SEATTLE RECORDER SOCIETY

Recorder Notes

February 2014 Vol. XLV, No. 5

From the Music Director . . . SRS MEETING (Peter Seibert) Friday, Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) was one of the most prolific February 7th, 2014 composers who ever lived. In the recorder world we know him for his @ 7:30 p.m. numerous works, which include unaccompanied solos, duos, solo sonatas with continuo, and sonatas for larger groups that make use of recorder. Opening Program Telemann was even more prolific in his works for orchestral Anna Mansbridge and groupings, and in February we will play a new arrangement of one of his Seattle Early Dance many ouverture-suites, the one in C major identified as TWV 55:C5. These with Big Byrds ensemble works comprise a lengthy and dense ouverture (he used the French spelling) followed by a number of lighter, binary movements, many of which are Playing Session baroque dances. “Binary” form is familiar to us all. It makes use of a single (Peter Seibert) musical idea, moves from the home key to a closely related key at the double bar, and then returns to the home key at the end, often by way of some Telemann’s ouveture-suite extension of the original musical idea during the second half of the TWV 55:C5 movement. (Instruments needed: sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, great bass; optional contrabass & viols)

Backroom Gang (Sally Mitchell)

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About the Opening Performance . . . Refreshments (Molly Warner) (February)

Cookies A year ago, SRS enjoyed a display of Renaissance dancing with Anna Mansbridge's students and the Big Byrds ensemble as their live band. Cathy Lacefield In February, SRS will have a reprise, this time a performance by Baroque Louise Torseth dancers in costume, led by Anna Mansbridge, the artistic director of Seattle Early Dance. Fruit Nancy Lewis The students performing from Anna’s Intermediate and Advanced classes are: Peter Durham, Toivo Rovainen, Mike Stephan, Pippin Sardo, Veggies Vaula Torkkola, Jamia Hansen-Murray, Lynn Wyckoff, and Emma Lux. Eunice Nakao Their six dances will be accompanied by the musicians of Big Byrds (Kathleen Arends, Tommy Arends, Anne Dennis, Jim Pilon, and Molly Warner) on winds, strings, concertina, and percussion. The late 17th and Thank you for volunteering! early 18th century music (arranged by Kathleen Arends) includes selections from Louis de Lacoste, Miche Richard de Lalonde, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Andre Campra, and Louis-Guillaume Pecour. Although the notes are not difficult, the timing and the tempo have to be just right. The band and the dancers 2013/2014 SRS Meetings have rehearsed together to perfect the timing. We will learn from Anna about the steps and the fabulous costumes. Meetings are usually held on the first Friday of each month, October to May, Meeting Notes: January 3, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 (Molly Warner) 32nd NE, Seattle. Meetings (Photos by William Stickney Photography, LLC) include a short performance or lecture of interest to recorder and viol players, ensemble We had a delightful start to the new year as Phil and Gayle Neuman playing for all levels of recorder joined us from Portland, OR to give us a short concert and conduct the players, and a beginning playing program for the evening. Phil and Gayle are renowned for building recorder ensemble. A $5.00 and performing with replicas of historic instruments from Europe's donation is requested Medieval and Renaissance eras as well as from ancient Greece. Also, for non-members. although on this particular evening the focus was on instrumental music

and we did not hear her sing, Gayle has a gorgeous, pure, clear soprano October 4, 2013 voice. They have a number of recordings out, both by themselves and with November 1, 2013 others (The Oregon Renaissance Band, the Pioneer Brass, and the Ensemble December 6, 2013 de Organographia). They have arranged a lot of early music for ensembles, January 3, 2014 as they teach regularly in the Portland area. And, they have researched how February 7, 2014 music was written in ancient Greece, and have performed and recorded March 7, 2014 many songs written in April 4, 2014 those far-off times. Phil May 2, 2014 is also famous for teaching students how to carve playable (but temporary) Board Meeting instruments out of raw vegetables such as ** Reminder ** sweet potatoes! So, it was a wonderful Tuesday, March 18, 2014 privilege and a super 7:30 p.m. treat to have them

with us at SRS. Ellis’ House (continues below)

