Saltwinds & Spice
Music from Medieval Cyprus
In SALTWINDS & SPICE Alkemie joins forces with Rose of the Compass, featuring recorder superstar Nina Stern and Armenian-American oud-player and beloved composer Ara Dinkjian. Together, we explore the world of medieval Cyprus, offering a window into a multiethnic entrepôt. Hear musical tales of rose-scented fountains, shrines famous for both holy relics and snake-hunting cats, and monarchies founded by mermaids. Featuring French ars subtilior music from the Cyprus Codex (MS. J.II.9) alongside Armenian and Greek folk music.
This concert will be followed by a reception featuring traditional Cypriot wines & desserts.
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All tickets are general admission.
Household ($30)
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Student/Artist/Economic Need ($15)
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Collaborator - Rose of the Compass
Called an “outstanding instrumental ensemble” but the New York Times, Rose of the Compass was founded in 2010 by recorder virtuoso and early music specialist Nina Stern in collaboration with luminaries of New York’s world scene. The ensemble, which released its first CD in 2011, explores repertory from diverse traditions, and creates a musical space unifying East and West. For the past several years, the ensemble has collaborated with Kent Tritle and the choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, presenting innovative programs such as “The Ornament of the World: Music of multicultural Spain,” “The Wingèd Lion: Venice and the Orient,” “The Glory of Constantinople” and “The Four Quarters of Jerusalem” which was also released as an album on the Pro Organo label in 2015.
All tickets are general admission.
Supporter = $50, General = $30, Student/Artist/Economic Need = $15
Time/Date: Friday, November 7 @ 7:30pm
Location: All Saints Episcopal
230 E 60th St, NYC 10022
All tickets are general admission.
Supporter = $50, General = $30, Student/Artist/Economic Need = $15
Time/Date: Saturday, November 8 @ 7:30pm
Location: Holy Apostles Episcopal Church
612 Greenwood Ave, Brooklyn NY 11218
Alkemie maintains a no-one-turned-away policy. Please contact info@alkemie.org if you need to arrange for reduced ticket pricing.
ARTISTS
Tracy Cowart (voice, harps, percussion)
Ara Dinkjina (oud)
Ben Matus (voice, recorders, medieval bagpipes, percussion)
David McCormick (vielle, rebec)
Sian Ricketts (voice, recorders, douçaines)
Niccolo Seligmann (vielles)
Nina Stern, chalumeau, recorders
Ellie Sutherland (voice, percussion)
Spiff Wiegand (percussion)