WASSAIL! An Irish-Appalachian Christmas

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WASSAIL! An Irish-Appalachian Christmas
Directed by Jeannette Sorrell

On Christmas night in Old Ireland, families and friends gathered for singing, storytelling, and plenty of wassail. From a caroling party through the streets of Dublin to a holiday barn dance in Virginia… this heartwarming program follows the hopes and fears of the Irish who bravely crossed the Atlantic. Irish singer Fiona Gillespie joins with …

Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 7:30PM
Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square, CLEVELAND
Thursday, December 22, 2022, 7:30PM
Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square, CLEVELAND

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons rediscovered

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons rediscovered
European Tour Send-Off Concert

Not your mother’s Four Seasons…. Jeannette Sorrell and Francisco Fullana become musical storytellers – celebrating along with the 18th-century Italian peasants, whose joys and sorrows Vivaldi described so vividly. Dueling cellists evoke Vivaldi’s “rock ’n roll” personality in the stormy Concerto for Two Cellos. The party ends in exuberant madness when the group whips up …

Friday, April 7, 2023, 7:30PM
West Shore Unitarian Universalist, ROCKY RIVER
Saturday, April 8, 2023, 7:30PM
Federated Church, CHAGRIN FALLS

Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 (Chicago)

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Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 (Chicago)

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The sensuous allure of the East and the structure of the West. They met in Venice in 1610 – and the splendor resounded. Jeannette Sorrell leads chorus, strings, brass, lutes, and soloists in Monteverdi’s sumptuous masterpiece.

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Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10:00AM
*Holden Arboretum, KIRTLAND

Handel’s Messiah (Chicago)

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Handel’s Messiah (Chicago)

Sound the trumpet! Jeannette Sorrell, soloists, and chorus bring their nationally acclaimed interpretation of Messiah to Chicago. The singers become musical storytellers, bringing spirituality and theatricality to Handel’s richly layered masterpiece.

Pre-Concert Conversation at 7pm with baritone Jeffrey Strauss and violinist Alan Choo.

Join the artists for a Post-Concert Reception, sponsored by the Chicago Friends of …

Friday, December 9, 2022, 7:30PM
First Presbyterian Church, EVANSTON

A Return to Bach’s Coffeehouse

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A Return to Bach’s Coffeehouse

NEW PROGRAM! A famous coffeehouse in 18th-c. Leipzig was the scene of lively orchestra concerts led by J.S. Bach. This year’s version features Vivaldi’s mysterious concerto La Notte (“Night”), and musical fencing matches including Telemann’s Concerto for Flute & Recorder and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no. 6.

Thursday, May 11, 2023, 7:30PM
First United Methodist Church, AKRON
Friday, May 12, 2023, 7:30PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 8:00PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Sunday, May 14, 2023, 4:00PM
ROCKY RIVER Presbyterian Church

Muse of Fire

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Muse of Fire

Violinists Alan Choo and Emi Tanabe have won the hearts of audiences with their soulful, playful, and fiery virtuosity. Joined by 7 other friends on strings, lutes, harpsichord, and organ, they delve into the passionate music of 17th-century composers. Heinrich Biber’s joyful and dance-like sonata on the Assumption of the Virgin Mary meets …

Thursday, February 2, 2023, 7:30PM
First United Methodist Church, AKRON
Friday, February 3, 2023, 7:30PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 8:00PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Sunday, February 5, 2023, 4:00PM
ROCKY RIVER Presbyterian Church

Handel’s Messiah

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Handel’s Messiah
Jeannette Sorrell, conductor

Sound the trumpet! Jeannette Sorrell, soloists, and chorus bring their nationally acclaimed interpretation of Messiah back home to Northeast Ohio. The singers become musical storytellers, bringing spirituality and theatricality to Handel’s richly layered masterpiece.

Pre-Concert Conversation 1 hour before each concert, hosted by Assistant Artistic Director Alan Choo, with oboist Debra Nagy (Dec. 6-8) and baritone …

Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 7:00PM
Federated Church, CHAGRIN FALLS
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 7:00PM
LAKEWOOD United Methodist
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 7:00PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, AKRON
Saturday, December 10, 2022, 8:00PM
First Baptist Church, SHAKER HEIGHTS
Sunday, December 11, 2022, 5:00PM
First Baptist Church, SHAKER HEIGHTS

Storms and Tempests

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Storms and Tempests

The wild power of nature inspires this program of orchestral showpieces, including Vivaldi’s Tempesta di Mare (Storm at Sea) concerto featuring violinist Alan Choo; Marais’ tempest scene from Alcione; and gorgeous arias sung by Amanda Forsythe.

Program
VIVALDI | Sinfonia in G minor, RV 157

LULLY | Passecaille, from Persée

VIVALDI | Siam navi all’onde algenti, from L’Olimpiade
Amanda Forsythe, …

Thursday, November 10, 2022, 7:30PM
First United Methodist Church, AKRON
Friday, November 11, 2022, 7:30PM
ROCKY RIVER Presbyterian Church
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 8:00PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 4:00PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS

Monteverdi Vespers of 1610

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Monteverdi Vespers of 1610

The sensuous allure of the East and the structure of the West. They met in Venice in 1610 – and the splendor resounded. Jeannette Sorrell leads chorus, strings, brass, lutes, and soloists in Monteverdi’s sumptuous masterpiece.

“Hugely gripping… Sorrell and her forces brought superb energy and clarity… an exhilarating evening.”
– San Francisco Chronicle

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Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8:00PM
First Baptist Church, SHAKER HEIGHTS
Sunday, October 9, 2022, 4:00PM
St. Raphael Catholic Church, BAY VILLAGE
Friday, October 14, 2022, 7:30PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, AKRON
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 8:00PM
First Baptist Church, SHAKER HEIGHTS

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