Musick's Recreation

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

Lexington History Museums | Lexington

Lexington Historical Society
Publisher/HostLexington Historical Society
Musick's Recreation
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Step back in time to experience the viol music of 17th and 18th century America
About this Event

In a time before recorded music, Americans filled their homes with instrumentals and song. Using imported sheet music from England, they created beautiful melodies in the home that can be recreated today.

In this program, Lyracle ensemble of soprano Ashley Mulcahey and violist James Peretta focuses on a few documented viol players in colonial New England as well as viol players who were left out of historical records. Lyracle connects what can be inferred about their varied musical experiences to English repertoire that was likely present in 17th and early 18th century New England. Experience the music of beloved composers like Henry Purcell and his lesser-known contemporaries recontextualized, and help celebrate all kinds of local historic music-making: the silly, the serious and everything in between.

Doors will open at 6:30 PM for refreshments, and tickets will be available at the door.

$10 members, $15 nonmembers

This program is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lexington History Museums, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, United States

Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 17.85

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