voyager: from france to the mediterranean
Magdalena is thrilled to present their newest program, Voyager: From France to the Mediterranean. This narrated concert loosely follows the life of Madeleine Lartessuti, a legendary Renaissance seafarer who frequented France, the Mediterranean, and the British Isles. Packed with foreign sea shanties, folk songs, and Renaissance music alike, Voyager presents a unique sonic experience that is not to be missed.
voyager: from france to the mediterranean
Magdalena is ecstatic to partner with Creative Alliance for a performance of their new program, Voyager: From France to the Mediterranean. Join Magdalena for an hour-long sonic adventure that spiritually retraces the footsteps of Madeleine Lartessuti, from French harbors to Scotland and the Mediterranean. If you’re not in Baltimore, join us virtually through a livestream ticket!
the women of magdala
Magdalena is thrilled to perform their namesake program, The Women of Magdala, in partnership with Pegasus Early Music’s Pegasus Rising program. This program invites audiences on a sonic journey through the eyes of three women, each named Magdalena (or some variant) and portrayed through history and historical fiction. For this performance, audiences can enjoy excerpts from the lives of Maggie Winslow, representing England, Madeleine de Valois, representing France, and Madaléin Ní Ceallaigh, representing Ireland and Scotland.
the women of magdala
Magdalena looks forward to performing their namesake program, The Women of Magdala, in partnership with Pegasus Early Music’s Pegasus Rising program. Join Magdalena on a sonic journey through the eyes of three women, each named Magdalena (or some variant) and portrayed through music and historical fiction narratives. For this performance, audiences can enjoy excerpts from the lives of Maggie Winslow, representing England, Madeleine de Valois, representing France, and Madaléin Ní Ceallaigh, representing Ireland and Scotland.
the women of magdala
Don’t miss Magdalena on the last leg of their upstate New York tour! Through Pegasus Early Music’s Pegasus Rising program, Magdalena will present The Women of Magdala, an immersive concert narrated by three historical figures named Magdalena (or some variant) and peeking into each of their lives. For this performance, audiences can enjoy excerpts from the lives of Maggie Winslow, representing England, Madeleine de Valois, representing France, and Madaléin Ní Ceallaigh, representing Ireland and Scotland.
Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances
In their Staunton debut, Magdalena is thrilled to present their program, Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances. This hour-long concert boasts an impressive selection of mystical English ballads and toe-tapping country dances. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy some of England’s most exciting folk repertoire, presented with early music style!
This concert features special guest Tina Chancey.
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Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances
Catch Magdalena performing their riveting program, Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances! This hour-long program approaches English folk tradition with an early music flair, exploring everything from unsettling ballads about witchcraft to peppy country dances. Don’t miss this exciting show!
This concert features special guest Tina Chancey, and is hosted through Révéler Experiences.
Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances
Don’t miss Magdalena in the conclusion to their first Arizona tour! Stop by for Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances, an hour-long program that presents some of England’s most exciting folk repertoire with an early music flair.
This concert is kindly hosted by Arizona Early Music as part of their 2025 Emerging Ensemble Residency.
Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances
Join Magdalena for a rollicking performance of their brand-new program, Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances! This program will guide you through an hour of mystical ballads and country dances. Witness some of the most exciting music early England has to offer!
This concert is kindly hosted by Arizona Early Music as part of their 2025 Emerging Ensemble Residency.
Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances
Catch Magdalena in their Arizona debut, performing their brand-new program Nine Witch Knots: English Ballads and Dances! This hour-long program combines early music with folk sensibilities in an exciting showcase of mystical ballads and country dances. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness some of the most compelling music early England has to offer!
This concert features special guest Tina Chancey. It is kindly hosted by Arizona Early Music as part of their 2025 Emerging Ensemble Residency.
óró mhór: songs of ireland and scotland
Don’t miss Magdalena in their exciting debut with the Indianapolis Early Music Festival! Join us in-person or virtually for a special full-length performance of our program, Óró Mhór: Songs of Ireland and Scotland. Enjoy this celebration of Irish and Scottish music, from heartrending ballads to raucous dances adapted from both historic manuscripts and the oral tradition.
This concert is kindly hosted by the Indianapolis Early Music Festival.
óró mhór: songs of ireland and scotland
New York friends are in luck! Join Magdalena for an intimate, in-person concert on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:30pm at Blanc Studios for a performance of our signature Celtic program, Óró Mhór: Songs of Ireland and Scotland. Immerse yourself in the unique sonic tapestry of period instruments playing Irish and Scottish tunes, from heartrending ballads to exciting dances and work songs.
This concert is self-hosted with a suggested donation of $20.
óró mhór: songs of ireland and scotland
Magdalena is coming to New York! Join us in-person or virtually on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:15pm at St Malachy’s Church for a performance of our signature Celtic program, Óró Mhór: Songs of Ireland and Scotland. Immerse yourself in the unique sonic tapestry of period instruments playing Irish and Scottish tunes, from heartrending ballads to raucous dances.
This concert is kindly hosted by GEMS Midtown Concerts.
salon: scenes from a french landscape
Magdalena is thrilled to perform in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:00pm, under Early Music Now! Don’t miss this special full-length performance of Salon: Scenes from a French Landscape, an exciting program which will explore nearly every facet of the music from Renaissance France.
This concert is kindly hosted by Early Music Now.
salon: scenes from a french landscape
Join us in-person on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church for Salon: Scenes from a French Landscape. In this hour-long, immersive concert experience, Magdalena will tell the story of Margot, a girl who travels from the French countryside to the court in search of her promised prince.
This concert is kindly hosted by the Emmanuel Church’s Tuesdays at 6 series.
salon: scenes from a french landscape
Friends in Washington DC can join us in-person on Monday, April 7, 2025, 6:00pm at the Park Van Ness Club Room for Salon: Scenes from a French Landscape. In this hour-long, immersive concert experience, Magdalena will tell the story of a girl who travels across Renaissance France in search of her promised prince.
This concert is kindly hosted by the Strongin Salon series. Champagne and macarons to follow.
salon: scenes from a french landscape
Catch Magdalena performing in Columbia, Maryland! Join us in-person on Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7:00pm at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center for Salon: Scenes from a French Landscape. In this full length, immersive concert experience, we will guide audiences through the varied locales iconic to Renaissance France.
This concert is kindly hosted by the Chalice Concert Series.
salon: scenes from a french landscape
Don’t miss Magdalena’s spring tour kickoff! Join us in-person or virtually on Friday, April 4, 2025, 7:30pm at St David’s Church for the debut of our program, Salon: Scenes from a French Landscape. Enjoy this narrated program highlighting the early music of France, from boisterous countryside dances to intimate air de cours.
This concert is kindly hosted by the Music at St David’s concert series.
fishtale
Magdalena is excited to collaborate with TellTale Opera Theatre for their Sandbox Opera Showcase! For this special project that challenges the question of “What is opera?” Magdalena will present FishTale, a semi-staged vignette that combines American and Chinese folk traditions for a musical exploration of Asian American identity. This project will feature erhu player Siqi Tong.