**Fugal Games: A Celebration of Baroque Mastery**

Join Ars Lyrica Houston for an enchanting afternoon of Baroque music with the much-anticipated concert, "Fugal Games," on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 4 pm. This remarkable event will take place in the Duncan Recital Hall at The Shepherd School of Music, Rice University, located at 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005.

"Fugal Games" delves into the enigmatic and quintessentially Baroque art of fugue, celebrating the release of Artistic Director Matthew Dirst’s new book on Bach’s "Art of Fugue" and "Musical Offering." These compositions represent the pinnacle of learned counterpoint, and the concert will feature significant excerpts from both, alongside miniature marvels by George Philipp Telemann, providing a rich context for Bach's masterworks.

**Artistic Personnel:**
- Colin St-Martin on traverso & recorder
- Elizabeth Blumenstock on violin & viola
- Stephen Redfield on violin
- Sydney ZumMallen on cello
- Matthew Dirst on harpsichord & as the artistic director

The concert promises an immersive experience into the world of Baroque music, with a special focus on the fugal form, a technique that has fascinated composers and audiences alike for centuries. Following the performance, attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage in a short book talk and Q&A session with all the artists, offering deeper insights into the music and its historical significance.

**Program Highlights:**
- J.S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D major BWV 874 and selections from the Musical Offering BWV 1079
- G.P. Telemann's Sonata VI from the Canons mélodieux TWV 40 and Fantasie in F Minor TWV 40:16
- An exploration of Bach's Art of Fugue BWV 1080

The concert will not be livestreamed, ensuring an exclusive experience for those in attendance. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority seating for 6-concert subscribers. Student tickets are available at a discounted rate with the use of a promo code and valid student ID.

Prepare for an afternoon of "Fugal Games" that promises to be a profound exploration of Baroque music's depth and beauty, led by the talented ensemble of Ars Lyrica Houston. This event is a must-attend for lovers of classical music and those intrigued by the intricate art of the fugue.

Fugal Games

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University

Old Meets New expands our own favored repertoire to include contemporary as well as Baroque music for period instruments. Featuring core string players with ALH Artistic Director Matthew Dirst at the harpsichord, this program features keyboard concerti by W. F. Bach and Karol Beffa and chamber works by Jean-Marie Leclair, Gregory Spears, and Emma Kent Wine.

Stephen Redfield

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