Founder Jonathan Salzedo writes ... I'm surprised and happy that after 50 years we're still making music. We started as many do, having finished college, disappointed that gigs were not rolling in, no kids or financial responsibilities yet, but with hope that this one would be the exception that would bring us fame and fortune.
Some fame, no fortune, but longevity. A simple formula helped us to weather the years - always watch for new musicians in town with willingness and skill - and keep it fresh. I never auditioned anyone - a bit of research, I'd invite them to play, if it worked out they would stay for a while. 500 concerts and 500 musicians later, it hasn't changed. "Why not" and "what if" are our driving forces. I come with a plan and I'm happy if it evolves differently. We pay union rates, enough that it's not abuse, not enough to be doing it for the money.
One of the great delights has been to learn from so many excellent colleagues. Collaborations with Black Box Baroque for operas and the traveling choir from University of Koln cemented important friendships. We don't record, other than one nice but accidental CD, thanks to a wonderful sponsor, and live concert youtubes, thanks to a fine videographer. The pandemic helped us learn how to work together online. Marion and I are not strategic planners; while I can still wield a mean harpsichord we'll probably keep giving concerts.
For this set, we revisit favorite pieces that we have done many times in the past - Bach's own transcription of the Fourth Brandenburg Concerto for harpsichord, Telemann's Double Concerto for recorder and flute, and Berkeley composer Sheli Nan's Absinthe avec mes amis.
$35 general; $95 family; or you can pay what you wish to pay.
Presented by The Albany Consort
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Some fame, no fortune, but longevity. A simple formula helped us to weather the years - always watch for new musicians in town with willingness and skill - and keep it fresh. I never auditioned anyone - a bit of research, I'd invite them to play, if it worked out they would stay for a while. 500 concerts and 500 musicians later, it hasn't changed. "Why not" and "what if" are our driving forces. I come with a plan and I'm happy if it evolves differently. We pay union rates, enough that it's not abuse, not enough to be doing it for the money.
One of the great delights has been to learn from so many excellent colleagues. Collaborations with Black Box Baroque for operas and the traveling choir from University of Koln cemented important friendships. We don't record, other than one nice but accidental CD, thanks to a wonderful sponsor, and live concert youtubes, thanks to a fine videographer. The pandemic helped us learn how to work together online. Marion and I are not strategic planners; while I can still wield a mean harpsichord we'll probably keep giving concerts.
For this set, we revisit favorite pieces that we have done many times in the past - Bach's own transcription of the Fourth Brandenburg Concerto for harpsichord, Telemann's Double Concerto for recorder and flute, and Berkeley composer Sheli Nan's Absinthe avec mes amis.
$35 general; $95 family; or you can pay what you wish to pay.
Presented by The Albany Consort
Founder Jonathan Salzedo writes ... I'm surprised and happy that after 50 years we're still making music. We started as many do, having finished college, disappointed that gigs were not rolling in, no kids or financial responsibilities yet, but with hope that this one would be the exception that would bring us fame and fortune.
Some fame, no fortune, but longevity. A simple formula helped us to weather the years - always watch for new musicians in town with willingness and skill - and keep it fresh. I never auditioned anyone - a bit of research, I'd invite them to play, if it worked out they would stay for a while. 500 concerts and 500 musicians later, it hasn't changed. "Why not" and "what if" are our driving forces. I come with a plan and I'm happy if it evolves differently. We pay union rates, enough that it's not abuse, not enough to be doing it for the money.
One of the great delights has been to learn from so many excellent colleagues. Collaborations with Black Box Baroque for operas and the traveling choir from University of Koln cemented important friendships. We don't record, other than one nice but accidental CD, thanks to a wonderful sponsor, and live concert youtubes, thanks to a fine videographer. The pandemic helped us learn how to work together online. Marion and I are not strategic planners; while I can still wield a mean harpsichord we'll probably keep giving concerts.
For this set, we revisit favorite pieces that we have done many times in the past - Bach's own transcription of the Fourth Brandenburg Concerto for harpsichord, Telemann's Double Concerto for recorder and flute, and Berkeley composer Sheli Nan's Absinthe avec mes amis.
$35 general; $95 family; or you can pay what you wish to pay.
Presented by The Albany Consort
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Some fame, no fortune, but longevity. A simple formula helped us to weather the years - always watch for new musicians in town with willingness and skill - and keep it fresh. I never auditioned anyone - a bit of research, I'd invite them to play, if it worked out they would stay for a while. 500 concerts and 500 musicians later, it hasn't changed. "Why not" and "what if" are our driving forces. I come with a plan and I'm happy if it evolves differently. We pay union rates, enough that it's not abuse, not enough to be doing it for the money.
One of the great delights has been to learn from so many excellent colleagues. Collaborations with Black Box Baroque for operas and the traveling choir from University of Koln cemented important friendships. We don't record, other than one nice but accidental CD, thanks to a wonderful sponsor, and live concert youtubes, thanks to a fine videographer. The pandemic helped us learn how to work together online. Marion and I are not strategic planners; while I can still wield a mean harpsichord we'll probably keep giving concerts.
For this set, we revisit favorite pieces that we have done many times in the past - Bach's own transcription of the Fourth Brandenburg Concerto for harpsichord, Telemann's Double Concerto for recorder and flute, and Berkeley composer Sheli Nan's Absinthe avec mes amis.
$35 general; $95 family; or you can pay what you wish to pay.
Presented by The Albany Consort
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