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Easy As Lying: The Music Of Shakespeare's Globe

Presented by 1717 Meetinghouse Foundation, Inc. at 1717 Meetinghouse, West Barnstable MA

May 04 2019
Easy As Lying: The Music Of Shakespeare's Globe

The acclaimed early-music ensemble SEVEN TIMES SALT celebrates William Shakespeare with spirited music created during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras of the performances of his plays at London’s Globe Theatre.

This musical celebration will commemorate the 455th birthday of William Shakespeare. Seven Times Salt will present some songs the Bard invoked by name, as well as works by such of his musical contemporaries as Thomas Morley, Alfonso Ferrabosco, William Byrd, John Dowland, and Robert Johnson. Additionally, the Salts will read choice excerpts from Shakespeare's  plays in Original Pronunciation. Dances from the Elizabethan and Jacobean courts--and a saucy ballad or two--round out the evening’s ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Suggested donation is $15; and $10 for members of the 1717 Meetinghouse Foundation and for students. There are no advance sales or "tickets," but only payment at the door.

Phone: 508-362-4445

Email: hgwilliams@comcast.net

Website: http://www.1717meetinghouse.org

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

A selection of SEVEN TIMES SALT's recordings will be available for purchase--including "Pilgrims' Progress: Music for the Plimoth Colony Settlers" recorded last year in the 1717 Meetinghouse!

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

1717 Meetinghouse

2049 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149), West Barnstable, MA 02668