Christa Rakich
Music at St. Paul’s announces its 2016-17 Artist Series season presenting six concerts featuring renowned soloists, chamber and vocal ensembles, many performing in Chattanooga for the first time.
Season subscriptions and single tickets may be purchased in advance through the St. Paul’s website. Tickets for each concert will also be sold at the door. Prices are $20 for general, $15 for seniors, or $10 for students. Season tickets are $90 for general, or $75 for seniors. For tickets and more information, visit: www.stpaulschatt.org, or call 423-266-8195.
Concert schedule and reviews:
On Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m., harpsichordist Christa Rakich performs J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Critically acclaimed for her live performances and recordings, Ms. Rakich’s concert career has taken her throughout North America and Europe. Her interpretations, particularly of music by J.S. Bach, have been praised for their “variety, ingenuity, elegance and scholarship, as well as a pristine technique.” J.S. Bach’s monumental and iconic Goldberg Variations, is considered one of most masterful and ambitious works – a Mount Everest for keyboard soloists. Christa Rakich notes, “This extraordinary work begins and ends with a songful Aria and in between are 30 dazzling variations – each one a precious gem ranging in emotion from lively to dreamy, joyous to tragic, dazzling to poetic. My hope is that this concert will be a beautiful adventure for both the performer and the audience.”
On Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m., EYA: Ensemble for Medieval Music performs A Medieval Candlelight Christmas, a musical journey exploring the mystery, wonder and joy of the nativity. An award-winning ensemble based in Washington, DC, Eya specializes in the interpretation of medieval music for women’s voices. “Remarkable… gorgeous… with precise ensemble, a strong sense of presence, and ringing vowels that reverberated to the farthest reaches of the cathedral.” – The Washington Post.
On Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at 4 p.m., The Dali Quartet performs Classical Roots, Latin Soul, a program featuring its signature mix of Classical, Romantic and Latin American repertoire. A true cross-over ensemble, The Dalí Quartet is made up of Hispanic musicians whose engaging style reaches across the footlights for an experience that “leaves the audience almost dancing in the aisles." – Peninsula Reviews.
On Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Artist Series presents organist Katelyn Emerson, winner of the American Guild of Organists 2016 National Competition. Acclaimed for her “superlative performances” throughout the United States and Europe, Ms. Emerson’s repertoire spans music from the 14th through 21st centuries.
On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., the renowned Vienna Piano Trio will make its Chattanooga debut performing works by Brahms and Schubert. In performances throughout the world, this award-winning ensemble has earned acclaim for its finesse, infectious exuberance, tonal allure and irresistible panache. “… an exciting and eminently artistic group that plays with high intensity.” – Palm Beach Daily News.
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., the season concludes with a performance by The Tallis Scholars directed by Peter Phillips. Internationally renowned for the purity, tuning, blend and beauty of their sound, The Tallis Scholars have explored the repertoire of a cappella Renaissance sacred vocal music for over four decades. Through their numerous recordings and over 2,000 concerts worldwide, The Tallis Scholars have earned their reputation as “the rock stars of Renaissance vocal music” – The New York Times.