In case some early music fan in the greater Boston area happens to stumble on this in the next few days: the group I sing with is having concerts this weekend. The other singers are generally better than I am, so I expect it to go well—
Concordia Consort & Ars et Amici vocal ensemble
“Sweet Harmony / Dolc’ Armonia”
Sacred & secular vocal & instrumental music from England & Italy
* anthems by Gibbons, Tallis, Byrd
* madrigals by Byrd, Morley, Verdelot, Arcadelt, Gabrieli
* motets by Marenzio, Scarlatti, Palestrina
* instrumental works by Dering, Tye, Byrd, Bertali, Gesualdo
Ars et Amici
Eileen Cecilia Callahan & Beth Spaulding, sopranos
Sheila Beardslee & Sue Delaney, altos
Craig Thomas & Jody Wormhoudt, tenors
Michael Lauer & John Nesby, basses
Concordia Consort Sheila Beardslee, Christine Alderman, Janet Gibson,
George Mastellone & Brian Warnock, recorders
Two performances:
Friday, November 7 at 8:15 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord
$15 suggested donation; $10 students, seniors & R/EMM members
Info: 978/264-0584 or http://www.arsetamici.org
Sunday, November 9 at 4 PM
Wakefield Town Hall Opera House, 2 High Street in Sanbornville NH
$15 suggested donation; $10 students, seniors
Proceeds benefit ongoing Opera House restoration
Info: 603/522-0126 or 603/522-6349