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A Mass for Christmas Eve

A Mass for Christmas Eve

For its annual holiday concert, Folger Consort presents Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit pour Noel, based on captivating, folksong-like noels steeped in the composer’s characteristic balance of irresistible dance rhythms and sophisticated harmonies.
Fri, Dec 6 – Sun, Dec 15, 2024
Folger Theatre
Edmond Dédé and Morgiane

Edmond Dédé and Morgiane

Join us for a free talk exploring the music of Edmond Dédé (1827—1903), accompanied by selections from his opera Morgiane. The manuscript of Morgiane, the first known opera by a Black composer, is on display Jan 13 - Feb 28.
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 6:30pm
Folger Theatre
Early Music Seminar: The Love Birds

Early Music Seminar: The Love Birds

Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming "The Love Birds: Chaucer’s A Parlement of Foules."
Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 6pm ET
Virtual - Zoom
The Love Birds

The Love Birds

Folger Consort intersperses 14th-century poet Geoffrey Chaucer’s charming A Parlement of Foules with bracing and intricate music of his times from England and France, perfectly mirrored by new music from composer Juri Seo.
Fri, Feb 14 – Sun, Feb 16, 2025
Folger Theatre
Early Music Seminar: Kings and Commonwealth

Early Music Seminar: Kings and Commonwealth

Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming "Kings and Commonwealth: The English Civil War."
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 6pm ET
Virtual - Zoom
Kings and Commonwealth

Kings and Commonwealth

Folger Consort performs music from the court of King James I and King Charles I that reflects the political and religious upheavals in early 17th century England, including political ballads of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.
Fri, May 2 – Sun, May 4, 2025
Folger Theatre