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In the wake of fires, famine, war, and the beheading of their
King, 17th-century Londoners sought solace in the utopian pastoral
fantasy they called Arcadia. The beautiful music of Henry and
William Lawes, Nicholas Lanier, John Wilson, and Henry Purcell
spun stories of mythological drama and frolicking comedy that
entertained nobles and commoner alike.
“Sheer musical intelligence” Fanfare
A pre-concert talk for all ticket holders will be given from 7:00-7:30 p.m. in Synod Hall.
Program and Bios
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