The Fyre and Lightning Consort, in a rare local performance, presented by Main Street Arts @ St. Andrew’s Church in St. Johnsbury on Sunday, July 10 at 3pm features Ellie Hayes (vocals, recorders, whistle and vielle), Kathy Light (vocals, recorders and harp) and Steven Light (recorders, bagpipes, lute and string bass). The program includes Cantigas de Santa Maria (Songs of the Virgin Mary) and music of the Sephardic Jews from Spain as well as songs, dances and polyphony from 12-15th century France. The performance will end with traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and England, including several 17th century compositions by the blind harper Turlough O’Carolan.
Fyre and Lightning endeavors to present this fascinating music in an informal, accessible style. The music and instruments will be described and audience members are invited to ask questions and try out the instruments after the concert. This musical program can be hauntingly beautiful, rousingly dance-like, meditative and just pure fun!
Admission is by donation (suggested $10 for adults, kids are free)
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