Calendar of Events

Scottish and Irish ballads are evocative, heartfelt, and often humorous! Even the English held these works in high esteem, and our own Ben Franklin adored these songs and considered them the height of great art. With New-York based guests Peter Walker (singer and a variety of small pipes) and Ryland Angel (singer).

Scottish and Irish ballads are evocative, heartfelt, and often humorous! Even the English held these works in high esteem, and our own Ben Franklin adored these songs and considered them the height of great art. With New-York based guests Peter Walker (singer and a variety of small pipes) and Ryland Angel (singer).

Fred Edelen, cello, and Christina Edelen, harpsichord, will feature baroque music. Formerly of San Antonio, the two now perform with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, where Mr. Edelen is principal cellist.

The group will present a concert of ensemble music of the Renaissance and Early Baroque. The quartet will perform with 27 different recorders, including two matched consorts of Renaissance recorders and two different consorts of Baroque instruments. The concert will feature two ensembles featuring instruments at 8′ pitch with great bass and contrabass recorders. Gerald Self will narrate, providing background and context for each selection.