline and explain the technical expertise evident in the songs, Ensemble Galilei has blended medieval, classical and folk pieces to create a peaceful and stately work. Mixing the colors and styles of early instruments with Celtic traditions, the group is equally at home with Irish Reels, Medieval Cantigas and English Country Dance tunes. They are versatile, virtuosic, energetic, and very entertaining.
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