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Join us for a performance by Cleveland ensemble Les Délices of the music of Charles Ignatius Sancho.
A man of letters, merchant, abolitionist, theater lover, and musician, Charles Ignatius Sancho (1729-1780) made history as the first British man of African descent to vote in a general election. Acclaimed Cleveland early music ensemble Les Délices’ newest programs explores the “Sounds of Sancho’s London” with music composed and published by Sancho himself as well as that of his contemporaries. Soprano Andréa Walker joins Les Délices' ensemble of baroque oboe, violin, cello, and harpsichord for parlor songs inspired by Shakespeare, Scottish reels, country dances, popular melodies of the day by Thomas Arne, plus selections from George Frederick Handel’s famous Music for the Royal Fireworks.
Acclaimed Cleveland early music ensemble Les Délices has established a reputation for unique programs that “can’t help but get one listening and thinking in fresh ways” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Known for their "Downright impressive playing,” (Early Music America), and “deft programming,” their fresh approach to historical music is instantly accessible to modern audiences.” (ClevelandClassical.com).
Website: www.lesdelices.org
Social Media Handle: @lesdelicesmusic (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment |
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