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  • 14th Century Avant-garde in Hudson

    14th Century Avant-garde
    First Congregational Church of Hudson 47 Aurora Street, Hudson, OH, United States

    Medieval music sounded remarkably modern and sophisticated in the hands of forward-thinking composers like Guillaume de Machaut, Jacob Senleches, and Johannes Suzoy. Writing in the 14th century, their music displayed unparalleled freedom of thought, fearlessly explored rhythmic complexity, and pushed the limits of what was possible to both notate and perform. An all-star cast of musicians unite for this fascinating – and mesmerizing – program that effortlessly combines expression with reason and purity with pleasure.

  • 14th Century Avant-garde in Cleveland

    14th Century Avant-garde
    Inlet Dance @ Pivot Center 2937 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH, United States

    Medieval music sounded remarkably modern and sophisticated in the hands of forward-thinking composers like Guillaume de Machaut, Jacob Senleches, and Johannes Suzoy. Writing in the 14th century, their music displayed unparalleled freedom of thought, fearlessly explored rhythmic complexity, and pushed the limits of what was possible to both notate and perform. An all-star cast of musicians unite for this fascinating – and mesmerizing – program that effortlessly combines expression with reason and purity with pleasure.

  • 14th Century Avant-garde in Cleveland Heights

    14th Century Avant-garde
    Arts Center at Disciples Christian Church 3663 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States

    Medieval music sounded remarkably modern and sophisticated in the hands of forward-thinking composers like Guillaume de Machaut, Jacob Senleches, and Johannes Suzoy. Writing in the 14th century, their music displayed unparalleled freedom of thought, fearlessly explored rhythmic complexity, and pushed the limits of what was possible to both notate and perform. An all-star cast of musicians unite for this fascinating – and mesmerizing – program that effortlessly combines expression with reason and purity with pleasure.

  • Machaut’s Lai of the Fountain Re-Release

    14th Century Avant-garde
    Virtual Concert

    From the Les Délices archive: Guillaume de Machaut’s flowing melodies become brilliant rainbows when refracted into three-voice canons in his Lai of the Fountain. Works by Johannes Ciconia and others aid our exploration of the Medieval garden’s subtle beauty in this collaboration with Blue Heron.

  • Re-Making A Myth: On Collaboration and Creation

    A Moment’s Oblivion
    Loganberry Books 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, United States

    How does an ancient Confucian myth become the libretto of a twenty-first-century musical composition? On Wednesday Feb 19 at 7pm, Loganberry Books and Literary Cleveland host composer Viet Cuong and librettist Dave Lucas in conversation with Debra Nagy, Artistic Director of Les Délices, and tenor Nick Phan. Together, they discuss their collaboration for "A Moment's Oblivion." Join us for a far-ranging conversation about creativity, the art of adaptation, and how to cultivate fruitful artistic collaborations. As you learn about their upcoming World Premiere, you'll gain insight into your own creative process.

  • A Moment’s Oblivion in Cleveland Heights

    A Moment’s Oblivion
    Heights Theater 2781 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States

    Acclaimed tenor Nicholas Phan joins Les Délices for A Moment’s Oblivion, pairing Baroque cantatas and instrumental works that take listeners on a journey seeking truth or resolution with a new commission from Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong. Based on a Confucian myth, Cuong’s A Moment’s Oblivion explores the effects of a mysterious illness, experimental treatments, and miraculous recovery on a patient and their community. Projected supertitles at both performances.

  • A Moment’s Oblivion in Rocky River

    A Moment’s Oblivion
    West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, United States

    Acclaimed tenor Nicholas Phan joins Les Délices for A Moment’s Oblivion, pairing Baroque cantatas and instrumental works that take listeners on a journey seeking truth or resolution with a new commission from Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong. Based on a Confucian myth, Cuong’s A Moment’s Oblivion explores the effects of a mysterious illness, experimental treatments, and miraculous recovery on a patient and their community. Projected supertitles at both performances.

  • A Moment’s Oblivion in Pittsburgh

    A Moment’s Oblivion
    PNC Theater 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

    Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents acclaimed tenor Nicholas Phan and Les Délices in A Moment’s Oblivion, pairing Baroque cantatas and instrumental works that take listeners on a journey seeking truth or resolution with a new commission from Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong. Based on a Confucian myth, Cuong’s A Moment’s Oblivion explores the effects of a mysterious illness, experimental treatments, and miraculous recovery on a patient and their community.

  • A Moment’s Oblivion Virtual Release

    A Moment’s Oblivion
    Virtual Concert

    Acclaimed tenor Nicholas Phan joins Les Délices for A Moment’s Oblivion, pairing Baroque cantatas and instrumental works that take listeners on a journey seeking truth or resolution with a new commission from Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong. Based on a Confucian myth, Cuong’s A Moment’s Oblivion explores the effects of a mysterious illness, experimental treatments, and miraculous recovery on a patient and their community. Projected supertitles at both performances.

  • The Mermaid in Akron

    The Mermaid
    Knight Stage at Akron Civic Theater 182 South Main Street, Akron, OH, United States

    The Mermaid promises to lure you on a fantastic journey filled with tales of pirates, fearsome storms, raucous drinking songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, rousing sea shanties, and more. Special guest vocalist and Irish bouzouki player Seán Dagher (renowned for his work on the Assassin’s Creed video game series, sea shanty programs with La Nef, and Canada’s Skye Consort) joins soprano Elena Mullins Bailey and Les Délices’ ensemble of oboe, recorder, violin, and cello for this fascinating and fun program.

  • The Mermaid in Cleveland Heights

    The Mermaid
    Heights Theater 2781 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States

    The Mermaid promises to lure you on a fantastic journey filled with tales of pirates, fearsome storms, raucous drinking songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, rousing sea shanties, and more. Special guest vocalist and Irish bouzouki player Seán Dagher (renowned for his work on the Assassin’s Creed video game series, sea shanty programs with La Nef, and Canada’s Skye Consort) joins soprano Elena Mullins Bailey and Les Délices’ ensemble of oboe, recorder, violin, and cello for this fascinating and fun program.

  • The Mermaid in Rocky River

    The Mermaid
    West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, United States

    The Mermaid promises to lure you on a fantastic journey filled with tales of pirates, fearsome storms, raucous drinking songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, rousing sea shanties, and more. Special guest vocalist and Irish bouzouki player Seán Dagher (renowned for his work on the Assassin’s Creed video game series, sea shanty programs with La Nef, and Canada’s Skye Consort) joins soprano Elena Mullins Bailey and Les Délices’ ensemble of oboe, recorder, violin, and cello for this fascinating and fun program.