Join Burning River Baroque for a diverse concert full of epic plot twists and compelling questions about how we engage with each other in relationships. This intriguing program of French cantatas and harpsichord solos features works by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Julie Pinel, and Nicolas Racot de Grandval. Will Sémele live to see her lover appear as a God? What does this myth, and our personal reactions to it, say about how cultures view trust, honesty, and infidelity in men and women? In Grandval’s epic parody, one soprano plays six different characters in “The Widow from Ephese.” Yet on a more serious note, we witness one culture’s view of widowhood and examine what we owe the deceased. Ultimately, we must each find the balance between pursuing our own happiness and pleasing others. This captivating hour of exquisite music will raise questions, challenge beliefs, and provide an excellent side of humor for good measure.

Kids welcome!

Malina Rauschenfels, soprano and baroque violin Paula Maust, harpsichord

Yellow Springs Senior Center

The Great Room

227 Xenia Ave

Yellow Springs, OH

Suggested donation $10-$20.