Jul 29 Tuesday
Since ancient times, music has been heard to reflect the resonances of the natural world. Over time, composers of many cultures have taken inspiration from Nature and found ways of expressing it through sound. Get inside the music, including several Nature-inspired works to be heard on Festival programs this season by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Dvořák, Vaughan-Williams, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate; and learn how your appreciation of Nature might aid your musical understanding. Hear exclusive live performances by Festival artists and mingle with your fellow music enthusiasts and Nature lovers afterward over a glass of wine.Four weekly sessions are led by Artistic Director, Aaron Wunsch, who teaches at The Juilliard School.
Four Tuesdays, 7/29 – 8/19, 4:00-5:00 PM
After the lecture there will be a small wine reception.
This event is free and no ticket is required.
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Jul 31 Thursday
This is your chance to hear Ruckus “the world’s only period instrument rock band” (San Francisco Classical Voice) as they join forces with up-and-coming violinist, Keir GoGwilt. Together they offer a folk-Baroque feast of dance music: classic trio sonatas by Corelli and Geminiani paired with 18th – century fiddle tunes by Scottish folk master Neil Gow, known as “the Scottish Corelli.” Vocalist Fiona Gillespie joins with a selection of Gaelic songs. Hear the energy and emotion of Baroque music come to life with “a fizzing, daring display of personality and imagination” (New York Times).
Program:CORELLI Trio Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 1 and No. 6GEMINIANI Four Scottish AirsNEIL GOW Fiddle Tunes from Books of Strathspey ReelsTRADITIONAL Selection of Gaelic folk songs
Aug 01 Friday
Twelfth Night is a comedy about the mistaken identities, love, and complications of the nobles of IllyriaFri Aug 1, 5:30pm; Sat Aug 2, 5:30pm; Sun Aug 3, 2:00pm; Fri Aug 8, 5:30pm; Sat Aug 9, 5:30pm; Sun Aug 10, 2:00pmTickets: Free; premium seating available at $40
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