This Spring, Antrim, New Hampshire-based arts organization, Silentwoods Collective, presents a series of musical events curated for communities of Antrim, Hillsborough, Washington and Deering. Silentwoods Collective (SWC) — students and alumni of the Juilliard School among them— brings live music experiences to communities to inspire creativity, hope and human connection. A band of 10 musicians including two singers and a host of historical instruments including gut strung violin, viola, cello, bass, harpsichord, lute, and flute, present a variety of programming at the History Alive Festival, and also at the Antrim Town Hall, Village Art Cafe of Hillsborough, Washington Public School, and Deering Community Church.
Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, our programming includes brilliant composers of the enlightenment period, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Barbara Strozzi, and Isabella Leonarda, as well as touching and insightful compositions of a once enslaved man, Ignatius Sancho. Performed alongside the likes of Antonio Vivaldi, Jean-Marie Leclair, G.F. Handel, J.S. Bach and Silentwoods’ own Nicola Canzano and Nathan Mondry, the talented singers and instrumentalists of Silentwoods Collective present these programs on May 30th, 31st and June 1st in Antrim, Washington, Deering and Hillsborough.
All events are free and open to the public, come to one or come to all! For more information, you can visit our website: silentwoodscollective.com or continue reading!
–Friday, May 30–
“Musical Journeys” at Washington Elementary School - Join SWC for a stirring musical narrative featuring virtuosic solos, explosive concerti, and dramatic arias performed by 10 extraordinary musicians of Silentwoods Collective. Discover enlightenment era composers Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Ignatius Sancho, Isabella Leonarda, Henry Purcell, Vivaldi, and Handel. Stick around after the show to share your impressions, for refreshments, and to meet the musicians!
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Washington Elementary School, 62 Wolf Way (aka 337 Millen Pond Rd)
–Saturday, May 31–
Bring your friends and family to Old Hillsborough Center to explore the secrets, stories and activities of the History Alive Festival and enjoy a host of musical offerings presented by Silentwoods Collective!
More info at: historyalivenh.org
Learn to Country Dance! - In colonial New England, the single most popular book was the Bible. Second most popular was John Playford’s “English Dancing Master,” first published in 1651. This rich and unbroken tradition of country dancing has indeed been alive and well in New Hampshire since the 1600’s, so join the fun by dropping in our outdoor workshop led by an expert country dance “caller” with live energetic dance music provided by SWC!
Location: 590 North Road, Hillsborough NH
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
“Reflections: Early American Music” - featuring three internationally renowned musicians: Baritone, Emery Kerekes, violinist, Alyssa Campbell and organist, Nicola Canzano perform selections from “The Songster’s Companion” (published: 1805, Exeter, New Hampshire) and “New England Psalm Singer” (published: 1770, Boston, MA).
Location: Congregational Church, 614 Center Road, Hillsborough NH
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
“Songs and Ballads of the Revolution: Love, Loss and Dreams of a Better Future’ - As you venture through Old Hillsborough Center, find your way to the old cemetery by the stables for haunting musical tales of generations past with soprano, Raha Mirzadegan, violinist, Ela Kodzas, and SWC Founder and cellist, Andrew Koutroubas. This 25 minute program will be repeated three times.
Location: Cemetery opposite Congregational Church, Hillsborough NH
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
”Echoes across the Pond” at 4:00 PM - Wrap up the day at History Alive Festival by joining all the musicians of Silentwoods for a 25 minute program of music by Ignatius Sancho, Henry Purcell, and our very own Nicola Canzano.
Location: Hillsborough Center Club, 27 East Washington Road, Hillsborough NH
Time: 4:00 - 4:30 PM
“Journeys” at ANTRIM TOWN HALL
Join Silentwoods Collective for “Journeys,” a revelatory period instrument performance! This tour of musicians of the age of enlightenment features Elisabeth Jaquet de la Guerre, Ignatius Sancho, Isabella Leonarda, Henry Purcell, explosive concerti of Vivaldi and dramatic arias by Handel.
Location: Antrim Town Hall, 66 Main Street, Antrim NH
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
–Sunday, June 1–
Sunday, June 1 “Selfie Cantata” at Village Art Cafe - An eclectic variety of music spanning the Renaissance period to today. Hear works by Castaldi, Cazzati, J.S. Bach and a newly composed work, Nathan Mondry’s “Selfie Cantata”. This parody on J.S. Bach’s “Coffee Cantata” (composed in 1735) tells the tale of a young woman’s addiction to taking selfies with her phone. Explore and handle facsimile manuscripts and first editions at this event and meet the composer, Mr. Mondry following the performance!
Location: 17 West Main Street, Hillsborough, NH
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
“Heavenly, Heavenly Harmony!”
Our Spring event series ends with a bang at Deering Community Church (DCC) in a performance showcasing the glory of the baroque period! Silentwoods Collective joins forces with choir members of DCC, Henniker Congregational Church, Smith Memorial Church, Antrim Songsters and community volunteer singers under the directorship of DCC Music Director, Lucinda Ellert. Join us for a special sing along and enjoy refreshments and fellowship following the performance!
Location: Deering Community Church, 763 Deering Center Road, Deering NH
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
We hope to see you there!
For more information about these events, how to support these events or how to get involved, please visit: silentwoodscollective.com
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