42nd Annual Madrigal Banquets, 12/2 and 12/3

The Old Dominion University Department of Music invites the community to the 42nd Annual Madrigal Banquets on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium of the Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. In celebration of the yuletide season, the ODU Madrigal Singers and Collegium Musicum, along with the Sacbut Ensemble, will entertain diners with music from the Renaissance by composers who were born or worked in Italy, as well as with holiday carols, including the grand Italian Pipers’ Carol and other festive carols all to announce the season of yule.

This campus tradition of 42 years has delighted audiences during the holiday season. This unique event is a perfect outing for those looking for a special evening of music combined with a wonderful meal and a warm, inviting atmosphere. A full-course meal of Italian fare will be served by candlelit in decorated atrium. Wine is available by the glass or carafe at an additional cost and with proper ID.

The ODU Madrigal Singers, comprised of 15-20 music majors and other university students, sings music from around the world and from all time periods, and the ODU Collegium Musicum is a unique group that brings together students and community members to study and perform early music using a variety of instruments, both ensembles under the direction of Bianca Hall. The Sacbut Ensemble, directed by Mike Hall, was formed in 2012 after the ODU Department of Music acquired the first quartet of sacbuts, predecessors to the modern trombone, made in North America.

Ticket prices are $40 for individuals, $35 each for groups of 6 or more, $35 for ODU faculty and non-ODU students, and $20 for ODU students with university ID. Tickets must be purchased before 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 1 at oduartstix.com or by calling (757) 683-5305.

Posted By: Douglas Owens
Date: Sun Nov 27 13:14:42 EST 2016