Welcome to a very special day of events offered by the Washington Early Music Festival.
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What Critics Say |
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“The Washington Early Music Festival which has very quickly become one of the cultural highlights of summer life in the capital area … promises to offer a beautiful and radiant exploration of music that is heard too rarely.” Washington Post reviewer Tim Page “The Washington Early Music Festival … has become a significant part of the city’s musical life.” Washington Post music critic emeritus Joseph McLellan “A nice balance of professionalism and small-scale intimacy … it casts a spotlight on the breadth of early music that has grown up in this area in the last couple of decades.” Anne Midgette, Washington Post |
“Eight at Eight”
8 Premiere Early Music Ensembles Swing the Centuries
Saturday, July 18 at 8:00 PM
A rare and special offering!
Eight professional early music ensembles join together for individual performances in a single concert session, performing favorite music from previous festival themes – England, Germany, Italy, Spain & and New World. A reception follows; an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists.
This benefit concert will help fund the Washington Early Music Festival’s June 2010 Festival featuring the early music of France. Please join us for a delightful evening and help support early music performance in our community.
Performances by:
Arco Voce • Armonia Nova • Countertop Quartet
Ensemble Gaudior • Illuminare
Modern Musick • Suspicious Cheese Lords
organist and director of Washington Bach Consort, J. Reilly Lewis
Location:
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill
3rd & A Street, S.E. • Washington, DC
The nearest Metro station is Capitol South. (For walking directions from the station, click here.)
Tickets:
No advance tickets.
Tickets are $40/$20 student and will be available at the door.
Includes concert, door prizes, early music quiz, reception.
For more information, email info@earlymusicdc.org.
Instrumental Workshop
Saturday, July 18 at 1:00 PM
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill
Modern Musick directors John Moran & Risa Browder will lead this workshop, exploring music from the Baroque period. Players will learn about style and musical tastes of the Baroque, through a coached rehearsal culminating in an informal performance at the end of the workshop.
Cost of workshop: $80/$60 students
Includes admission to the concert
For more information about the workshop, email lusion@earthlink.net or call (703) 351-7852.
The next full Festival season will be held June 2010, featuring the early music of France.
The Washington Early Music Festival was founded in 2003 to create a signature event promoting the performance of music from the 12th – 18th centuries. It is produced by professionals, all of whom donate their time and talent to create an informal and welcoming festival full of music, dance, lectures, and workshops.
Please continue to check www.earlymusicdc.org for updates and more detailed information,
or email info@earlymusicdc.org.
For information on other early music concerts in the DC area,
visit www.earlymusicdc.org/emdc.