On Sunday, April 7 at 4 pm Ensemble Galilei will perform a concert featuring Irish, Scottish, early and original music at Christ Church in Easton. Previously, the Christ Church Concert Series has featured a trio from within the larger group with great enthusiasm. This season, the public is invited to hear the full ensemble widely known for its high energy Celtic sound and in intricate blend of instruments.
Founded in 1990, Ensemble Galilei is an ensemble of players from both classical and Celtic backgrounds, playing Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions. The Ensemble takes their name and inspiration from the life of composer Vincenzo Galilei, whose influence, some four hundred years ago, helped restore a vital element of passion to the music of the day. To achieve their unique Celtic sound, Ensemble Galilei has melded the elegance of chamber music with the energy and excitement of traditional music. An intricate blend of instruments grants listeners passage to another world, evoking musical images of the ancient Celts and bringing these images to life for today’s audiences. They have performed and toured globally for almost twenty-five years, and have been featured on multiple recordings and radio performances. They have notably collaborated with National Geographic to create First Person: Stories from the Edge of the World and collaborated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art for First Person: Seeing America. According to the Washington Post, the artists model “Virtuoso technique, an instinctive feeling for the idiom, and the courage to improvise… they play with energy, splendid ensemble, good humor and imagination.” National Public Radio’s Performance Today had this to say about the group: “There’s an ease about the way they play that seems to break down the barriers that normally exist between the audience and the performer.”
The April 7 concert is open to the public, and doors open at 3:30 pm. There is no admission fee, but a freewill offering will be received. The Christ Church Concert Series is supported in part by a grant from the Talbot County and Maryland State Arts Councils. Christ Church is located at 111 S. Harrison Street in downtown Easton.
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