A Flamenco Christmas

Music and Dance from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America for the Holiday Season

Co-curated by Jesús Pacheco and featuring Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano 

Our beloved holiday tradition returns! This Christmas, The Newberry Consort teams up with Hispanic arts company Arte Puro to present a new program of flamenco and Latin American holiday music and dance. Co-curated by Arte Puro director/percussionist Jesús Pacheco and Newberry Consort artistic director Liza Malamut, this concert features musical traditions from the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Among other sights and sounds, audiences will experience music from the “Zambomba” tradition in Jerez, where neighbors gather around a fire to sing Christmas villancicos to the rhythms of flamenco. With mezzo-soprano soloist Cecilia Duarte, flamenco dancer Ana María Barceló, and more Newberry Consort fan favorites, this concert promises to be a feast for the eyes and ears.

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church

4220 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60613

Pre-concert talk at 6:45 PM

A Flamenco Christmas

Music and Dance from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America for the Holiday Season

Co-curated by Jesús Pacheco and featuring Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano 

Our beloved holiday tradition returns! This Christmas, The Newberry Consort teams up with Hispanic arts company Arte Puro to present a new program of flamenco and Latin American holiday music and dance. Co-curated by Arte Puro director/percussionist Jesús Pacheco and Newberry Consort artistic director Liza Malamut, this concert features musical traditions from the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Among other sights and sounds, audiences will experience music from the “Zambomba” tradition in Jerez, where neighbors gather around a fire to sing Christmas villancicos to the rhythms of flamenco. With mezzo-soprano soloist Cecilia Duarte, flamenco dancer Ana María Barceló, and more Newberry Consort fan favorites, this concert promises to be a feast for the eyes and ears.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Galvin Hall at Northwestern University

70 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208

Pre-concert talk at 3:15 PM

A Flamenco Christmas

Music and Dance from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America for the Holiday Season

Co-curated by Jesús Pacheco and featuring Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano 

Our beloved holiday tradition returns! This Christmas, The Newberry Consort teams up with Hispanic arts company Arte Puro to present a new program of flamenco and Latin American holiday music and dance. Co-curated by Arte Puro director/percussionist Jesús Pacheco and Newberry Consort artistic director Liza Malamut, this concert features musical traditions from the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Among other sights and sounds, audiences will experience music from the “Zambomba” tradition in Jerez, where neighbors gather around a fire to sing Christmas villancicos to the rhythms of flamenco. With mezzo-soprano soloist Cecilia Duarte, flamenco dancer Ana María Barceló, and more Newberry Consort fan favorites, this concert promises to be a feast for the eyes and ears.

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

National Museum of Mexican Art

1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Pre-concert talk at 3:15 PM

Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks

Music from Ockeghem to Josquin celebrating the musical, technical, and scientific inventions from the 15th-16th centuries

As the Middle Ages ended and the Renaissance began, music and technology experienced an explosion of innovation and invention. The printing press, flying machines, golf, whiskey, parachutes, bell chimes, toothbrushes, spring-driven clocks…these inventions and more changed society as we knew it. At the same time, music was undergoing innovations of its own. From the interlocking polyrhythms of Johannes Ockeghem and Antoine Busnoys to the aural revolution of Josquin des Prez’s exquisite motets, music in Europe was never the same.

This concert features the revolutionary sounds that changed the course of music in Europe and beyond. A consort of medieval and early Renaissance singer-specialists are joined by instruments that reflect the musical and mechanical evolution of the time: a medieval “alta cappella” band of two shawms and medieval slide trumpet will transition to a more “modern” (16th-century) grouping of shawms, dulcians, sackbuts, and recorders–allowing the audience to visually chart the music’s aural and technological evolution from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The ensemble will be joined by plucked instruments and Chicago local (and first-time Newberry performer) Mary Vanhoozer-Rodriguez, a specialist on hurdy-gurdy and vielle. Projection artist Shawn Keener will display images and drawings of 15th- and 16th-century inventions, including diagrams by Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Gutenberg, and more.

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Bond Chapel at University of Chicago

1025 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Seating will open at 3:30pm and the concert will begin at 4:00pm.

Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks

Music from Ockeghem to Josquin celebrating the musical, technical,

and scientific inventions from the 15th-16th centuries

As the Middle Ages ended and the Renaissance began, music and technology experienced an explosion of innovation and invention. The printing press, flying machines, golf, whiskey, parachutes, bell chimes, toothbrushes, spring-driven clocks…these inventions and more changed society as we knew it. At the same time, music was undergoing innovations of its own. From the interlocking polyrhythms of Johannes Ockeghem and Antoine Busnoys to the aural revolution of Josquin des Prez’s exquisite motets, music in Europe was never the same.

This concert features the revolutionary sounds that changed the course of music in Europe and beyond. A consort of medieval and early Renaissance singer-specialists are joined by instruments that reflect the musical and mechanical evolution of the time: a medieval “alta cappella” band of two shawms and medieval slide trumpet will transition to a more “modern” (16th-century) grouping of shawms, dulcians, sackbuts, and recorders–allowing the audience to visually chart the music’s aural and technological evolution from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The ensemble will be joined by plucked instruments and Chicago local (and first-time Newberry performer) Mary Vanhoozer-Rodriguez, a specialist on hurdy-gurdy and vielle. Projection artist Shawn Keener will display images and drawings of 15th- and 16th-century inventions, including diagrams by Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Gutenberg, and more.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 4 PM

Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church

939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

Seating will open at 3:30pm and the concert will begin at 4:00pm.

Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks

Music from Ockeghem to Josquin celebrating the musical, technical,

and scientific inventions from the 15th-16th centuries

As the Middle Ages ended and the Renaissance began, music and technology experienced an explosion of innovation and invention. The printing press, flying machines, golf, whiskey, parachutes, bell chimes, toothbrushes, spring-driven clocks…these inventions and more changed society as we knew it. At the same time, music was undergoing innovations of its own. From the interlocking polyrhythms of Johannes Ockeghem and Antoine Busnoys to the aural revolution of Josquin des Prez’s exquisite motets, music in Europe was never the same.

This concert features the revolutionary sounds that changed the course of music in Europe and beyond. A consort of medieval and early Renaissance singer-specialists are joined by instruments that reflect the musical and mechanical evolution of the time: a medieval “alta cappella” band of two shawms and medieval slide trumpet will transition to a more “modern” (16th-century) grouping of shawms, dulcians, sackbuts, and recorders–allowing the audience to visually chart the music’s aural and technological evolution from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The ensemble will be joined by plucked instruments and Chicago local (and first-time Newberry performer) Mary Vanhoozer-Rodriguez, a specialist on hurdy-gurdy and vielle. Projection artist Shawn Keener will display images and drawings of 15th- and 16th-century inventions, including diagrams by Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Gutenberg, and more.

Sunday, March 15 at 4 PM

Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University

430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Seating will open at 3:30pm and the concert will begin at 4:00pm.

Revolution!

Early American Music from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil War

Featuring a new composition for early American instruments and voices by Jonathan Woody

As the United States reaches its 250th anniversary, The Newberry Consort performs a program of music that shaped the founding of our nation. Using early American instruments such as the square piano, keyed bugle, fiddle, percussion, as well as an ensemble of vocal specialists, this concert connects America’s musical past and present through early American styles and composers.

The music spans from the signing of the Declaration of Independence through the start of the Civil War, and comes from a wide variety of American cultures and traditions, including choral and sacred harp music, Moravian sacred music, solo salon and cotillion music, military music, spirituals, and abolitionist music.

The culmination of the program features an original composition for American period instruments and voices written by composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. The Newberry Consort is excited and proud to present the world premiere of Woody’s piece in Chicago.

The concert will feature familiar favorites as well as American music specialists new to the Consort. The former include the ever-versatile tenor/alto singer Matthew Dean, Chicago period trombonist Paul Von Hoff, historical percussionist Brandon Podjasek, and period violinist Brandi Berry Benson. Among others, they will be joined by square pianist Sylvia Berry (playing an original 18th-century Broadwood piano), Jeffrey Stockholm, a virtuoso of keyed bugle and period brass, countertenor Patrick Dailey, and Chicago-based soprano Kimberly Jones.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM

First Presbyterian Church of Evanston

1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Seating will open at 7:00pm and the concert will begin at 7:30pm.

