March 6, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – It’s a tale as old as time – 2 lovers meet in secret in the dark of night, bathed in starlight….only to be interrupted by an astrologer who insists that they must consult with the stars before embarking upon their tryst. Is the moon in the sign of the Bull? In that case – a […]
Alkemie presents “What’s Your Sign?” Read More »
March 6, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Apollo’s Fire visits the palace of Louis XIV – the Sun King, who was known to dress as our muse Apollo. The gorgeous music of Lully, Marais, and Rameau shows the orchestra at its finest. Flutes, oboes, and theorbos join the strings in the sumptuous program full of the majesty of 17th-century France.
Palace of VERSAILLES Read More »
March 7, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm – A single melody. Eight repeating notes. Thirty variations of pure genius. Performed by Julian Perkins on the double-manual harpsichord, as originally envisioned, Bach’s Goldberg Variations come alive in an intimate recital. This 75-minute masterpiece unfolds from playful dances and intricate canons to the majestic splendor of a central French overture, culminating in a luminous final song. Often […]
Bach’s Goldberg Variations Read More »
March 7, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Recorder Fest welcomes musicians of every ability and stage of life to perform for and to play with one another. The event features performances by elementary school recorder ensembles, accomplished middle & high school musicians, adult amateur ensembles, and professional recorder players; an open rehearsal; videos submitted by young players from around the country; and […]
March 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The rose — a cross-cultural symbol of earthly and divine love — is central to this program of Medieval and Renaissance music and poetry from Europe, Cyprus, North Africa, and Persia. A piece written for the ensemble by Reza Vali, with traditional tuning and bold rhythms, connects the ancient to the present.
ALBA Consort, “Romance of the Rose” Read More »
