“In the Circle of Henry VIII” features music by Henry and his court and from the courts of his daughter Elizabeth, his great grand-nephew James I, and his in-laws Ferdinand and Isabella (parents of his first wife Katherine of Aragon). We will also hear a set of Sephardic Romances–this is traditional music of the Sephardim expelled from Spain in 1492 by Ferdinand and Isabella. It is ironic that some of these same ‘out of work’ Sephardim relocated to England and the musicians may have played in King Henry’s court! Imagine hearing these musicians recreate the music that kings and royalty heard and on the same period instruments as played in those same courts from that era!
But why imagine? Plan to be with us where we will hear these marvelous musicians and vocalists play for us and for each other as their instruments sing to each other and to the audience. In one evening we will be hearing music chosen from this wonderful era that may well have accompanied the plays of Shakespeare and amused royalty in their courts and in their banquet halls.
Kent Chamber Music is bringing this group to the intimate setting of the St. Paul’s Parish Hall. More detail is at the website —https://www.kentchambermusic.
Do plan to join other music lovers as these fine musicians perform this special program of music in the intimate setting of St. Paul’s Parish Hall. You will be sitting only a few feet from the performers and you will hear every note.
After the performance, you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments. We will have the opportunity to meet these talented musicians and discuss the music with other music lovers who are in attendance.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Tickets are only $15 for the concert.
For further information, please call 410-648-5559.
You can also send your ticket request to: Barbara Mamlet, 14279 Gregg Neck Road, Galena, MD 21635.
Walk-ins are always welcome.
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