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BACHFEST
"...We often talk about the composer's intentions when we discuss music, but the performer's intentions can be just as relevant. The Vox Ama Deus conductor, Valentin Radu, discussed his attitudes toward Bach's music at some length in the program notes, and Radu's personal, highly individual vision shaped the entire evening..."
- TOM PURDOM, Broad Street Review 2/9/10
PAPA HAYDN
...the four vocal soloists - soprano Sarah Davis & bass Kevin Deas joining Kidwell & Garner - sang efficaciously.
- Noteworthy, Chestnut Hill LOCAL 11/06/09 by MICHAEL CARUSO.
CD RECORDING REVIEWS OF JUDAS MACCABAEUS
... The recording preserves in good sound an enjoyable live February 2009 performance by unstarry but worthy Philadelphia-based forces. Romanian born Valentin Radu paces the able Ama Deus chorus increasingly well and elicits generally solid results!...Timothy Bentch is incisive as to phrasing and diction, showing good coloratura and breath control, with dynamic play in the voice...Soprano
Andrea Lauren Brown (Israelite Woman) offers a pretty, clear timbre with very little vibrato; most of what she does - and hers is the most substantial solo role - is very enjoyable,...Richard Shapp handles the Messenger's two recits capably.
- Opera and Oratorio ONLINE, October 2009, by DAVID SHENGOLD
... Both the Handel and Vivaldi albums are excellent buys. Handel's "Messiah" is so overwhelming and popular a masterpiece that it has overshadowed many of his other compositions. "Judas Maccabeus" may not approach the flawless so closely as does "Messiah," but its telling of the story of the ancient Israelites' rebellion against their Syrian oppressors is thrillingly relayed in arias, ensembles, choruses and instrumental music. The performance is energetic, stylish and resonant.
Radu wisely balanced audiences' familiarity with the four concerti of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" by including on the CD the Flute Concerto in A minor, the Concerto for Two Violins in A minor and the Concerto for Two Trumpets in C major. Both CDs feature exemplary playing in the continuo of Roxborough harpsichordist Bronwyn Fix-Keller.
- Noteworthy, Chestnut Hill LOCAL 09/03/09 by MICHAEL CARUSO. | |
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JOIN THE MOMENT
Art is made up of moments.
Moments of inspiration. Power. Emotion. Grace. Passion.
In the Spring of 2011 these moments will converge
brilliantly to create the first annual Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts.
We're thrilled to participate in PIFA, and hope you'll join in our excitement as we proudly share with you a taste of the promise of PIFA: an exciting, unprecedented,
month-long gathering of the best of the arts in our city.
AMA DEUS ENSEMBLE
Rebels in Paris: Faure, Stravinsky & Gershwin
Vox Ama Deus presents a fascinating Good Friday evening performance by the Ama Deus Ensemble featuring intriguing famous works highlighting the dynamics of change in music in early 20th century Paris. The original program provides selections marking the transitional sunset of the Romantic era with Faure's Pavanne & Requiem, and the dawning of the new movement of folk, ethnic and symphonic jazz with Stravinsky's Ragtime (a short piece for 11 soloists) and Gershwin's American in Paris and Porgy & Bess Symphonic Suite.
Perelman Theater
Friday April 22, 2011 (Good Friday) / 7:00pm
> Click here to Join The Moment at:
http://www.pifa.org/
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MOZART GALA!
AMA DEUS ENSEMBLE
Friday, April 30 at 8:00 PM
Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater, Philadelphia PA
or call 610-688-2800
 The AMA DEUS ENSEMBLE is proud to present Keith Miller (appearing courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera Company) performing selections from "Marriage of Figaro".
The April 30th concert is the grand finale of the Ama Deus Ensemble concert season (next up in May is the Camerata Ama Deus in Festa Vivaldi). This magnificent tribute to Mozart features his two different sides: the frivolous versus the sacred & sublime!
Keith will dazzle & entertain you as Figaro, while the majesty of Mozart's Grand Mass (left unfinished, just like his Requiem) will uplift and inspire you!
Also featured will be the talents of Meghan Monaghan,
 recently hailed by Opera News for her role of Gilda in Dayton Opera's production of Rigoletto:
"...A voice of pure silver, easily negotiating coloratura flights of fancy with exquisite musicianship..."
The Ensemble can also once again boast of having the unmatched gifts of Tatyana Roshkovsky, Dana Wilson and Ed Bara. MOZART GALA is also an event not to be missed!
Grand Mass in c minor K.427/417a
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In MAY . . . to complete your Spring - the exciting Vox Ama Deus Season XXIII concludes with the Camerata Ama Deus offering you a choice of three venues for the weekend of May 14, 15, and 16!
FESTA VIVALDI!
CAMERATA AMA DEUS Friday, May 14 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 15 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 16 at 6:00 PM
Daylesford Abbey Norbert Atrium*, Paoli PA
[ *The Norbert Atrium has limited seating of 120. We strongly recommend you secure your tickets in advance. ]
The season's finale -- and a fitting tribute to Vivaldi - the great Venetian master, the father of the solo concerto and the baroque symphony! CAMERATA AMA DEUS performs exquistely on an all-Baroque instrument orchestra. With three venues to choose from, you can easily make this special concert event part of your weekend pleasures!
Running Time: 90 Minutes - No intermission
Concerto for two violins in c minor RV 509
Concerto for Viola and Lute RV 540
Concerto for Cello in a minor RV 422
Concerto for Violin in C RV 199
Concerto for Oboe in D Major RV 522
Concerto for Lute in D Major RV 93
Sinfonia No. I RV 719
Soloists: Thomas DiSarlo, Thomas Jackson (violins),
Daniel Boring (lute), Patricio Diaz (viola),
Anthony Pirollo (cello), Sarah Davol (oboe)
Buy Now: $25 / $20 Senior / $10 Student
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Thank you for your continued and renewed donations! The wonderful programs of Vox Ama Deus are only possible with your support.
VIVALDI: THE FOUR SEASONS and More with Baroque Instrumental Soloists: Thomas DiSarlo, Thomas Jackson, Colin St. Martin, Elin Frazier, and Daniel Orlock.
 Vivaldi's greatest orchestral masterpiece, the Four Seasons, brilliantly performed by Thomas DiSarlo, our own genius concertmaster - this CD also features three other "more" concerti: two doubles (violin & trumpet) & a single (flute). A true collector's item! Recorded live at the Kimmel Center on April 17, 2009. You can buy our CDs and make donations online easily and securely. Our prior release, Judas Maccabaeus, is now available. 
Did you know this Lyrichord release is so exceptional that there is serious talk that it might be nominated for a Grammy? Get your copy today!
Click here to purchase CDs and/or make a secure online donation, or simply call us today at 610-688-2800! | |
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