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December 6, 2008
Rose Ensemble Brings the Cheer
Lane Series favorite vocal group The Rose Ensemble wowed a sold-out audience December 6 with a program of Mexican Baroque and Early American vocal music. It felt like greeting old friends who had arrived for the holidays - old friends who then, like last year, went on to give us an evening of pure enchantment.
Here's what Artistic Director Jordan Sramek had to say about their visit:
There are certain times for The Rose Ensemble when we're on the road and things simply go well. One can imagine, traveling with 15 musicians, a zillion instruments and three minivans can add some 'dys' to an otherwise functional family. But thankfully, even considering most of us got to bed around 2:30am on Friday, we knew things in Burlington were going to go well. (I should mention here that the accommodations at the Green Mountain Suites were exceptional.)
We were taken by pleasant surprise when we arrived at VPR in the morning. Our understanding was that we were going to do a short radio spot with a small live studio audience: a little something to promote the concert we would give later in the evening at UVM. Well, it ended up being a live concert in front of almost 200 people! And what a wonderful event it was. Such a warm reception we were given by the folks at VPR and the very friendly audience...
Our evening concert was one of those that will remain in The Rose Ensemble's collective memory for a long time. There was an undeniable connection with the audience - one of those performances that makes you smile when you recall it. Jane Ambrose has already asked us to return in 2010 and we can't wait.
Dinner after the concert was enjoyed by several of us at a great place called American Flatbread. We had gone there last year, and while it is so loud that you have to shout to be heard, the fantastic food, service and brew list is worth it. Beth, one of the servers, actually recognized us from last year (is that a good or bad thing?) and we enjoyed running into some concert-goers with whom we chatted for quite some time.
On the way out of town (heading for the Berkshires) we stopped by what we now refer to as "food paradise" (known to denizens of Burlington as Healthy Living Natural Foods Market). Two words: bulk kombucha.
Some of the members of our merry band have decided that we're all moving to Vermont. Personally speaking, it was when the gal at the checkout referred to herself as a "Vermonster" that I decided I was moving to Burlington. I just have to figure out how long the broccoli-growing season is…
Jordan Sramek, The Rose Ensemble
Mark Dietrich (bass) and Lane Series Director Jane Ambrose catch up before Friday evening's performance:
Until their next appearance, visit their website to get one of their CDs or to see lots more information and photos: roseensemble.org.
Posted by lane at December 6, 2008 9:39 AM
Comments
Once again Jordan and his colleagues brought us an outstanding concert of unfamiliar holiday music! It is always so great to have them here. They are so like Vermonters (except for the way that they say "Minnesota!")! The program that we are considering for 2010(!) is "Music of Three Faiths." Take a look at the RE website where there should be more about it. What do you think? You can buy their other cds on the website as well.They would make great presents and you can say that you heard them on the Lane Series!
Posted by: Jane at December 6, 2008 2:52 PM
It was evident that the Rose Ensemble has a passion for this ancient music, and its proper representation. They work with voice coaches when learning new programs to assure they are respectful of the language and music they present. The enthusiastic response by all of us in the audience was a result of an exuberant and fervent presentation by the entire Rose Ensemble. I for one will be counting the days until they return.
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