The Cult of Melancholy

May 10, 2008 at 3 pm

Harmonious Blacksmith: Aaron Sheehan, tenor; Justin Godoy and Héloïse Degrugillier, recorder; Catherine Liddell, lute

When English Renaissance artists wrote about the "ghastly fumes of melancholy," they weren't complaining about high gas prices, but rather the depressing state of sadness that covered much of England in the 16th century. Ironically, this sadness inspired some of the most beautiful music ever composed by England's prince of melancholy, John Dowland.
First Congregational Church, 21 Church Street, Winchester, MA 01890

I Filidori

March 1, 2008 at 3 pm

Héloïse Degrugillier and Justin Godoy, recorder; Catherine Liddell, theorbo; Jane Hershey, viola da gamba

An exquisite program featuring music from three generations of one of France’s finest musical families, including the greatest chess players of 18th century Europe. Works by Pierre , Andre, and Anne Danican Philidor
First Congregational Church, 21 Church Street, Winchester, MA 01890

The Winchester Early Music Concert Series is supported in part by a grant from the Winchester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.