Department of Music

21st-century college graduates backpacking through faraway capitals are hardly pioneers. As early as the 1600s, young Europeans of means began touring cultural capitals such as Rome, Venice, and Paris, followed soon by Americans. Known as "Grand Tours," these journeys were thought to culminate a classical education, and they included broad exposure to music of the time. The "Grand Tour" residency at the McIntire Department of Music will allow listeners to imagine what this experience was like, and to reflect critically on its historical and artistic significance.

Presented by the Piedmont Baroque, the performance will showcase music from the early decades of the Grand Tour, including compositions by Henry Purcell (1659-95), Marin Marais (1656-1728), Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764), and Biagio Marini (1594-1663). The performers will be playing on instruments of the era. The Piedmont Baroque is led by UVa faculty violinist David Sariti and includes Loren Ludwig (viola da gamba), Anne Timberlake (recorder), and Jennifer Streeter (harpsichord and organ).

Sponsored by the U.Va. Arts Council: Enriching the Arts on Grounds.