Sun September 3, 2017
Tales of Two Cities: The New Esterhazy Quartet plays Haydn Symphonies
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Barefoot Chamber Concerts ("an enterprise noted for both its quality and informality" - San Francisco Classical Voice) presents really good music in the right acoustic and without the formality of most classical music events.
The last in a series of three concerts, each consisting of one of Haydn's "London" symphonies and one of his "Paris" symphonies, accompanied by readings from Dickens. You can pick one concert, or go to all 3 (reduced price for the package: $50).
Haydn worked for 30 years for the Esterhazy family, and was obliged to remain with them at all times, even when they travelled. He even had to wear livery! For most of this time everything he wrote was, by the terms of his contract, the property of the Esterhazy family. However, in 1779 he renegotiated his contract and was finally able to accept commissions from outside, and even more significant, in 1790 he was allowed to travel on his own. The "Paris" symphonies and the "London" symphonies were the fruits of this late-life liberation, and they reflected the awe and respect due to Haydn by the international musical establishment. They were commissioned by and played for his admirers in these cities, to which he was now allowed to travel, to huge acclaim wherever he went.
Readings from Charles Dickens shed light on the differences between those cities, at least in Dickens' eyes, and highlight the music.
The full series is as follows:
Symphonies in E?, #84 (Paris) & 99 (London): Wednesday, August 30, 6:30pm
Symphonies in B?, #102 (London) & 85 (Paris): Friday, September 1, 6:30 pm
Symphonies in D, #86 (Paris) & 104 ("The London Symphony"): Sunday, September 3, 5pm
All this in the fabulous wooden acoustic of the Hillside Swedenborgian Church in El Cerrito. Great view, and there will, of course, be snax. Note that the Sunday concert is at 5 (the others are at 6:30)
For more details, and to order single or discounted package tickets online, visit https://www.barefootchamberconcerts.com
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The last in a series of three concerts, each consisting of one of Haydn's "London" symphonies and one of his "Paris" symphonies, accompanied by readings from Dickens. You can pick one concert, or go to all 3 (reduced price for the package: $50).
Haydn worked for 30 years for the Esterhazy family, and was obliged to remain with them at all times, even when they travelled. He even had to wear livery! For most of this time everything he wrote was, by the terms of his contract, the property of the Esterhazy family. However, in 1779 he renegotiated his contract and was finally able to accept commissions from outside, and even more significant, in 1790 he was allowed to travel on his own. The "Paris" symphonies and the "London" symphonies were the fruits of this late-life liberation, and they reflected the awe and respect due to Haydn by the international musical establishment. They were commissioned by and played for his admirers in these cities, to which he was now allowed to travel, to huge acclaim wherever he went.
Readings from Charles Dickens shed light on the differences between those cities, at least in Dickens' eyes, and highlight the music.
The full series is as follows:
Symphonies in E?, #84 (Paris) & 99 (London): Wednesday, August 30, 6:30pm
Symphonies in B?, #102 (London) & 85 (Paris): Friday, September 1, 6:30 pm
Symphonies in D, #86 (Paris) & 104 ("The London Symphony"): Sunday, September 3, 5pm
All this in the fabulous wooden acoustic of the Hillside Swedenborgian Church in El Cerrito. Great view, and there will, of course, be snax. Note that the Sunday concert is at 5 (the others are at 6:30)
For more details, and to order single or discounted package tickets online, visit https://www.barefootchamberconcerts.com
Barefoot Chamber Concerts ("an enterprise noted for both its quality and informality" - San Francisco Classical Voice) presents really good music in the right acoustic and without the formality of most classical music events.
The last in a series of three concerts, each consisting of one of Haydn's "London" symphonies and one of his "Paris" symphonies, accompanied by readings from Dickens. You can pick one concert, or go to all 3 (reduced price for the package: $50).
Haydn worked for 30 years for the Esterhazy family, and was obliged to remain with them at all times, even when they travelled. He even had to wear livery! For most of this time everything he wrote was, by the terms of his contract, the property of the Esterhazy family. However, in 1779 he renegotiated his contract and was finally able to accept commissions from outside, and even more significant, in 1790 he was allowed to travel on his own. The "Paris" symphonies and the "London" symphonies were the fruits of this late-life liberation, and they reflected the awe and respect due to Haydn by the international musical establishment. They were commissioned by and played for his admirers in these cities, to which he was now allowed to travel, to huge acclaim wherever he went.
Readings from Charles Dickens shed light on the differences between those cities, at least in Dickens' eyes, and highlight the music.
The full series is as follows:
Symphonies in E?, #84 (Paris) & 99 (London): Wednesday, August 30, 6:30pm
Symphonies in B?, #102 (London) & 85 (Paris): Friday, September 1, 6:30 pm
Symphonies in D, #86 (Paris) & 104 ("The London Symphony"): Sunday, September 3, 5pm
All this in the fabulous wooden acoustic of the Hillside Swedenborgian Church in El Cerrito. Great view, and there will, of course, be snax. Note that the Sunday concert is at 5 (the others are at 6:30)
For more details, and to order single or discounted package tickets online, visit https://www.barefootchamberconcerts.com
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The last in a series of three concerts, each consisting of one of Haydn's "London" symphonies and one of his "Paris" symphonies, accompanied by readings from Dickens. You can pick one concert, or go to all 3 (reduced price for the package: $50).
Haydn worked for 30 years for the Esterhazy family, and was obliged to remain with them at all times, even when they travelled. He even had to wear livery! For most of this time everything he wrote was, by the terms of his contract, the property of the Esterhazy family. However, in 1779 he renegotiated his contract and was finally able to accept commissions from outside, and even more significant, in 1790 he was allowed to travel on his own. The "Paris" symphonies and the "London" symphonies were the fruits of this late-life liberation, and they reflected the awe and respect due to Haydn by the international musical establishment. They were commissioned by and played for his admirers in these cities, to which he was now allowed to travel, to huge acclaim wherever he went.
Readings from Charles Dickens shed light on the differences between those cities, at least in Dickens' eyes, and highlight the music.
The full series is as follows:
Symphonies in E?, #84 (Paris) & 99 (London): Wednesday, August 30, 6:30pm
Symphonies in B?, #102 (London) & 85 (Paris): Friday, September 1, 6:30 pm
Symphonies in D, #86 (Paris) & 104 ("The London Symphony"): Sunday, September 3, 5pm
All this in the fabulous wooden acoustic of the Hillside Swedenborgian Church in El Cerrito. Great view, and there will, of course, be snax. Note that the Sunday concert is at 5 (the others are at 6:30)
For more details, and to order single or discounted package tickets online, visit https://www.barefootchamberconcerts.com
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1422 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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