11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Free and open to the public
Event Details/Summary
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Dame Emma Kirkby, one of the world’s greatest and most influential sopranos and a driving force of the “early music revival” will give a masterclass for vocal students from the Case Western Reserve University Historical Performance Practice program.
Members of the community are invited to the performance Saturday, Nov. 5, at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM in Harkness Chapel.
Kirkby’s career spans nearly 50 years and a discography of more than 100 recordings. This masterclass will be given with Swedish lutenist Jakob Lindberg, Kirkby’s long-time musical partner.
Focusing on 17th century English song, works performed will include Dowland, Purcell, Blow, and Ives.
Inquiries: Peter Bennett, Head of Historical Performance <lpb4@case.edu>
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