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Piffaro presents Ein Kind Geborn with Tenet Vocal Artists
Philadelphia, PA — This December, Piffaro, The Renaissance Band joins forces with New York City’s “splendid” (New York Times) Tenet Vocal Artists for a German Christmas program called Ein Kind Geborn.
Combining the evocative sounds of sackbuts, shawms, dulcians, and other period instruments with Tenet’s radiant voices in a program of music by Michael Praetorius and his contemporaries, including Melchior Franck, Johannes Eccard, Johann Hermann Schein, Joachim a Burck, and Michael Altenburg.
“Praetorius’s bigger works are amazingly beautiful and spectacular,” says Priscilla Herreid, Piffaro’s Artistic Director. “But I wanted to shine a light on some of his earlier, more intimate music — exquisite works that reflect his roots as the son of a Lutheran pastor; as well as that of his fellow German composers. These pieces embody the Reformation ideal that sacred music should be communal and heartfelt. This is music that has brought people together for centuries to reflect, connect, and find light in the darkness of winter.”
Performances will take place at:
- St. Vincent Ferrer, New York City – Thursday, December 4
- Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square – Friday December 5
- St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut Hill – Saturday, December 6
- Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington – Sunday, December 7
A professionally filmed performance will also be available to stream December 19 – January 13, bringing the warmth and wonder of this program to audiences everywhere.
Tickets start at $29, with free admission for youth and students. Visit piffaro.org or call 215-235-8469.
About Piffaro, The Renaissance Band
Internationally recognized for its polished, historically informed performances, Piffaro breathes life into the vibrant sound world of 15th- through 17th-century Europe with a dazzling array of period instruments.
Stephanie Corwin, winds
Héloïse Degrugillier, winds
Jeffrey Grossman, organ
Grant Herreid, winds, lute, and voice
Priscilla Herreid, winds and director
Greg Ingles, winds
Sian Ricketts, winds
Erik Schmalz, winds
Charles Weaver, lute and voice
About Tenet Vocal Artists
Based in New York City, Tenet Vocal Artists is one of America’s leading vocal ensembles, celebrated for its innovative programming and exceptional artistry across early and contemporary music. Their performances of Michael Praetorius’s works have been praised by The New York Times as “ravishing.”
Jolle Greenleaf, soprano and director
Clara Rottsolk, soprano
Clara Osowski, mezzo-soprano
Andrew Fuchs, tenor
Andrew Padgett, bass-baritone
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