2013 Summer Concert Series &
Summer Festival
We are excited to announce our
2013 Summer Concert Series and first-annual Summer Festival!
Event descriptions are listed below.
Subscriptions and discount packages are available for purchase by downloading and submitting the
Subscription Ticket Order Form.
Single tickets will be available for purchase beginning
May 10, 2013.
 JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
Wednesday, July 4
Camden Harbor Park
FREE and open to the public!
Back by popular demand - Bay Chamber is please to present The Engagments in a free outdoor concert overlooking beautiful Camden Harbor. As anyone who attended last year's event can tell you, the Engagements are energetic, fun, and intense, delivering a crowd-pleasing mix of classic funk and soul covers, R&B & Motown hits, as well as party favorites from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Sure to get you moving, this concert is part of Camden’s Festival of Independence, and will conclude with evening fireworks!
 OPENING NIGHT - BROOKLYN RIDER
Thursday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Johnny Gandelsman (violin), Colin Jacobsen (violin),
Nicholas Cords (viola), Eric Jacobsen (cello)
Praised for their “stunningly imaginative” performances (Lucid
Culture), the adventurous string quartet Brooklyn Rider combines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a gripping performance style that continues to attract legions of fans and draw critical acclaim.
Mozart Quartet in d minor, K. 421
C. Jacobsen Three Miniatures for String Quartet
Ljova Budget Bulgar
Bartok Quartet No. 2
C. Jacobsen Brooklesca
 MUSIC BOX - BRIDGET KIBBEY
Friday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
Union Hall
New music by US based composers born in other countries. Moved by both their individual stories and their music, Bridget commissioned works whose inspiration is based in folk idioms from each composer’s country of origin, as well as from their personal narratives. This multi-media concert features new works by: Kati Agocs (Canada), Kinan Azmeh (Syria), David Bruce (Venezuela), Susie Ibarra (Philippines), Paquito d’Rivera (Cuba), and Du Yun (China).
 CONTRASTS - BROOKLYN RIDER AND BRIDGET KIBBEY
Friday, July 12, 9:00 p.m.
Union Hall
a 21+ concert
Bay Chamber Concerts is proud to present the premier of a new collaboration between two of classical music’s hottest names. The program will include Debussy’s “Danse Sacres et Profanes”, Colin Jacobsen’s arrangement of João Gilberto’s “Undiú” and the evocative Music of the Roma.
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 VOCALISE
Andrew Wolf Award Winner Alessio Bax (piano) with
Sospiro Winds
The Wolf Family - Andrew Wolf Award Winner Concert
Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Sospiro Winds: Kelli Kathman (flute), Carl Oswald (oboe),
Romie de Guise-Langlois (clarinet), Adrian Morejon (bassoon)
and Alana Vegter (horn)
Rachmaninov Prelude, Opus 3 No. 2 in c sharp minor
Rachmaninov/Bax Vocalise
Rachmaninov Prelude, Opus 23 No. 10 in G flat Major
Schumann Fantasiestücke for Clarinet and Piano, Opus 73
Barber Summer Music for Wind Quintet, Opus 31
Mozart Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Winds, K. 452
 CAFE MUSIC - ALESSIO BAX WITH SOSPIRO WINDS
Friday, July 19, 9:00 p.m.
Union Hall
a 21+ concert
Poulenc Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano, Opus 43
D’Rivera Aires Tropicales
Kreisler/Rachmaninov Liebesleid
Kreisler/Rachmaninov Liebesfreud
Poulenc Sextet for piano and wind quintet, Opus 100
 WORLD PREMIER
A NEW FRONTIER - INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE
With guests Jessica Rivera, soprano, & Cornelius Dufallo, violin
Thursday, July 25, 7:30 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
ICE: Claire Chase (flute), Josh Rubin (clarinet),
Rebekah Heller (bassoon), Erik Carlson (violin), Dan Lippel
(guitar), Ross Karre (percussion), Jacob Greenberg (piano)
A special concert that juxtaposes music by Bach with new music,
this event marks the World Premiere of a Bay Chamber Concerts’
commission, THE HUBBLE CANTATA, a spectacular contemporary
cantata composed by Paola Prestini for soprano Jessica
Rivera and the renowned International Contemporary Ensemble
(ICE). The piece is inspired by newly released Hubble telescope
images and is a collaboration of librettist Royce Vavrek, filmmaker
Carmen Kordas and the astrophysicist, Dr. Mario Livio of the Space
Telescope Science Institute.
