Corpus Christi Church
529 W 121st St, New York, NY 10027
Music before 1800 presents Les Délices’ acclaimed concert Winds of Change on February 5th, 2023 in New York City. Join Les Délices and virtuoso flutist Emi Ferguson for this all-instrumental program of riveting chamber works from the eve of the French and Haitian Revolutions. Inspired by philosophical ideals of liberty and equality and early abolitionist writing, we pair Classical Era works by Joseph Bologne Chevalier de St. Georges and Luigi Boccherini with Haitian composer Sydney Guillaume’s commission A Journey to Freedom.
Emi Ferguson, flute
Debra Nagy, oboe
Shelby Yamin, violin
Allison Monroe, viola
Rebecca Reed, cello
Les Délices delights, inspires, educates, and expands audiences for music on period instruments through innovative programming and world class performances. With deep roots in our Northeast Ohio community, Les Délices is building a national reputation as a leader in the field of early music, advancing its relevance and sustainability by welcoming collaboration, embracing digital media, and proactively working to support diversity and inclusion among our peers and repertoire.
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