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Meeting Notes: January 3, 2014 (continued) Recorder Classes Their short concert (from Laura Faber) featured instruments that Phil and Gayle have built together, playing music appropriate for Note: New beginners are the times. The first was a welcome at any time. doucaine, a double-reed bass Contact Laura to get started. instrument with two fontanelles and a hole for the little finger of Advanced Beginner/Lower the left hand, something one Intermediate Ensemble doesn't see on recorders. The Tuesdays - 7:30 to 9:00 pm left little finger is involved in the playing of G, while the right Advanced Beginner/Lower little finger is used in playing F. Intermediate Ensemble This instrument was copied Thursdays - 11:30 am to 1 pm from the world’s only extant doucaine, which was found Intermediate Ensemble along with five other instru- Tuesdays – 1:00 to 2:30 pm ments in 1978 in the hold of the wreck of the Mary Rose, an Bass Class English ship that sank near the 2nd & 4th Saturdays Isle of Wight in 1545 (Note: Beginning Jan. 25, 2014 there is a lot of information on the wreck of the Mary Rose on the internet – 10:00 – 11:00 am interesting reading). To preserve the doucaine, it was kept in saline for about 30 years to prevent its drying out and cracking. It is now in a museum in Portsmouth, England, where Phil and Gayle were able to measure it for * * * reproduction. This new copy was paired with another that was based on pictures from 1520 of one with a windcap. We heard an anonymous “Puzze Canon” duet from a Henry VIII manuscript, where the second player has to Class Descriptions figure out where to come in. Phil played the lower part a fifth lower and twice as slowly as the upper part – and it worked! Advanced Beginner/ Lower We next met two krumhorns that the Neumans had made from Intermediate Ensemble (SATB) measuring an original tenor instrument in Vienna back in 1983. At that time, Comfortable with all common they had been able play the instrument which had an original reed that they fingerings and rhythms also copied (Gayle is the reed expert in the family). The original was pitched at A460, and Phil scaled his reproductions up and down to create an alto and Intermediate Ensemble a tenor at A440. These have a bell carved out of a solid block with holes (SATBGB) drilled through, then plugged at the outside. The Neumans played a lovely Playing both F and C contrapuntal madrigal, “Stavasi el bio,” by Maddulena Casulana of Italy, a instruments, counting halves, singer, lutenist, and composer who in 1568 was the first woman in the reading from parts history of western music to publish a printed collection of pieces. Bass Class Phil and Gayle built their Renaissance based on the only Both F and C basses welcome. three known surviving originals, housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum Any player interested in in Vienna. These double-reed instruments are very low due to the many learning more about bass interconnected bores inside the short, fat body of the instrument. The bass technique may join at any time. has nine interconnected bores that stretched out would measure six feet, with the lowest note being the lowest G on a modern piano. The of the great bass is eight feet long, with the lowest note being the bottom C on People who are interested the piano. Phil and Gayle played “The Whirlygig” from the Playford should contact me by email at Manuscript. The audience giggled at the amazingly low buzzie sounds! [email protected] or by calling (206) 619-0671. Finally Phil brought out his tartold, which is similar to a rackett in having a and a long coiled bore, but this instrument uses coiled 3

Meeting Notes: January 3, 2014 (continued) SRS Board Members (2013/2014) Music Director: Peter Seibert tubing housed in a casing shaped like a dragon, with the finger holes at the (206-329-2774) [email protected] spine and the sound emanating from the mouth. There is a set of five matched tartolds of increasing size in the museum in Vienna, upon which Officers: Phil based his instrument. This particular tartold is made of ceramic clay President: Ellis Hillinger baked at a lower temperature than the melting point of the solder used to (206-547-0718) [email protected] connect the tubing. Phil played “Der Mai” by Georg Rhaw, 1545. What a fine display of wonderful instruments this was! President-Elect: Kathleen Arends (425-649-9869) [email protected] After the concert, we split into two groups for playing. The Backroom Gang led by Sally Mitchell keeps increasing in size – 14 this Past President: Katie Sprugel evening, including two first-timers. They warmed up with a good drinking [email protected] song, “Ein wollten Frau zum Weine gahn,” about a woman who went to drink wine and wouldn't let her husband accompany her. They then returned to Secretary: Molly Warner (206-523-5192) the Guerrero Magnificat, which they have been working on since October, [email protected] and added another two movements, SATB and ATB. There are six movements altogether, with two more to learn. They worked on smoothly Treasurer: Richard Ginnis connected articulations, as appropriate for the music. “These are no longer (206-633-1969) beginners; there's no stopping them!” praised Sally. [email protected]

