Paul O'Dette, lute Ellen Hargis, soprano
Music of Monteverdi, Sances, Strozzi, and Castaldi Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 8pm First Church in Cambridge, Congregational in Harvard Square Tickets: $25, $38, $49, $64; $5 off for students & seniors Free pre-concert talk at 6:30pm - Free parking available World-famous lutenist Paul O'Dette is joined by soprano Ellen Hargis for a program of 17th-century Italian music presented by Boston Early Music Festival. Hailed as "the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument," O'Dette has revolutionized and invigorated the field of lute performance over his extraordinary 30+ year career with performances across the globe and a staggering discography. His partnership with Hargis has been described as "highlight[ing] the best qualities of the music", and their incomparable spirit of drama, vivid imagination, and avid interest in the undiscovered makes each of their performances a revelation. Tickets & Info at 617-661-1812 or WWW.BEMF.ORG <http://www.bemf.org/> . Shannon Canavin General Manager Boston Early Music Festival 161 First Street, Suite 202 Cambridge, MA 02142 Phone: 617-661-1812 Fax: 617-661-1816 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.bemf.org "An astounding assortment of concerts." -- The New York Times "The highlight of local opera presentations comes every two years when the Boston Early Music Festival unearths rare gems from the Baroque repertory and presents them in bravura fashion." -- The Boston Herald -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
