17th-century London roars to life in this convivial program of tunes for the tavern including jovial drinking songs love ballads both naughty and nice and rustic catches for carousing with friends. We imagine an evening in good company at the tavern by the fireplace with a favorite beverage in hand. We share tales of pickpockets and punks wise maids and goodfellows the wonders of tobacco the pitfalls of gambling and the delights of good ale. Between toasts we contemplate the meaning of life and reflect on unrequited love. Rounding out the evening’s merriment are works by Wilbye Ravenscroft and Sumarte along with our original settings of lively country dances. In this spirit of cheerful musical camaraderie our program celebrates the joys of gathering with friends.
Seven Times Salt: Elise Groves soprano; Corey Dalton Hart tenor; Karen Burciaga violin guitar alto; Dan Meyers recorders flutes bagpipes percussion baritone; David H. Miller bass viol baritone; Matthew Wright lute cittern tenor
Event Venue
Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472, United States