In the big room, Phil and Gayle alternated in conducting an eclectic * * * * group of pieces in four or more parts for the advanced group to play. We Membership: Jill Shupe played each piece two to four times, working on expression or picking up the (206-364-7509) [email protected] pace. Phil began with a piece from 1551 by Teilman Susato, “Wy comen hier Newsletter: Karen Berliner gelopen,” a song about pilgrims with no money. “No bleeding into the rests!” (206-550-3384) he cautioned. “The dotted [email protected] rhythms should be in strict time, not overdotted; it's Refreshments: Evelyn Lester not French baroque music. (206-726-9257) Those eighth note runs should be legato.” Gayle Viol Representative: Ellen Seibert followed with a five-part (206-329-2774) [email protected] French chanson, “Amy Webmaster: Charles Coldwell Souffrez” (Suffering Friend), (206-328-8238) by Nicholas Gomert (c.1500 [email protected] - 1556). This composer was exiled to sea for his crimes, Ex-Officio Member: and he had to write a Vicki Boeckman (206-985-9916) Magnificat to atone for [email protected] them. With these two pieces, we were warmed up Members-At-Large: “for the fancy stuff!” Hanan Bell (206-695-2276) [email protected] Phil conducted an Betty Swift (206-323-3879) arrangement he had made [email protected] of Matthew Locke's “Fantasie” from a suite for Carolyn Wallace (206-782-6898) viols. Locke was an organist [email protected] in the service of Charles II of England, who composed for winds and strings. We played this lovely piece “Recorder Notes” is published monthly, three times, working on the imitative themes and counterpoint, adding October through May, for its members cadential trills. Gayle followed this with “Le Printemps se couvers de Fleurs” by the Seattle Recorder Society. about an adoring mistress, written by Corneille Verdonck in 1597. This was 4554 - 4th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105. a lovely madrigal, which we played quite a bit faster the second time $35 Annual Membership Dues. through. Next she divided us into nine parts for a very nice double-choir www.seattle-recorder.org

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Meeting Notes: January 3, 2014 (continued)

sacred piece by Praetorius, “Allein Gott.” “Praetorius was a Lutheran,” we learned. “This is in triple time. Be sure to give a little lilt to the third beat.” Save the Date! Saturday, March 22nd Lest anyone think that the Neumans restrict their interests only to old musical forms, we ended the evening with a leap forward into the SRS members will enjoy twentieth century. Phil had arranged for recorder orchestra a three- a double-header movement piano piece by Erik Satie (1866-1925), “Three Distinguished Saturday, March 22nd, Waltzes of the Precious and Fastidious Person” (Les Trois Valses Distingées when both du Precieux Dégônté). “Satie was the laziest student in the conservatory,” we Aldo Abreu and the ARS Board learned. “He wrote descriptions of each of these waltzes which were NOT to will be in Seattle. be read aloud.” So, of course, Phil read them aloud. The first, written on

7/21/1914, was entitled “Sa Taille” (His Figure). “He looks at himself, he Abreu will be giving a concert hums a tune from the 15th century, he's so handsome, admiring himself!” in memory of his mother, The second, “Son Binocle” (His Glasses, composed 7/22/1914), is a lament open to the public and free for the lost glasses case for his smoked glasses. The last, “Sez Jambes” (His of charge (although donations Legs, 7/23/1914), explains that “these are flat legs, we never use leggings!” will be appreciated), Phil had arranged the pieces in at 3:00 pm at the seven parts, including sopranino Maple Leaf Lutheran Church. (happily piped by L Hotaling).

After the concert, there will be What a great session a potluck dinner downstairs this was. Phil and Gayle are followed by an evening playing bursting with interesting facts session led by Aldo Abreu and from the past, and are happy to Laura Kuhlman, whom we know share them. MANY THANKS, as president of the ARS Phil and Gayle Neuman, for and an inspiring teacher. a fabulous evening!

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Concerts and Events Calendar

