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2010
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The Knoxville Early Music Project (KEMP), the Harmonia Vocal Quartet, and guest violinists, present Dietrich Buxtehude's cycle of vocal cantatas, Membra Jesu Nostri. This work will be performed at First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, Tennessee, on March 28 at 5 p.m. A second performance will take place in Morristown, Tennessee, at All Saints Episcopal Church on March 29 at 7 p.m.
For information about the Knoxville performance, contact First Presbyterian Church at (865) 546-2531. For the Morristown performance, call (423) 586-6201.
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2009
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Sept. 17, 2009, Walters State Community College at Sevierville campus from 1 to 2 p.m.
Sept. 28, 2009, WSCC at Morristown campus from 10:15 to 11: 15 a.m.
Oct. 15, 2009, WSCC at Greenville campus from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For information, call Eileen Bowers at (423) 318-2347
For a copy of the program, see this link .
On May 13, at 6:15 p.m., Maria Rist (soprano) and Thomas Tallant (theorbo, baroque guitar) will perform a program of German and English songs and instrumentals from the 17th century at First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. For a copy of the program, see this link . For more information on venue, contact FUMC-Oak Ridge at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee; phone number: (865) 483-4357 (website: www.fumcor.org).
March 28, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Sounds & Sweet Airs: Shakespeare and Music
Knoxville’s finest musicians and actors (including KEMP's Thomas Tallant and Maria Rist), lead by James Carlson, present an innovative and imaginative evening of theater, music and dance inspired by the Bard, with music by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Korngold, Prokofiev, and Carlson, and dance by Momentum Dance Lab.
Prices: $15 for adults, $10 fixed income
Tickets for all performances on sale at the door 45 minutes before start .
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church
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2008
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Sacred Music of England, Germany, and Italy
Trinity United Methodist Church
Athens, Tennessee
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Click here to see program details.
Much Ado About Love
Doubt you to whom my Muse these notes intendeth,
Which now my breast o'ercharged to music lendeth?
To you, to you, all song of praise is due;
Only in you my song begins and endeth.
(Sir Philip Sidney, Astrophel and Stella, "First Song")
Truly, there is much ado about love, and in this year's new recital program offered by the Knoxville Early Music Project (KEMP) we seek to explore the mysteries and delights of this force that makes the world go round. I can't think of a serious composer who didn't write songs about love. In our new program, we look to Henry Purcell, Claudio Monteverdi, James Oswald, Barbara Strozzi, and the ever famous Anonymous for insights. Many poems guide the way, as well, and we have chosen a handful that compliment the music.
There is discovery, danger, the leaving-behind, delusion and devotion. From good to bad, high to low – we present songs, instrumentals, and readings to show the colors and textures of a wonderful tapestry. Overall, there is hope, in spite of the loss or risk one experiences in love. Music has always captured the best of human reactions to love, and we hope this music translates those emotions for the listener.
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2007
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KEMP Annual Christmas Concert and Reception
The Knoxville Early Music Project will present its annual Christmas concert on December 14 and 16. On Friday, December 14, at 8:00 p.m., KEMP will perform at the Laurel Theater on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, and on Sunday, December 16, at 2:00 p.m., the group will perform at First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville.
The concert will feature Advent and Christmas music from medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods performed on authentic instruments. Voices and instruments blend to create a warm and lively holiday sound. Relax from the stress of the holiday season and enjoy this beautiful and inspiring music in an informal setting. (Program link)
Ticket prices for the performance at the Laurel Theater are $8 for Jubilee Community Arts members, students, and seniors; $9 general advance; $10 general day of show; and $5 children 6 through 12. The Laurel Theater is located in Knoxville at 16th Street and Laurel Avenue, on the campus of The University of Tennessee. For more information call the Laurel Theater at (865)523-5851 or visit the Jubilee Community Arts website at www.jubileearts.org. A reception with snacks and wassail follows the concert at the Laurel Theater.
A freewill offering is requested for the performance at First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville. A nursery is provided. The church is located at 620 State Street, Knoxville. For further information, contact the church at (865)546-2531 or visit the church's website at www.fpcknox.org.
KEMP is known for its accomplished and entertaining performances of early music. The group's Christmas concerts are a favorite event for lovers of early music and music of the holiday season performed on authentic instruments. Members of the ensemble are J. Ashley Burell (harpsichord); Amy K. Porter (soprano); Gail Ann Schroeder (viola da gamba); Ann Stierli (viola da gamba and recorder); and Thomas Tallant (lute and theorbo). Click here for rehearsal shapshots. For this year's concert, KEMP is joined by soprano Maria Rist.
Friday, December 14, 2007, 8 p.m.
Laurel Theatre
1538 Laurel Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee
Phone: (865)522-5851
Web: www.jubileearts.com
A repeat performance of the Christmas concert
Sunday, December 16, 2007
First Presbyterian Church
620 State Street
Knoxville, Tenn.
Phone: (865) 546-2531
Web: www.fpcknox.org
KEMP offers a new program for the 2007-2008 concert season. This program, titled Much Ado About Love, presents songs of love in many of its kinds and colors (from fiery to sublime). The program will feature composers as varied as Henry Purcell, James Oswald, Barbara Strozzi, Girolamo Kapsberger, and Claudio Monteverdi. More information to come on concert performances located in:
- Hendersonville, North Carolina;
- Athens, Tennessee (Tennessee Weslyan College );
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee; and
- Morristown, Tennessee.
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2002-2003
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A1LabArts Spring 2003 Exhibition, "WIDE OPEN"
"KEMP's lutenist, Thomas Tallant, performed, March 21
and March 28th. On the 28th, Thomas performed with poet
Robert Lydick."
"Sound & Spirit of the Tennessee Valley" Daron
Douglas (former member) and members of Kemp were heard
in a special program/concert recorded in January 2003
when Ellen Kushner, host of PRI's Sound & Spirit,
visited Knoxville. The show was broadcast on Sunday,
February 9, at 6:00 p.m. Contact WUOT-FM (91.9 on the
FM dial) for more information: www.wuot.org
Noel! December 13th, 2002, 7:00 p.m. The Laurel
Theater, Knoxville, Tennessee KEMP's Annual Christmas
Concert Did you know that the lute and crumhorn are all
the rage up at the North Pole? Come get into the
holiday spirit, check out a cozy and historic venue,
and listen to the sounds of Christmas from the elder
ages. KEMP's Christmas Program features tunes from the
16thth to the 19th centuries. There are always some
surprises! Refreshments are served, so, bring your
family, and pass the hot cider, won't you?
October 15th, 2002, 7:30 p.m. Western Carolina
University The Road to Kilkenny 17th Century Music from
England, Ireland, and Scotland Another performance of
our popular program of courtly, dramatic, and
instrumental music from the British Isles.
October 11th, 2002, 7:00 p.m. Arrowmont College,
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 17th Century Songs and
Instrumentals Music from Italy and England Join us at
Arrowment College for a fun program of lively and
entertaining songs and instrumentals!
September 23rd, 2002, 8:00 p.m. Francis Marion
University, Florence, South Carolina The Road to
Kilkenny 17th Century Music from England, Ireland and
Scotland A musical journey from the English court to
the hills of Ireland.
September 19th, 2002, 11:00 a.m. Tennessee Weslyan
College, Athens, Tennessee Oh, Sanctissima Sacred Music
from Italy and England We will be performing an
hour-long program of sacred works at Trinity Methodist
Church.
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