Musicians In Ordinary 2009/10 Concert series
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SEASON OPENING
8PM, Oct. 10th 2009 at Heliconian Hall
AN ANATOMY OF MELANCHOLY
Readings from Robert Burton’s great Anatomy of Melancholy with songs by John Dowland portraying suffers of that disease. We have crazy lovers who care not about the weather, ardent shepherds who want nymphs to be their loves as well as sadder sighers. Our special guest Prof. David Klausner will play Robert Burton.
SPECIAL BONUS INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
8PM, Nov. 28th 2009 at Emmanuel College Chapel
SONATA VARIATA – Music of the 17th century
As a special treat, an instrumental concert: John Edwards on the theorbo and Sara Anne Churchill on organ and harpsichord.
2 PM, Jan. 1st 2010 and 8PM Jan. 2nd at Heliconian Hall
A NEW YEAR’S DAY CONCERT
All new repertoire from 18th century Vienna. Don’t like polkas and waltzes but looking for a concert on New Year’s Day? This is the concert for you. Music of Vivaldi, Conti and others. With guest Sara Anne Churchill, harpsichord.
8PM Feb. 27th at Heliconian Hall
O DOLCE NOCTE
Hallie and John are joined by Bud Roach and Kevin Skelton, tenors, for a for a sweet night of Italian madrigals from the 1500’s.
8PM Apr. 24th at Heliconian Hall
SONGS OF THE AMERICAS
Hallie and John perform songs and guitar solos from 18th and early 19th centuries from Brazil, Mexico and the young United States of America.