F Sat., Feb. 1 @ 8 pm: Byrd Ensemble presents “Magnificat.” Includes music from two recent CD releases – “Arvo Pärt” and “Peter Hallock: Draw on sweet night” accompanied with other similar pieces in sound and E illustrative text. St. Joseph Parish, 732-18th Ave. East, Seattle. www.byrdensemble.com Sun., Feb. 2 @ 7 pm: Schenkman/Matthews Duo presents: “Fire and Passion: Music of the Spanish and B Italian Baroque.” Ingrid Matthews, violin, and Byron Schenkman, harpsichord. Poncho Recital Hall, 710 East Roy Street, Seattle. www.byronschenkman.com R Tues., Feb. 4 @ 7:30 pm: Canonici: Consort of Voices presents “Madrigalia.” Secular works of Janequin, Rore, Rimonte, Morley, Billings, and others. TPC. EMG U Fri., Feb. 7 @ 7:30 pm: Seattle Recorder Society Meeting @ Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, Seattle. Sat., Feb. 8 @ 7:30 pm: Baroque Northwest presents: “Galant and Grounded: Paying for Time Travel with A the Currency of Music.” Elinor Frey, guest cellist. Travel between the Galant style of the 18th century and the rhapsodic, capricious styles of the 17th century. Music by Fontana, Fiorè, Gabrielli, Kapsberger, R Kirnberger, Blavet, and C.P.E. Bach. TPC. www.baroquenorthwest.com Thurs., Feb. 13 @ 7 pm: Tomoko Sugawara, kugo harp, and Gus Denhard, lute, present: “Early Music from Y the Silk Road.” Edmonds Library Plaza Room, 650 Main, Edmonds. EMG Sat., Feb. 15 @ 8 pm: “The King’s Singers: In Memoriam Josquin des Prez.” Music of Josquin, Richafort, - and Durufle, followed by the ensemble’s arrangements in close harmony. TH. EMG Mon., Feb. 17 @ 7:30 pm: Salish Sea Early Music Festival. Music of J.S. Bach and C.P.E. Bach. Christ 2 Episcopal Church, 4548 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle. www.salishseafestival.org Fri., Feb. 21 @ 8 pm and Sat., Feb. 22 @ 8 pm: Seattle Symphony presents: “St. Matthew Passion.” 0 Presented in partnership with Pacific Music Works. Ludovic Morlot, conducting. Stephen Stubbs, lute. Includes Northwest Boychoir, Seattle Symphony Chorale, and Seattle Symphony. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 1 www.seattlesymphony.org Sat., Feb. 22 @ 7:30 pm and Sun., Feb. 23 @ 3 pm: Gallery Concerts presents “The Dutch Masters 4 Return.” The Dutch Masters’ Wilbert Hazelzet, flute, and Jacques Ogg, harpsicord, joined by Seattle’s Margriet Tiendemans, viola da gamba, and Canadian Marc Destrubé, violin, celebrate the 300th birthday of C.P.E. Bach. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 – 3rd Ave. W., Seattle. www.galleryconcerts.org. Fri., Feb. 28 @ 8 pm: Hesperion XXI and Tembembe Ensamble Continuo present “Folias Antiguas y Criollas – From the Ancient World to the New World.” Music of Ortiz, Moresca, Trujillo, and folk music from M all over South America. TH. EMG

A Sat., Mar. 1 @ 8 pm and Sun., Mar. 2 @ 2 pm: Pacific Music Works presents: “St. John Passion.” Stephen Stubbs, conducts. Nine soloists will also act as chorus. Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. EMG R Tues., Mar. 4 @ 7:30 pm: Seattle Early Dance presents “Old World/New World.” Dance and music from the 16th – 18th centuries. Anna Mansbridge, director, and Charles Coldwell, musical director. TPC. EMG C Fri., Mar. 7 @ 7:30 pm: Seattle Recorder Society Meeting @ Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, Seattle. Sat., Mar. 8 @ 8 pm: Tudor Choir presents “DEVOTIO: Private and Ritual Devotion in early Tudor H England.” Blessed Sacrament Church, 5041- 9th Ave. NE, Seattle. www.tudorchoir.org Sat., Mar. 8 @ 7:30 pm and Sun., Mar. 9 @ 3 pm: Gallery Concerts presents: “The Legene-Kuijken-Dupree - Trio.” Music of Bach, Telemann, Marais, and others. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 – 3rd Ave. W., Seattle. www.galleryconcerts.org 2 Sat., Mar. 15 @ 8 pm and Sun., Mar. 16 @ 3 pm: Medieval Women’s Choir presents: “Sun, Moon, and Stars.” Shira Kammen and Margriet Tindemans, medieval fiddle, and Marian Seibert, soprano. TPC. 0 www.medievalwomenschoir.org Sun., Mar. 16 @ 7 pm: Byron Schenkman and Friends present: “Rameau Concerts.” Ingrid Matthews, 1 violin; Elisabeth Reed, viola da gamba; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord. Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. www.byronschenkman.com 4 Sun., Mar. 23 @ 3 pm: Sine Nomine Renaissance Choir presents: “Josquin and the Sexti Toni.” TPC. EMG Tues., Mar. 25 @ 7:30 pm: Salish Sea Music Festival presents: “A Little Concert for Louis XIV.” Christ Episcopal Church, 4548 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle. www.salishseafestival.org

EMG (Early Music Guild, 206-325-7066) www.earlymusicguild.org *** TPC (Trinity Parish Church, 609 8th Avenue, Seattle) • www.trinityseattle.org *** TH (Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle) www.townhallseattle.org *** All events are subject to change.

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