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Thirteenth Season 2011–2012

Concerts in Cambridge and New York City!

2011-12 Season Preview Event!
Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Chapel of the Episcopal Divinity School
Brattle & Mason Streets, Cambridge

Hear samples from our 2011-12 season repertoire. The performance of each piece will be preceded by a guided tour to the music given by Scott Metcalfe and the singers. Meet the musicians, enjoy a drink and a nibble, and enjoy an intimate performance of wonderful music. All the proceeds go directly to support our musical activities.
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Subscription Series at First Church in Cambridge

A 16th-century Meeting of England & Spain
Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 8 pm
Blue Heron with guest ensemble Ensemble Plus Ultra (UK, dir. Michael Noone)
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Christmas in Medieval England
Friday & Saturday, December 16 & 17, 2011 at 8 pm
Carols, motets, and plainchant for Advent and Christmas from 15th-century England
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Music for Three Sovereigns
Friday, March 30, 2012 at 8 pm
Motets for the Emperor Maximilian I and songs for his daughter Marguerite, including settings of the last words of Dido, Queen of Carthage, from the Aeneid; music by Josquin, Isaac, Senfl, and others
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Song of Songs / Songs of love
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 8 pm
A revival of our tremendously popular program of 16th-century Spanish love songs and motets on texts from the Song of Songs
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Subscription Series in New York City

A 16th-century Meeting of England & Spain
Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 4 pm
St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church
87th Street, New York City
between Broadway and West End Avenue
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Song of Songs / Songs of love
Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 4 pm
St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church
87th Street, New York City
between Broadway and West End Avenue
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Residency at Boston College

We are delighted to have been invited for a second year of residency in the music department at Boston College. Our activities will include one performance at St. Mary's Chapel.

www.bc.edu/schools/cas/music/calendar.html

Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 8 pm
Music for Three Sovereigns: Josquin, Isaac, Senfl, and others

Workshop

Sing music from our March program, under the direction of Scott Metcalfe. Open to all, but please pre-register.

Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
(box lunch provided)
Church of the Good Shepherd
9 Russell Ave. (corner of Mt. Auburn St.), Watertown
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Venue Information

FREE PARKING for Cambridge concerts!
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