FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Preservation Society of Chapel Hill announces 2010-2011 Period Music Series

Summary:  Three-concert series of period music in Chapel Hill

Dates:   Oct. 24, 2010  ▪  Jan. 23, 2011  ▪  March 6, 2011

First concert:   Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24, 2010

Where:   306 N. Boundary Street, Chapel Hill

When:  3:00 PM

Phone:   919-942-7818 for tickets

            The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill is pleased to announce the fourth season of Baroque & Beyond, a series of period music concerts in Chapel Hill. In keeping with the society’s focus on historic properties, the series offers music from the 1600’s through the early 1900’s, performed at the Horace Williams House and two other homes in Chapel Hill. Baroque & Beyond is directed by harpsichordist Beverly Biggs.

Oct. 24, 2010  – Age of Elegance

From Mozart’s Divertimento to Lailliet’s stunning variations on Carnival of Venice; from the ethereal Fauconier Reverie to E.T. Paull’s famous Ben Hur Chariot Race. This concert features music from concerts in the late 1800’s – America’s age of elegance, with the award-winning duo of Beverly Biggs, fortepiano and David Dutton, oboe. Biggs & Dutton have garnered high praise for this program in concert tours throughout the United States and Canada, and for their CD recording of this program. With guest soprano Florence Peacock.

Venue:  The home of James & Florence Peacock, 306 Boundary Street, Chapel Hill

Time:   3:00 pm

Musicians:  Beverly Biggs, fortepiano; David Dutton, oboe; guest soprano Florence Peacock

Jan. 23, 2011 – Voices of the Baroque

Two of the region’s best-loved singers are featured in this program of music by Handel and Telemann. Cantatas with one obbligato instrument and basso continuo, and baroque instrumental works will be performed.

Venue:  Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill

Time:  3:00 pm

Musicians:  Penelope Jensen, soprano; Florence Peacock, soprano; William Thauer, recorder & oboe; Stephanie Vial, baroque cello; Beverly Biggs, harpsichord

March 6, 2011 – Totally Telemann

Telemann was possibly the most prolific composer of all time. In this program, representative of his nearly-infinite variety, the Baroque & Beyond players treat you to solos, trio sonatas, and a beautiful Paris Quartet.

Venue:  618 Beech Tree Court, Chapel Hill

Time: 3:00 pm

Musicians:  Peter Lekx, baroque violin; Rebecca Troxler, baroque flute; Stephanie Vial, baroque cello; Beverly Biggs, harpsichord

TICKETS.  Tickets are on sale now at the Preservation Society office at 610 East Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill, phone (919) 942-7818. Prices are $35 for the series of three concerts, or $15 for single tickets. Series ticket holders will save more than 20% and have guaranteed seating in the front rows until five minutes before concert time. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability.