"The King's Noyse has established a mighty reputation in the early-instrument movement." - The Los Angeles Times.
The Baltimore Consort is "....The most exhilarating Scots music performance to turn up on our native soil this year....They bring to this music a mix of jazz and joy, of improvisation and uncanny insight." - The Scotsman (Scotland's National Newspaper)
Zephyrus gave "....spirited performances... spectacularly well-played" - The Indianapolis Star.
Red Priest is "The U.K.'s most dynamic, theatrical and outrageously different Baroque ensemble." - Gramophone
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Fri. June 27: The King's Noyse
In the first of two concerts, The King's Noyse presents "Le Jardin de Melodies: Songs and Dances of 16th-Century Paris".
Sun. June 29: The King's Noyse
In their second weekend concert, The King's Noyse will present "A Royal Delight: 17th- Century English Ballads and Dances".
Fri. July 11 : The Baltimore Consort
This program is titled "Adew Dundee: Early Music of Scotland". Please note that Mark Cudek, the new Artistic Director of The Festival Music Society, is a performing member of the Baltimore Consort.
Sat. July 12: Free Family Concert
A concert especially designed for children and families performed by The Baltimore Consort. More information.
Sun. July 13 : Zephyrus
Zephyrus will present a concert entitled "Soiree Musicale: Music from Paris and Versailles"
Sat. July 26 : Red Priest
Red Priest is always a favorite at our festival. Their first concert is "Pirates of the Baroque, the Second Voyage (Couperin, Vivaldi, etc.)
Sun. July 27 : Red Priest
In the final 2008 concert, Red Priest will present "Johann, I'm Only Dancing ! (Bach, Handel, Telemann)
Please Note: All Festival Performances (not including the Free Family Concert) are followed by a reception with the performers. Concerts begin at 7:30 PM and are held at the Indiana History Center Theater, 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis.
In the first of two concerts, The King's Noyse presents "Le Jardin de Melodies: Songs and Dances of 16th-Century Paris".
Sun. June 29: The King's Noyse
In their second weekend concert, The King's Noyse will present "A Royal Delight: 17th- Century English Ballads and Dances".
Fri. July 11 : The Baltimore Consort
This program is titled "Adew Dundee: Early Music of Scotland". Please note that Mark Cudek, the new Artistic Director of The Festival Music Society, is a performing member of the Baltimore Consort.
Sat. July 12: Free Family Concert
A concert especially designed for children and families performed by The Baltimore Consort. More information.
Sun. July 13 : Zephyrus
Zephyrus will present a concert entitled "Soiree Musicale: Music from Paris and Versailles"
Sat. July 26 : Red Priest
Red Priest is always a favorite at our festival. Their first concert is "Pirates of the Baroque, the Second Voyage (Couperin, Vivaldi, etc.)
Sun. July 27 : Red Priest
In the final 2008 concert, Red Priest will present "Johann, I'm Only Dancing ! (Bach, Handel, Telemann)
Please Note: All Festival Performances (not including the Free Family Concert) are followed by a reception with the performers. Concerts begin at 7:30 PM and are held at the Indiana History Center Theater, 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis.
Mark Cudek, Artistic Director
Gail Bowler, Managing Director
Presented Since 1967 By The Festival Music Society
Gail Bowler, Managing Director
Presented Since 1967 By The Festival Music Society
Ellen Hargis
soprano
Featured Artist,
The Kings Noyse
soprano
Featured Artist,
The Kings Noyse
Background: Jean-Antoine Watteau, The Country Dance (and detail) about 1706-1710, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Herman C. Krannert
© 2008 The Festival Music Society of Indiana.
© 2008 The Festival Music Society of Indiana.
THE 2008 SEASON