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By iVy LAMB Vox Ama Deus captures the original spirit of Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music. History through Music Recreating Vox Renaissance Consort F or Maestro Valentin Radu, bringing Renaissance, Classical, and Baroque masterpieces back to life is more than a mission; it’s a way of life. Born in Romania, Radu began studying music at age four, and debuted as a concert pianist at age six. After studying at Bucharest Academy of Music and Paris Conservatoire, he went on to study at Juilliard, gaining a masters and doctorate in musical arts. When he settled in Philadelphia with his wife after traveling Europe as a performer and conductor, Radu wanted to bring the music he loved to his adopted city. “When I moved to Philadelphia, there was no organization focused on Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music,” he says. “I wanted to ﬁll that gap.” And that’s exactly what Radu did, founding Vox Ama Deus in 1987. Translated as “Voice of Maestro Valentin radu, founder, Artistic Director, and Conductor of Vox Ama Deus the Love of God,” Vox Ama Deus also plays on Mozart’s name, one of Radu’s idols. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Radu, the nonproﬁt performs historically accurate works composed from 1575 to 1825. The organization’s three groups capture the spirit of high Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music through period and baroque instruments, costumes, and performance practices. Vox Renaissance Consort singers perform madrigals (Renaissance love ballads), and sacred music. The larger Ama Deus Ensemble brings the masterworks of Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, and Vivaldi to life, while the more intimate chamber orchestra Camerata Ama Deus recreates the original experience of hearing Baroque and Classical music, as these works were ﬁrst performed in the sitting rooms of manors and palaces. While these groups are different, each strives to perform at the highest artistic standards. Exacting and passionate, Radu draws high-caliber performances from professional musicians and community singers alike. His efforts have paid off: Vox Ama Deus is a staple at the Perelman Theater in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, and has recorded nine live performances and 12 studio albums with more in the works. For Radu, this success is an opportunity to bring famous and lesser-known 142 June 2012 usairwaysmag.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2012

US Airways - June 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots
Hub Crawl
Adventure: Zip-line junkie
Adventure: Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Wine & Dine
Great Escapes
Gear Up
Behind-the-Scenes Baja
International Itinerary
Charlotte in 2012
Discover Columbia
Welcome to Philadelphia
Must Read
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2012