Early Music in Columbus aims to foster love and appreciation of early music written before 1800 among all members of the community.
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Each year, they produce concerts with local, national, and international artists who specialize in music written before 1800.
These concerts are held at historical sites and venues in Columbus, including Mees Hall, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church , and St. Joseph Cathedral.
Early Music in Columbus is thrilled to announce its 44th Season with seven concerts featuring music written before the year 1800.
Most tickets are $35 regular, $28 seniors, and $15 for students, or purchase a subscription to receive up to 25% off the box office price.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.earlymusicincolumbus.org, or by calling 614-973-1961.
2023-2024 Early Music in Columbus season
Fior Angelico
Friday, September 15, 2023
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
St. Joseph Cathedral
Formed in 2006, Fior Angelico is a Columbus-based chamber chorus specializing in music of the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. This will be their fifth appearance on the concert series.
Sequentia
Sunday, October 8, 2023
3:00 PM 5:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church
Since its founding over 45 years ago, Sequentia has established itself as one of the world’s finest early music ensembles. Specializing in medieval music, they have recorded all of Hildegard von Bingen’s works with one of the releases selling over 1 million copies.
The Lute Song Trio of the Baltimore Consort
Friday, November 10, 2023
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
The Baltimore Consort was founded to perform the music of Shakespeare’s time- the tunes heard in taverns, on street corners, in the theater, and accompanying dancing.
The Early Interval
Friday, January 5, 2024
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
St. Joseph Cathedral
A holiday staple for decades, The Early Interval returns for a Twelfth Night performance of season favorites from around the world.
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Friday, March 1, 2024
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
Mees Auditorium, Conservatory of Music
“One of the world’s top baroque orchestras” (Gramophone Magazine) debuts on our series this year. Experience the brilliance of Tafelmusik in a program of 18th century favorites.
Quicksilver
Sunday, April 7, 2024
3:00 PM 5:00 PM
Mees Auditorium, Conservatory of Music
Quicksilver is known for their “impeccable, soulful playing” (New York Times) and debuts on our series with their acclaimed Early Moderns program.
The Oboe-Harpsichord Duo of Les Délices: A Special Dinner Event
Thursday, May 9, 2024
6:30 PM 9:00 PM
Mozart’s Cafe
Enjoy an intimate evening with friends listening to the music of Bach and Couperin in the ambiance of Mozart’s restaurant. Tickets are $75 per person, which includes buffet dinner.
About Early Music in Columbus
Funding from the Ohio Arts Council, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation, and the Arts Midwest Touring Fund supports The Early Music in Columbus concert series.
The Early Music in Columbus series features regional, national, and international artists who specialize in music from the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods on reproductions of historical instruments. Find more details at the website.
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