Newberry Consort: Les Caractères de la Danse

When: Sun, Apr 15, 2012 - 3:00 pm

Where: Lutkin Hall

Ellen Hargis, soprano; David Douglass, violin; Brandi Berry, violin, viola; Craig Trompeter, viola da gamba; Mark Shuldiner, harpsichord; Debra Nagy, oboe; Paige Whitley-Bauguess and Thomas Baird, dancers

Pre-concert lecture at 2 p.m.

Baroque dancers Paige Whitley-Bauguess and Thomas Baird return with a delightful program featuring diverse characters that graced the 18^th-century stage: shepherds, harlequins, nymphs, and sailors. The Virginia Gazette calls their movements “stylish, exacting, deliberate, and elegant…effortlessly executed.” Featuring accompaniment by Newberry Consort musicians on violin, harpsichord, and cello – as well as a few vocal gems – this promises to be a tantalizing performance. Prepare to be entertained like a king or queen!

Tickets are $35 for the general public and $5 for students. ($28 for general-public orders made in advance of the concert)