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Date

Saturday, Jan 10, 2015 8:00PM

Description

English music of the 13th and 14th centuries from cathedral, town, and country has a characteristic sweetness and cheerful liveliness not often found in continental music of the period. In this program of medieval music entirely fitting to the great space of Washington National Cathedral, Folger Consort performs a song mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, engaging dances, and ethereal motets from the Lady Masses celebrated in the side chapels of cathedrals, as well as sweet songs in Middle English and Latin. With medieval fiddle, winds, and acclaimed vocal ensemble Lionheart.

Pre-concert discussion with Paul Strohm
Saturday, January 10 at 6:30pm
Free with a ticket to the concert

Paul Strohm's discussion of his latest work, “Chaucer and the Road to Canterbury," will begin with the surprising observation that Chaucer himself probably never visited Canterbury and that the Canterbury Tales ends with his pilgrims still short of their destination. He will go on to suggest that for late medieval England Canterbury was not only a geographical place but an idealized locus of spiritual aspiration and desire.

First-come, first-served. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

 

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