The waters of the Mediterranean carried ancient traders from Spain and Italy to Greece, North Africa, and the Middle East. Their songs, dances, love stories and laments went with them. Guest co-directors Amanda Powell and Brian Kay lead a colorful ensemble of exotic winds and percussion, fiddle, and hammered dulcimer in this program celebrating shared multicultural traditions.
We welcomed Amanda and Brian to the WCLV studios to chat with Bill O'Connell about the program.
Apollo's Fire presents Mediterranean Roots: Dances & Romances from the Ancient World
June 8-13
Brian Kay, plucked instruments, vocals & guest co-director
Amanda Powell, soprano vocals & guest co-director
Susanna Perry Gilmore, fiddle | Daphna Mor, ney & recorder
Tina Bergmann, hammered dulcimer | Dave Morgan, double bass
Rex Benincasa, percussion
Thursday, June 8, 7:30PM at Baroque Music Barn (Hunting Valley)
Friday, June 9, 8:00PM at Baroque Music Barn (Hunting Valley)
Saturday, June 10, 8:00PM at Baroque Music Barn (Hunting Valley)
Sunday, June 11, 2:00PM at Avon Lake United Church of Christ
Sunday, June 11, 7:30PM at Geauga Lyric Theater (Chardon)
Tuesday, June 13, 7:30PM at The Bath Church (UCC)