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Friday Evening Baroque with Music on the Hill

Music on the Hill opens 2016 season on April 1st with Baroque music for chorus, harpsichord, and strings

The Music on the Hill Festival Chorus and a small vocal ensemble -- performing sometimes together, sometimes as two choirs, and sometimes independently -- will perform the Durante Magnificat and works by Telemann, Buxtehude, and more, led by Artistic Director Ellen Dickinson, Conductor.

They will be joined by period violinist Daniel Lee and friends. Lee, a violino piccolo specialist, is founder and co-director of the Sebastians, a leading baroque ensemble.

The April 1st concert will showcase a replica 1584 Hans Moermans harpsichord donated to Music on the Hill in 2015. The original instrument, built during the "great era of Flemish builders," was owned by esteemed 20th century harpsichord maker Frank Hubbard, who played a significant role in the modern revival of early keyboard instruments.

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"Friday Evening Baroque" starts at 8 p.m. at Wilton Presbyterian Church, 48 New Canaan Road, Wilton. Tickets are $20 purchased online at www.musiconthehillCT.org; $25 at the door. Tickets may be reserved in advance at tickets@musiconthehillCT.org or by calling (203) 529-3133.

Join the Music on the Hill mailing list -- to learn about participating in workshops and ensembles and to receive 2016 concert updates -- at www.musiconthehillCT.org. While there, click on the link to Facebook to view a photo timeline, the best way to learn about Music on the Hill.

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