Neighbor News
The Newberry Consort Performs Music of Medieval Composer Oswald von Wolkenstein Jan. 13-15
The Newberry Consort performs music of composer Oswald von Wolkenstein, a 14th century German nobleman, knight and world traveler.
The Newberry Consort is pleased to take audiences on a magical trip back in time to the Middle Ages when they present a concert featuring the music of German composer Oswald von Wolkenstein at Jan. 13-15 in Evanston, Hyde Park and at the Newberry Library.
Born circa 1377, Wolkenstein was a nobleman and knight who traveled throughout Western and Eastern Europe and the Holy Land during the crusades. He was also a poet and a composer who wrote songs about his travels, religion, and love.
“Wolkenstein’s music was very autobiographical, so we’ve decided to present his works chronologically to tell the story of his life,” said David Douglass, co-artistic director of The Newberry Library. “It’s a fascinating peek into this creative man and the times in which he lived.”
Find out what's happening in Evanstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The concert will feature a multimedia slideshow featuring the original manuscripts of the music, as well supertitles. Special guests will include Mary Springfels and Drew Minter, founding members of the Consort, who will join the ensemble of early harps, fiddles, winds and voices.
Performances will be held on Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. at Newberry Library’s Ruggles Hall, on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. at Logan Center at the University of Chicago, and on Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. at Galvin Recital Hall at Northwestern University. A pre-concert chat will be held 30 minutes before each concert. Tickets range from $35 to $55; student tickets are $5 and are available with valid student ID at the door.
Find out what's happening in Evanstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
New this season, concertgoers can also enjoy complimentary wine and cabaret-style seating at the performance at Newberry Library.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
The Count: Music of Oswald von Wolkenstein
Friday, Jan. 13, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Ruggles Hall at Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., Chicago
Tickets $45-$55 (student tickets $5 at the door)
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Logan Center at the University of Chicago, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago
Tickets $35-$45 (student tickets $5 at the door)
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2016 at 3 p.m.
Galvin Recital Hall at Northwestern University in Evanston, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
Tickets $35-$45 (student tickets $5 at the door)
Pre-concert chats start 30 minutes before each performance.
Tickets at www.newberryconsort.org/tickets/