J.S. Bach/arr. Greenberg Chorale from BWV 672, for ensemble
Igor Stravinsky Pour Pablo Picasso, for solo clarinet
J.S. Bach Invention No. 1, BWV 772, for flute and clarinet
Giancinto Scelsi Kho-Lo, for flute and clarinet
J.S. Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Gigue, BWV 1007, for guitar
David Lang Press Release, for solo bassoon
J.S. Bach Sinfonia No. 10, BWV 796, for violin, flute, and bassoon
John Adams Road Movies, for violin and piano
J.S. Bach/arr. Sciarrino Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565,
for solo flute
Paola Prestini THE HUBBLE CANTATA
 DREAMSTREETS & LABYRINTH
An evening of imaginative expanses featuring violinist Cornelius Dufallo
Friday, July 26, 6:00 p.m.
Union Hall
Two recently composed works for solo violin and electronics that
embrace a sensibility for world cultures, and re-imagine traditions
of music, technology, and film. Performed by Cornelius Dufallo,
music by Paola Prestini and Cornelius Dufallo, and film by Carmen
Kordas.
 CONTEMPORARY COUNTERPOINT - ICE
Friday, July 26, 9:00 p.m.
Union Hall
a 21+ concert
An opportunity to hear new music played by ICE, who are dedicated
to reshaping the way music is created and experienced.
Steve Reich Vermont Counterpoint for flute and tape
Elliott Carter 90+ for solo piano
John Cage Child of Tree for solo percussion
John Cage from the Freeman Etudes for solo violin
Marcelo Toledo Qualia II for solo bassoon
Pauline Oliveros Thirteen Changes for ensemble
John Zorn The Tempest for flute, clarinet and drums
Steve Reich New York Counterpoint for clarinet and tape
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 SCHUBERT AND SAINT-SAENS - LATITUDE 41
Thursday, August 1, 7:30 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Livia Sohn (violin), Luigi Piovano (cello),
and Bernadene Blaha (piano)
Schubert Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat Major, D. 929
Saint-Saëns Piano Trio No. 2 in e minor, Opus 92
 MOZART AND BRAHMS - LATITUDE 41
With violinist GEOFF NUTTALL
Friday, August 2, 9:00 p.m.
Union Hall
a 21+ concert
Mozart Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major K493
Brahms Cello Sonata No. 1 in e minor, Opus 38
 MELODIE FRANCAISE
Thursday, August 8, 7:30 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Bernadene Blaha (piano), Geoff Nuttall (violin),
Livia Sohn (violin), Jonathan Vinocour (viola),
Christopher Costanza (cello), Anthony Manzo (double bass)
Gouvy Piano Quintet in A Major, Opus 24
Tom Johnson Failing: A Very Difficult Piece for Solo String Bass
Chausson Piano Quartet in A Major, Op 30
 DELIGHTS OF VIENNA
Friday, August 9, 9:00 p.m.
