January 9, 2009

Period-instrument ensemble Baroque Band to perform at Purdue

The program, which is presented by Purdue Convocations, is titled "Reach for the Skies," and will feature Garry Clarke, the Baroque Band founder and artistic director. Clarke, a former violinist with the Academy of Ancient Music, will appear with special guest David Hansen, countertenor. The performance will include works by Antonio Vivaldi, Giovanni Bonocini, Riccardo Broschi, George Frideric Handel and Christoph Willibald Gluck.

"The Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom, with its resonant acoustics, will serve as an ideal location for this tour de force of vocal and opera counterpoint," said Abby Eddy, director of marketing for Purdue Convocations. Beverage service will complete the setting.

A pre-show discussion with Clarke and Hansen will take place at 7 p.m. in Purdue Memorial Union, Room 118.

Established in 2007 as Chicago's first period-instrument orchestra, the Baroque Band is known for its high artistic standards and compelling programs. It has already joined the city's elite circle of musical organizations, Eddy said.

Seating will be general admission. Tickets are $26 for adults and $16 for children 18 years and younger, Purdue students and Ivy Tech Lafayette students. Tickets are available at the Elliott Hall and Stewart Center box offices at (765) 494-3933 or (800) 914-SHOW. Tickets also are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more can be ordered at (765) 496-1977.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Source: Abby Eddy, (765) 494-5045, aeeddy@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

Publication-quality photos of Baroque Band are available at https://www.purdue.edu/convocations/baroqueimages.shtml

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