Early Music Festival Superbowl Sunday

Sunday Feb 7, also known as Superbowl Sunday. An important national holiday for some, something to do in the evening for others, and completely unremarkable for still others. Whichever category you fall into, we have a young ton of early music happening that day, and all before kick-off! So get out early in the day for some live music!

At 10:45am Knox Presbyterian’s special music service begins. The famed choir joins forces with an instrumental ensemble to perform music by Heinrich Schütz, one of the greatest German composers of the 17^th century. The music will be embedded in the traditional 11:00 worship service, and all are welcome. Hyde Park, free. http://catacoustic.com/event/monteverdi-at-knox/?instance_id=339

At 3:00 Great Music in a Great Space, the presenting series at St. Peter in Chains, brings The Rose Ensemble to town. Based in Minnesota, this vocal ensemble tours widely to high praise. Their program Il Poverello: Exploring the Life and Deeds of St. Francis of Assisi features centuries of hymns, dances, and motets, as well as early Italian-language spiritual songs and light-hearted readings written about and by Francis himself. Downtown, tickets $40.  http://catacoustic.com/event/the-rose-ensemble/?instance_id=369

At 4:00, something a little different. Chris Albanese, a CCM student working toward his Doctor of Musical Arts, will present his choral conducting recital of music written in the New World in the 17^th century. Yes, there were Spanish composers working in the colonies as far back as the Baroque era, and one of the most renowned was Juan Gutierrez de Padilla in Mexico. A Mass for two choirs and several other works are on the bill. Walnut Hills, free.  http://catacoustic.com/event/sacred-repertoire-of-the-colonial-period-in-new-spain/?instance_id=371

At 6:00, one last opportunity for music and prayer, for whichever one you feel most in need of. Christ Church Cathedral’s Evensong service will feature music by two English Renaissance composers, Byrd and Tomkins, and by Bach. All are welcome at this Episcopal worship service. Downtown, free.  http://catacoustic.com/event/choral-evensong/?instance_id=361