The experience of exile can take many forms–from banishment to estrangement to homesickness. The despair of being unwillingly separated from all that is familiar resonates deeply in the human soul. Voices and viols unite in 16th-c. polyphony from Spain France Holland Italy England and Germany that depicts both physical and psychological exile. From well-known composers Dowland Rossi and Ferrabosco to the less Ruimonte Camphuysen and Cavendish the ensemble has sought out a variety of perspectives on displacement and isolation. Two New England composers Will Ayton and Roy Sansom contribute contemporary perspectives on ancient themes. Today as our society experiences social fragmentation massive migration and ongoing wars between neighbors the themes of exile separation and disconnection resonate deeply with many of us. This concert offers the chance to connect across time with people who experienced similar upheavals and sought hope through music just as we do today.
Nota Bene Viol Consort
Joanna Blendulf Wendy Gillespie Sarah Mead Emily Walhout viols
Anney Barrett and Michael Barrett voices
Tickets $5-35
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Chapel at West Parish, 210 Lowell St, Andover, MA 01810, United States