Revolution!

Early American Music from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil War

Featuring a new composition for early American instruments and voices by Jonathan Woody

As the United States reaches its 250th anniversary, The Newberry Consort performs a program of music that shaped the founding of our nation. Using early American instruments such as the square piano, keyed bugle, fiddle, percussion, as well as an ensemble of vocal specialists, this concert connects America’s musical past and present through early American styles and composers.

The music spans from the signing of the Declaration of Independence through the start of the Civil War, and comes from a wide variety of American cultures and traditions, including choral and sacred harp music, Moravian sacred music, solo salon and cotillion music, military music, spirituals, and abolitionist music.

The culmination of the program features an original composition for American period instruments and voices written by composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. The Newberry Consort is excited and proud to present the world premiere of Woody’s piece in Chicago.

The concert will feature familiar favorites as well as American music specialists new to the Consort. The former include the ever-versatile tenor/alto singer Matthew Dean, Chicago period trombonist Paul Von Hoff, historical percussionist Brandon Podjasek, and period violinist Brandi Berry Benson. Among others, they will be joined by square pianist Sylvia Berry (playing an original 18th-century Broadwood piano), Jeffrey Stockholm, a virtuoso of keyed bugle and period brass, countertenor Patrick Dailey, and Chicago-based soprano Kimberly Jones.

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM

First Unitarian Church of Hyde Park

5650 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Seating will open at 7:00pm and the concert will begin at 7:30pm.

Revolution!

Early American Music from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil War.

Featuring a new composition for early American instruments and voices by Jonathan Woody

As the United States reaches its 250th anniversary, The Newberry Consort performs a program of music that shaped the founding of our nation. Using early American instruments such as the square piano, keyed bugle, fiddle, percussion, as well as an ensemble of vocal specialists, this concert connects America’s musical past and present through early American styles and composers.

The music spans from the signing of the Declaration of Independence through the start of the Civil War, and comes from a wide variety of American cultures and traditions, including choral and sacred harp music, Moravian sacred music, solo salon and cotillion music, military music, spirituals, and abolitionist music.

The culmination of the program features an original composition for American period instruments and voices written by composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. The Newberry Consort is excited and proud to present the world premiere of Woody’s piece in Chicago.

The concert will feature familiar favorites as well as American music specialists new to the Consort. The former include the ever-versatile tenor/alto singer Matthew Dean, Chicago period trombonist Paul Von Hoff, historical percussionist Brandon Podjasek, and period violinist Brandi Berry Benson. Among others, they will be joined by square pianist Sylvia Berry (playing an original 18th-century Broadwood piano), Jeffrey Stockholm, a virtuoso of keyed bugle and period brass, countertenor Patrick Dailey, and Chicago-based soprano Kimberly Jones.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 4:00pm

Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University

430 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Seating will open at 3:30pm and the concert will begin at 4:00pm.

Revolution!

Early American Music from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil War Featuring a new composition for early American instruments and voices by Jonathan Woody

Streaming online June 1-22, 2026

As the United States reaches its 250th anniversary, The Newberry Consort performs a program of music that shaped the founding of our nation. Using early American instruments such as the square piano, keyed bugle, fiddle, percussion, as well as an ensemble of vocal specialists, this concert connects America’s musical past and present through early American styles and composers.

The music spans from the signing of the Declaration of Independence through the start of the Civil War, and comes from a wide variety of American cultures and traditions, including choral and sacred harp music, Moravian sacred music, solo salon and cotillion music, military music, spirituals, and abolitionist music.

The culmination of the program features an original composition for American period instruments and voices written by composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. The Newberry Consort is excited and proud to present the world premiere of Woody’s piece in Chicago.

The concert will feature familiar favorites as well as American music specialists new to the Consort. The former include the ever-versatile tenor/alto singer Matthew Dean, Chicago period trombonist Paul Von Hoff, historical percussionist Brandon Podjasek, and period violinist Brandi Berry Benson. Among others, they will be joined by square pianist Sylvia Berry (playing an original 18th-century Broadwood piano), Jeffrey Stockholm, a virtuoso of keyed bugle and period brass, countertenor Patrick Dailey, and Chicago-based soprano Kimberly Jones.