Music of the Regiment brings the world of the American Revolution to life with “Equal to any Band in this Country,” a special concert performed by a six-member wind ensemble of period-instrument specialists. Through dramatic readings, 18th-century marches, and opera works, hear the music that shaped daily life and rallied the French, American, and British armies at Yorktown in 1781.
This special evening program offers a historically immersive program combining dramatic readings with marches, opera arrangements, and musical divertimenti that served as the soundtrack of the French, American, and British armies that converged at Yorktown in 1781. Featuring works by André Grétry (1741–1813), François-Joseph Gossec (1734–1829), Timothy Olmsted (1759–1848), John Reid (1721–1807), Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782), and others.
Ensemble Members:
Dominic Giardino, classical clarinet & director
Elise Bonhivert, classical clarinet
Chris Caudill, natural horn
Rachel Niketoupolos, natural horn
Kelsey Schilling, classical bassoon
Aaron Goler, classical bassoon
MSV members: $24; all others: $30. Space is limited; get tickets online or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.