Ring in the New Year with Ars Lyrica’s Bachanalia December 31, 2008

Treat yourself to the city’s most elegant party. Ars Lyrica, the Bayou City’s premiere early music ensemble, rings in the New Year with Bachanalia 2008-2009

The concert showcases two of Bach's wedding cantatas, sung by Houston favorites Melissa Givens (“…a clear, expressive voice, bright, strong…” Opera magazine) and Timothy Jones (“Extraordinary,” Chicago Tribune). Ars Lyrica Artistic Director Matthew Dirst leads the ensemble, featuring oboe virtuoso Kathyrn Montoya.

A Champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction follows the concert. As 2008 slips into memory, and 2009 dawns bright with possibility, come revel in the spirit of new beginnings with this glorious musical evening.

Official Website: http://arslyricahouston.org