We don’t know exactly when or exactly why Bach wrote his Sei Solo for “violin without bass” (probably around 300 years ago), and after their mid-19th century rise to prominence they have remained a staple in violin learning and literature ever since. Much has been made of the grammatical curiosity on their title page (Sei […]

A duo of two award-winning American masters of traditional Celtic music blend the ancient and magical tones of the Celtic harp with the powerful resonance of the steel-string guitar, cittern and mandolin, drawing on Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Breton traditions to create something truly unique: beautiful and timeless, yet fresh and current Sue Richards – […]

Baroque Dance Types and Rhythms for Musicians & Dancers (registration required, $15) February 26, 2023 @ 1:00 – 2:30 Samuel H. Scripps Studio # 1, Durham Learn Baroque Dance steps and step sequences in various Baroque Music-Dance Types to illuminate and internalize rhythms with examples of Baroque Dance as the root of Classical Ballet. This […]

Introduction to Baroque Dance: open to all, registration required, $15 fee or HIPster pass Sunday, February 26, 2023 @ 3:00 – 4:30 Samuel H. Scripps Studio # 2, Durham Learn basic Baroque Dance steps and rhythms with reference to historical context Lead by Paige Whitley-Bauguess This event is co-sponsored by American Dance Festival $15 Registration […]