January 2018. The worst - Pure instrument murder - The truth, the whole truth. Latest link with comments by Myrna Herzog owner of the instrument. https://shar.es/1NGS2J March 18, a link to a video Myrna Herzog has made of the destruction of her beloved bass. https://shar.es/1LeCba After Alitalia flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome and Tel Aviv.
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A concert at the Acland Museum in Chapel Hill on March 4th. It was a perfect setting for this sweet-sounding gentle ensemble. The group consisted of a baroque violin - played by Molly Barnes, who also played the treble viol, and three basses played by Brent, Shaw Lentz and Alison Portnow Lathrop. The gentle Flemish harpsichord was played by Megan Eagen-Jones.
The programming was delightful too - Molly played beautifully two movements of Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre's Violin Sonata #6, the Allemande in A Major, and the Adagio in a minor. The ensemble also played beautifully three delightful Fantasias on the tune "Une Jeune Fillette" by Eustache du Carroy. Brent did an encore - his piece de resistance, Marais' "Gallbladder Operation". Those of the audience who were familiar with the piece loved it of course, but some of the visitors walking around were wondering what was going on. A player telling a story AND playing the instrument at the same time! Sunday, Feb. 11, 7:30 pm Person Hall, UNC - Chapel Hill
Brilliant playing by this duo who have worked together for many years. Playing their favorites - La Folies d'Espagne Variations 1-16, the Bach Gamba Sonata #2 in D, BWV 1028 , The Tableau of a Bladder Stone Operation by M. Marais, Pieces de Clavecin by J. Duphly for solo harpsichord, ending with the second part of the Folies 17-32. The Tuesday August 29th Viol Quartet performance in the Croasdaile Village Chapel was well-received by a good-size audience. We were delighted to get such a positive response to our program. Fritz gave the audience great snippets of information about composers, their pieces, and the instruments, helped by Carolyn showing off her tenor. The bass and two tenors in the group were made by our John Pringle, so they are getting quite an airing. Thanks to Tim for taking photos while we were busy!
April 23, 2017. An historic event. The celebration of luthier John Pringle's 40 years of making musical instruments in North Carolina. 22 players from all over the state for this surprise event with their Pringle viols he had commissioned from them. John had been asked to give us a talk on caring for the viols, but did not know he would be serenaded by 22 of his viol output- trebles, tenors and basses, plus a violin that he had "baroqued". It was followed by a sumptuous English afternoon tea, (John is from England) and a good time was had by all.
Congratulations John! the viol and baroque communities here in North Carolina and all over the world wish you well and looks forward to the production of many more beautiful instruments. |
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