2019-20 Year of the Woman
On Sale Now! Gala 2020 - April 19thEcco la Primavera – A special event to benefit the Newberry Consort.
Featuring the musical talents of Ellen Hargis, soprano; David Douglass, vielle; Charles Weaver, lute; Charles Metz, organetto.
Season Overview
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THE MISTRESS: MADAME DE POMPADOUR
MAY 8, 9, 10
Guest directed by acclaimed oboist Debra Nagy, this program explores Madame de Pompadour’s singular life through instrumental and vocal chamber music from 18th-century France.
POSTPONED: Special Benefit Event 2020
“Ecco la Primavera” will be the musical offering – a bouquet of springtime music from the 14th century.
THE EMPRESS: MARGARITA TERESA
OCTOBER 18, 19, 20
The season opens with a program featuring operatic excerpts and instrumental music composed in honor of the young Empress Margarita Teresa of Spain.
A MEXICAN CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 6, 7, 8
A wholly fresh and original holiday concert, A Mexican Christmas celebrates the exuberant and diverse musical traditions of Mexico.
THE MARCHESA: ISABELLA D’ESTE
FEBRUARY 7, 8, 9
In February, the Consort joins with Piffaro for a program of Italian frottole that flourished at Isabella’s behest in Mantua in the late 15th-century.
Season Overview
Up Next
THE MISTRESS: MADAME DE POMPADOUR
MAY 8, 9, 10
Guest directed by acclaimed oboist Debra Nagy, this program explores Madame de Pompadour’s singular life through instrumental and vocal chamber music from 18th-century France.
POSTPONED: April Fundraiser 2020
“Ecco la Primavera” will be the musical offering – a bouquet of springtime music from the 14th century.
THE EMPRESS: MARGARITA TERESA
OCTOBER 18, 19, 20
The season opens with a program featuring operatic excerpts and instrumental music composed in honor of the young EmpressMargarita Teresa of Spain.
A MEXICAN CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 6, 7, 8
A wholly fresh and original holiday concert, A Mexican Christmas celebrates the exuberant and diverse musical traditions of Mexico.
THE MARCHESA: ISABELLA D’ESTE
FEBRUARY 7, 8, 9
In February, the Consort joins with Piffaro for a program of Italian frottole that flourished at Isabella’s behest in Mantua in the late 15th-century.
Join us to celebrate the power of women!
