Advisor: Pat O’BrienDirectors: Kamran Bayegan and Tony ElitcherOne of the most popular music programs hosted by the Foundation since 1995 is the New York Early Music Series, an extension of the New York Continuo Collective under the direction of Elitcher and Moncrieff. Featuring French and Italian music from the Renaissance and early Baroque period, the series has provided a wonderful showcase for renowned artists specializing in music from the 17th and 18th centuries.Seize the DaySongs of Fortune and Time’s Flight(17th century composers including Campion, Johnson, Dowland, Lawes, Purcell, and Blow) Duo MarchandMarcia Young – Soprano and Renaissance HarpAndy Rutherford – LuteRosamund Morley (guest artist) – Viola da GambaLocation: Nour Foundation Gallery – New York, NYBe Light & GladDivine and Moral Songs from Elizabethan EnglandMy Lord Chamberlain’s ConsortMarcia Young – Soprano and Early HarpDrew Minter – Countertenor and Early HarpPhilip Anderson – TenorRosamund Morley – ViolPat O’Brien – LuteAndy Rutherford – LuteLocation: Nour Foundation Gallery – New York, NYFrom Gondola to SalonLove songs and Powder Puff Pieces from the 1820sJudith Malafronte – SopranoDongsok Shin – FortepianoPat O’Brien – GuitarLocation: Nour Foundation Gallery – New York, NYMediterraneaA musical voyage through Italy and SpainAmy Bartram – SopranoKamran Bayegan – Theorbo and Baroque GuitarVirginia Kaycoff – Viola da GambaHolly Mentzer – HarpLocation: Nour Foundation Gallery – New York, NYThe Mask of Comedy / The Mask of TragedyBecome acquainted with the nature of 17th century Italian drama queens and class clowns in this two-faced program.Melissa Fogarty – Soprano and Baroque GuitarJennifer Griesbach – HarpsichordLocation: Nour Foundation Gallery – New York, NY MorePREVIOUS EVENTAn Enchanting Evening With OvissiNEXT EVENTSymposium Commemorating the First Anniversary of September 11