Union Hall
a 21+ concert
Bernadene Blaha (piano), Geoff Nuttall (violin),
Livia Sohn (violin), Jonathan Vinocour (viola),
Christopher Costanza (cello), Anthony Manzo (double bass)
Lanner “Die Romantiker” Waltz
Schubert Quintet in A Major, D667 “Trout”
 SUMMER
FESTIVAL
August 14 - 18
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 MIRO QUARTET: BRAHMS AND ELGAR
With guests David Krakauer, clarinet, & Manuel Bagorro, piano
Thursday, August 15, 7:30 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
The Miro Quartet, one of America's highest-profile chamber groups, enjoys its place at the top of the international chamber music scene, garnering praise from audiences and critics alike. Our quartet in residence for Festival Week, Miro's first concert is a sumptuous program.
Brahms Clarinet Quintet in b minor, Opus 115
Elgar Piano Quintet in a minor, Opus 84
 miXt: MOZART, BRAHMS, BARTOK
Friday, August 16, 6:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Jose Franch-Ballester (clarinet), Benjamin Beilman (violin),
Ran Dank (piano)
miXt is a versatile, dynamic, and vibrant chamber group comprised of award-winning soloists on the Young Concert Artists roster.
Mozart Kegelstatt Trio, K498, for clarinet, viola, and piano
with guest violist Erin White
Brahms Violin Sonata in d minor, Opus 108
Bartok Contrasts
MIRO QUARTET: SCHUBERT
Friday, August 16, 9:00 p.m.
Union Hall
a 21+ concert
Schubert Quartettsatz in C minor, D. 703
Schubert String Quartet No. 14, D.810
“Death and the Maiden”
 WHERE IS IT THAT OUR SOUL DOTH GO?
Thursday, August 22, 7:30
Rockport Opera House
Mary Curtis Bok Zimbalist Concert in honor of Elizabeth Ledwith
Roberto Diaz (viola), Mikael Eliasen (piano),
Julian Arsenault (baritone)
The first of two concerts featuring President and CEO of Curtis
Institute of Music, violist Roberto Diaz, Artistic Director of the
Curtis Opera Theatre, pianist Mikael Eliasen, and Curtis operatic
performance masters student, baritone Julian Arsenault.
Program includes:
Frank Bridge Three songs for voice, viola, and piano
Richard Danielpour Come Up From The Fields, Father
Benjamin Britten Songs and Proverbs of William Blake
Manuel de Falla Suite Populaire Espagnole
 SOLILOQUY
Friday, August 23, 9:00 p.m.
Union Hall
a 21+ concert
Roberto Diaz (viola), Mikael Eliasen (piano),
Julian Arsenault (baritone)
Program includes:
Richard Rodgers Soliloquy from Carousel
William Primrose Viola Transcriptions
 BACH - BALLIETT - BEETHOVEN
THE DECLASSIFIED
Thursay, August 29, 7:30 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Owen Dalby (violin), Meena Bhasin (viola), Claire Bryant (cello),
Kris Saebo (double bass), Alicia Lee (clarinet),
Brad Balliett (bassoon), David Byrd-Marrow (horn)
The Declassified is a cutting-edge chamber music society forging an
integrated role for classical music in communities around the world.
Based in New York City, The Declassified maintains a flexible roster
of a new type of musician: virtuoso, arts advocate and educator.
Bach Ricercar a 6
Balliett String Trio (2012) World Premiere
Beethoven Septet in E-flat Major, Opus 20
 SEASON FINALE – A LATE SUMMER SOIREE
Friday, August 30, 6:00 p.m.
Union Hall
Brad Balliett Fanfare “Winter is Over” for septet
Mark O’Connor Appalachian Waltz Suite
Poulenc Sonata for clarinet and bassoon
Brad Balliett Jonah for cello, bass, clarinet, speaker/bassoon
Nielsen Serenata in Vano for clarinet, bassoon, horn, cello and
double bass
Mozart “Soave sia il vento” from Così Fan Tutte arranged for
septet by Kris Saebo
Pedro Flores “Obsesión” arranged for septet by Kris Saebo
If you have questions about this summer's offerings or about ticket packages and subscriptions, please call the Bay Chamber Concerts box office at: 207/236-2823 or send an email to: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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