Winter Nights
As humans have since earliest times, we gather to pass the dark hours with stories, ballads and epic tales–Arachne, The Lady of Shallot, The Walrus and the Carpenter, with music throughout.
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Some of our recent programs:
The Master
Songs and a brief introduction to The Master and his music, Leonard Cohen on the anniversary of his passing, November 7.
The Glimpse
From Simone Kermes to Patsy Cline, and the truth of an illusion.
Autumn
A wide range of artists and their music for an autumn day.
Vox Feminae, Part II
The continuation of our survey of women’s voices from earliest times to the present day.
Vox Feminae, Part I
A brief review of the suppression of women’s voices from Western music since earliest times–where it succeeded and where it failed.
La Llarona
Maurice Chevalier, Antonio Vivaldi, Lila Downs, and that’s just for starters on our way into a brief glimpse into Mexican folklore and song.
September Song
A look into September’s very own song and a tribute to Anna Netrebko on the occasion of her 50th birthday.
Rebels, Renegades, Outcasts
A selection of musical, literary and historical renegades throughout history with music and poetry to accompany their stories.
The Big O
Somethings old, somethings new. Shigeru Umebayashi, Kremerata Baltica, Ella, and a big, big birthday tribute to the Big O.
’57, ’58, ’59
A brief–all too brief–sampling from the finest years in jazz.