A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC WITH FRIENDS
A concert series dedicated to classical music of smaller ensembles with modern flair.
Artists and programs are subject to change without notice.
~ Odyssey Season 16 ~
* Odyssey Pre-Concert takes place 15 minutes before the concert: Oct 18, Dec 6, Feb 14, Mar 20, May 8 and 31. See programs: www.OdysseyMissouri.org
September 27, 2019 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Freedom Bound: The Evolution of the African American Spiritual
The journey of the African American spiritual continues with soloists Marques Jerrell Ruff, and international Opera, Jazz, and Gospel artist Dr. Jolie Rocke. Curated by Dr. Maya C. Gibson with piano accompaniment by Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, the concert program delves into the rousing and storied tradition of the spiritual and the early Black Gospel tradition. A reception will follow.
October 18, 2019 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Fall in France
Autumn is beautiful, especially in France: Fall in love with French music as oboist Alison Robuck performs Saint-Saëns Sonata, and Nollie Moore serenades you with Faure’s “La Bonne Chanson” with a string quartet.
December 6, 2019 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Tchaikovsky Holiday
Hear Julie Rosenfeld, Eli Lara and Ayako Tsuruta perform the epic Tchaikovsky Piano Trio, one of the most monumental romantic works ever written. December is never complete without some holiday music; we will also hear some festive tunes.
January 11, 2020 (Sat) 2pm Zoo | 3pm, First Baptist Church
Kids@Heart: Global Express!
In collaboration with the Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA), Kids@Heart is a children’s concert which this year features music from all over the world, including African dancing by Wontanara! Join us at 2pm for fun Instrumental Petting Zoo where you can try out all sorts of instruments! Free Admission; Donations are gratefully accepted. Snow date: January 18, 2020.
February 14, 2020 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Baroque Valentine
The 2020 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Winner performs with Odyssey Chamber Ensemble led by conductor Patrick Clark. Bach Cantata this year is magnificent “God is My King” BWV 71, with Bach Collegium Choir and led by R. Paul Crabb, in the beautiful acoustics of the First Baptist Church. Snow date February 16, 2020 at 3pm.
February 22, 2020 (Sat) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Quatuor Diotima & Esterhazy Quartet
In collaboration with the Mizzou New Music Intiative, Quatuor Diotima offers a dynamic program including Bartók Quartet and (the rarely heard) Shostakovich Octet with MU’s Esterhazy Quartet. Look forward to this exciting collaborative performance.
March 20, 2020 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Plowman MOdyssey
The Grand Prize winner of the 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition, Soma Quartet returns to Columbia with a creative program that includes a transcription of a Mendelssohn Quartet! This program is a collaboration with the Odyssey Performance Fellows, from whom you can always expect unexpected musical treats!
May 8, 2020 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Women Composers
The year 2020 marks the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Odyssey is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a program that features only women composers.
May 31, 2020 (Sun) 4:15* | 4:30pm, First Baptist Church
Vox Nova
Award winning a capella group Vox Nova covers an impressive, versatile repertoire from Baroque to Modern Day eras. This is Vox Nova’s third and final season as Odyssey’s ensemble-in-residence! More information on their website, www.voxnovacomo.org.
*Odyssey Pre-Concert takes place 15 minutes before the concert: Oct 18, Dec 6, Feb 14, Mar 20, May 8 and 31. See programs: www.OdysseyMissouri.org
~ PAST CONCERTS ~
August 23, 2019 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Jacques Thibaud Trio with Tao Lin, piano
Prize winners in the prestigious 1999 Bonn Chamber Music Competition, the Jacques Thibaud Trio has performed throughout Europe, Japan and North America. In this concert they are joined by pianist Tao Lin in stunning quartets by Mozart and Brahms. Sponsored by Brewer Science.
* Odyssey Pre-Concert takes place 15 minutes before the concert: Oct 18, Dec 6, Feb 14, Mar 20, May 8 and 31. See programs: www.OdysseyMissouri.org
September 27, 2019 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Freedom Bound: The Evolution of the African American Spiritual
The journey of the African American spiritual continues with soloists Marques Jerrell Ruff, and international Opera, Jazz, and Gospel artist Dr. Jolie Rocke. Curated by Dr. Maya C. Gibson with piano accompaniment by Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, the concert program delves into the rousing and storied tradition of the spiritual and the early Black Gospel tradition. A reception will follow.
October 18, 2019 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Fall in France
Autumn is beautiful, especially in France: Fall in love with French music as oboist Alison Robuck performs Saint-Saëns Sonata, and Nollie Moore serenades you with Faure’s “La Bonne Chanson” with a string quartet.
December 6, 2019 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Tchaikovsky Holiday
Hear Julie Rosenfeld, Eli Lara and Ayako Tsuruta perform the epic Tchaikovsky Piano Trio, one of the most monumental romantic works ever written. December is never complete without some holiday music; we will also hear some festive tunes.
January 11, 2020 (Sat) 2pm Zoo | 3pm, First Baptist Church
Kids@Heart: Global Express!
In collaboration with the Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA), Kids@Heart is a children’s concert which this year features music from all over the world, including African dancing by Wontanara! Join us at 2pm for fun Instrumental Petting Zoo where you can try out all sorts of instruments! Free Admission; Donations are gratefully accepted. Snow date: January 18, 2020.
February 14, 2020 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Baroque Valentine
The 2020 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Winner performs with Odyssey Chamber Ensemble led by conductor Patrick Clark. Bach Cantata this year is magnificent “God is My King” BWV 71, with Bach Collegium Choir and led by R. Paul Crabb, in the beautiful acoustics of the First Baptist Church. Snow date February 16, 2020 at 3pm.
February 22, 2020 (Sat) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Quatuor Diotima & Esterhazy Quartet
In collaboration with the Mizzou New Music Intiative, Quatuor Diotima offers a dynamic program including Bartók Quartet and (the rarely heard) Shostakovich Octet with MU’s Esterhazy Quartet. Look forward to this exciting collaborative performance.
March 20, 2020 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Plowman MOdyssey
The Grand Prize winner of the 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition, Soma Quartet returns to Columbia with a creative program that includes a transcription of a Mendelssohn Quartet! This program is a collaboration with the Odyssey Performance Fellows, from whom you can always expect unexpected musical treats!
May 8, 2020 (Fri) 6:45* | 7pm, First Baptist Church
Women Composers
The year 2020 marks the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Odyssey is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a program that features only women composers.
May 31, 2020 (Sun) 4:15* | 4:30pm, First Baptist Church
Vox Nova
Award winning a capella group Vox Nova covers an impressive, versatile repertoire from Baroque to Modern Day eras. This is Vox Nova’s third and final season as Odyssey’s ensemble-in-residence! More information on their website, www.voxnovacomo.org.
*Odyssey Pre-Concert takes place 15 minutes before the concert: Oct 18, Dec 6, Feb 14, Mar 20, May 8 and 31. See programs: www.OdysseyMissouri.org
~ PAST CONCERTS ~
August 23, 2019 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Jacques Thibaud Trio with Tao Lin, piano
Prize winners in the prestigious 1999 Bonn Chamber Music Competition, the Jacques Thibaud Trio has performed throughout Europe, Japan and North America. In this concert they are joined by pianist Tao Lin in stunning quartets by Mozart and Brahms. Sponsored by Brewer Science.
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All concerts are presented at First Baptist Church of Columbia, 1112 East Broadway,
unless otherwise indicated.
Programs and artists may be subject to change without notice.
Odyssey Chamber Music Series is generously sponsored by:
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