You don’t have to be a Libra, have a grasp of “astrological houses,” or even know that the moon will be full on Sunday in order to reap the benefits of the zodiac. All you need to know is that the Guild for Early Music will be presenting its 12th annual Early Music Festival at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton from 12:15 to 5 p.m.
“Our theme this year is ‘The Zodiac and the Night Sky,’ which was chosen to reflect the 12th festival,” says Judith Klotz, the Guild’s president. “We felt we had to do something with the number 12. Many of the groups will give nods in the titles of their pieces or the texts of their pieces to this theme. There are also many sculptures at the Grounds that relate to it. As always, there will be free sculpture tours to coordinate with the music.”
The festival will feature over a dozen ensembles in performances of vocal and instrumental works from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras. The mini-concerts will take place in the East and West Galleries of the Seward Johnson Center for the Performing Arts. The event is free with admission to the park.
Radio hosts from WWFM – The Classical Network will introduce and take part in the performances. An Early Music “petting zoo” will provide an opportunity to become familiar with instruments of yore such as the vielle, the viola da gamba, the dulcian and the cornetto. The atmosphere will be informal and relaxed, so feel free to take a break to stroll the grounds and enjoy the sculpture, the peacocks, the food and the foliage.
Interested in learning more? The details are not in our stars, dear Brutus, but in my article in today’s Trenton Times.
http://www.nj.com/times-entertainment/index.ssf/2016/10/classical_music_12th_annual_ea.html
Lutenist John Orluk Lacombe will be among the featured performers at Sunday’s Early Music marathon