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A Harmony of Friends: Music of Italy and China
The Folger Consort and guest artists perform Italian and Chinese music circa 1610.
When:
October 2, 2009 12:00am to October 4, 2009 12:00am
Where
With pipa virtuoso Yang Wei and sopranos Jolle Greenleaf and Elizabeth Hungerford
The Folger Consort and guest artists perform Italian and Chinese music circa 1610, including song and brilliant instrumental music by Francesca Caccini (the first woman to compose an opera), Sigismundo d’India, Biagio Marini, and others, along with Chinese music for pipa, a type of Chinese lute.
Hours: Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 5pm and 8pm, Sunday at 2pm
Cost:
$35
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
(202) 544-7077
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