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Halls of the Sun King

Never has music enjoyed more splendor than it did in the royal courts of 18th-century France.

NEW! Audience members are invited to arrive early for a free pre-concert lecture by Dr. Shannon Pritchard, beginning 30 minutes before each performance.

We’ll close our season with an incredible collaboration featuring acclaimed viola da gambists Mary Springfels and Zoe Weiss. This will be an unforgettable program exploring the magic of French baroque music in all its glory and nuance. This program is about the Sun King himself – and the joie de vivre we all love!

About Mary Springfels, Vielle, Citole, Viola da Gamba

Springfels has spent her adult life performing medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. She has worked with pioneering groups and individuals, including the New York Pro Musica, Sequentia, the Folger Consort, Marion Verbruggen, and Monica Huggett.

About Zoe Tall Weiss

Zoe Tall Weiss is an Assistant Professor at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. Both a musicologist and performer, she believes passionately in music’s ability to forge human connections which she explores in both her scholarly and performance work.

About Parish House Baroque

Parish House Baroque draws upon varied historical sources of performance practice from the Renaissance through the early Classical period and uses them to inform our interpretations, bringing the music to life. We strive to expand the community of people who experience and love early music performances and foster a new generation of audiences through engaging performances, outreach, and dialogue. With a core formation of baroque violin, recorders, baroque cello, and harpsichord/organ, Parish House Baroque continues to strengthen our reputation for highly expressive performances and compelling programming.

Date & Time

May 10, 2025

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Location

The Peel House - 1515 N Cascade Av, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907 1515 N Cascade Av Colorado Springs 80907 CO US

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Event Website

(719) 377-0057

$5-$20

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