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The Meaning of Life: A Musical Debate

The Meaning of Life: A Musical Debate

Fenway/Kenmore, Boston

Sat, June 13, 2015 4:00 PM, EDT

Capacity
42 of 60 spots still available
Drinking policy
Don't bring your own drinks
Toilet with a slash through it
No bathroom at this event

This is a groupmuse

A live concert in a living room, backyard, or another intimate space. They're casual and friendly, hosted by community members.

Host

Join us for an Enlightenment Salon! Enjoy coffee, tea, and refreshments with friends, and consider the answers to life’s persistent questions found in the music of the Baroque. We will converse through short vocal and instrumental pieces by a range of European Baroque masters, including Lambert, Vivaldi, Purcell, and other fabulous French, German, and Italian composers.

Sat, June 13, 4:30pm
Pavement Coffeehouse, 736 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Musicians:

Christien Beeuwkes and Audrey Fernandez-Fraser, sopranos
Weronika Balewski, flauto traverso
Yi-Li Chang and Simone Trollmo, baroque violins
Christien Beeuwkes, viola da gamba
Thomas Bowers, harpsichord

Tickets:
No tickets necessary, just come early to get a good seat and refreshments, if you like (sold and served by Pavement Coffeehouse)! There will be a suggested donation of $10, but if it's not in your budget, just bring the most important donation - your presence!

What's the music?

Simone Trollmo Violin
Audrey Fernandez-Fraser Soprano

The Meaning of Life! Evidence for our debate is in the music!

You'll hear vocal and instrumental works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Purcell, Monteverdi, Porpora, Cavalli, Uccellini, Barriere, Lambert, and the mysterious Dr. Harrington.

Also featuring a historically informed wig and melodramatic debate.

Check out this video invite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeoLftO8XDk

Location

Exact address sent to approved attendees via email.

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Attendees

Sylvia S.
Kaitlin Fremont P.
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Dorothy Z.
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Michelle F.
+1
Kate T.
+2
Carla B.
+1
Kerry S.
Irina K.
Daniel O.