The Saint Mary Schola, based at the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in Falmouth, Maine, is a professional early music ensemble devoted to the performance of master works from the medieval, renaissance and baroque eras. Composed of northern New England's finest singers and accompanying instrumentalists, this ensemble has gained a reputation for excellence and elegant chamber music, especially in the a cappella tradition.
The Schola presents enthusiastic audiences with literature that is seldom heard, including motets from such masters as Dufay, Victoria, Josquin Des Prez and William Byrd. There is often a special attention given to the great predecessor to Bach: Heinrich Schütz. The goals of the Saint Mary Schola are to provide the finest early music literature to New England audiences and promote professional vocal ensemble singing at the highest level.
| On Sunday May 13 at 4 PM the St Mary Schola under the direction of Bruce Fithian will present 'Music for a While', a delightful spring concert of the music of Henry Purcell and John Blow. The first half of the program will feature some of Purcell's best loved songs and duets, including Music for a While, If Music be the Food of Love, Sweeter than Roses, Sound the Trumpet and men's 'catches' (humorous canons). On the second half, excerpts from 'Venus and Adonis' a rarely performed opera by John Blow will be presented, recounting the great love story from mythology, accompanied by a small ensemble of strings, recorders, lute and harpsichord. The roles will be sung by Andrea Graichen and John D. Adams. Tickets are $20 and available at the website or at the door. |
For more information, contact us at contact@stmaryschola.org