12 JULY; MADISON, WISCONSIN, USA: “The Da Vinci Codex” - The Madison Early Music Festival presents the Toronto Consort and “The Da Vinci Codex” - Saturday July 12 7:30 pm at Luther Memorial Church 1021 University Avenue, Madison - The Da Vinci Codex -- Leonardo da Vinci is recognized today as one of the greatest intellects and creative artist of all times, renowned as a painter, sculptor, engineer, writer, scientist, and designer. What is less well known is that in his own time, Leonardo was equally renowned as a performing musician. “The Da Vinci Codex” is a fascinating look at the musical world of this supreme genius. This fully scripted show features dances, fantasias, and vocal works from the time of Leonardo, including music by composers he knew, songs he would have heard, and dances he might have danced to. Interwoven with the music are selections from Leonardos own writings, and from his contemporaries. The evening is built around Leonardos life, and includes sections inspired by the painting of the Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, his life in Florence and Milan, and his last days in France. Da Vinci Codex was conceived and scripted by Alison Mackay. David Fallis, director Alison Melville, recorder, early flute Michelle DeBoer, soprano John Pepper, bass Paul Jenkins, tenor Katherine Hill, soprano Terry McKenna, lute and guitar, Ben Grossman, hurdy gurdy, percussion Pre-concert lecture by Gail Geiger, Professor of Art History, University of Wisconsin, Madison. wortfm.org/madison-area-classical-music-calendar-for-the-week-beginning-july-19-2014/ #HGWeekly :|: #HurdyGurdy #Draailier #Drehleier #Viellearoue #Zanfona #Ghironda
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