Upcoming Events
The Wondrous World of Weber
Come along with Wit’s Folly as we explore the wondrous musical world of Carl Maria von Weber, his friend clarinetist Heinrich Bärmann, and the young composer Felix Mendelssohn. The program features not only music written by and for those musicians, but a brand new arrangement of one of Weber’s best loved pieces made just for us by one of our members.
The Wondrous World of Weber
Come along with Wit’s Folly as we explore the wondrous musical world of Carl Maria von Weber, his friend clarinetist Heinrich Bärmann, and the young composer Felix Mendelssohn. The program features not only music written by and for those musicians, but a brand new arrangement of one of Weber’s best loved pieces made just for us by one of our members.
The Wondrous World of Weber
Come along with Wit’s Folly as we explore the wondrous musical world of Carl Maria von Weber, his friend clarinetist Heinrich Bärmann, and the young composer Felix Mendelssohn. The program features not only music written by and for those musicians, but a brand new arrangement of one of Weber’s best loved pieces made just for us by one of our members.
Citizens, Subjects, and Survivors
In last season’s Émigré, we told the stories of those who fled the French Revolution looking for peace and power abroad. Now we’ll look at the other side, musicians who stayed, from hope or necessity, and shaped turn of the century France with their music.
Salón Español
In Spain, the salons where people of all kinds met to exchange art and ideas were known as academias. From curious amateur to celebrated virtuoso, all were welcome. Join us as we welcome you into the music of the Salón Español!
Salón Español
In Spain, the salons where people of all kinds met to exchange art and ideas were known as academias. From curious amateur to celebrated virtuoso, all were welcome. Join us as we welcome you into the music of the Salón Español!
Émigré: French Refugees in the Early United States and the Music They Brought with Them
Wit’s Folly is proud to bring this program to the 2024 Bloomington Early Music Festival!
The French and Haitian Revolutions triggered waves of emigrations to the United States in the 1790s. Émigrés used music to win the hearts, minds, and financial backing of their new neighbors, which lead to a French musical flourishing throughout the decade. Through this music, we share their stories and a little known chapter of America’s musical history.
This event will be livestreamed at BLEMF.org
Émigré: French Refugees in the Early United States and the Music They Brought with Them
The French and Haitian Revolutions triggered waves of emigrations to the United States in the 1790s. Émigrés used music to win the hearts, minds, and financial backing of their new neighbors, which lead to a French musical flourishing throughout the decade. Through this music, we share their stories and a little known chapter of America’s musical history.
The program is free and open to the public with a suggested $20 donation.
Émigré: French Refugees in the Early United States and the Music They Brought with Them
The French and Haitian Revolutions triggered waves of emigrations to the United States in the 1790s. Émigrés used music to win the hearts, minds, and financial backing of their new neighbors, which lead to a French musical flourishing throughout the decade. Through this music, we share their stories and a little known chapter of America’s musical history.
This event is presented by the Music at Bath Concert Series, and is free and open to the public.
Wit’s Folly featured on the Tuesday Noon Organ Plus Concert Series
This 40 minute lunchtime program will feature some of the music for strings and clarinet from our Émigré program.
This performance is free and open to the public.
Passing the Baton: Joseph Haydn and his Musical Successors
Haydn had a mighty influence on a generation of younger musicians who followed in his footsteps. Join us as we explore the legacy of this prolific composer and mentor.
This event is presented by the Hudson Library and Historical Society and is free and open to the public.
Passing the Baton: Joseph Haydn and his Musical Successors
Haydn had a mighty influence on a generation of younger musicians who followed in his footsteps. Join us as we explore the legacy of this prolific composer and mentor.
This performance is free, with a suggested donation of $20.
Passing the Baton: Joseph Haydn and his Musical Successors
Haydn had a mighty influence on a generation of younger musicians who followed in his footsteps. Join us as we explore the legacy of this prolific composer and mentor.
This event is presented by the Music at Bath Concert Series, and is free and open to the public.
Wit’s Folly at the Brownhoist Open House
The Brownhoist is an exciting, up-and-coming intentional arts community in Cleveland’s St. Clair-Superior neighborhood. We’re looking forward to playing an hour-long set at one of their open houses, and we hope you’ll come see us and learn about the projects going on in this unique Cleveland space. For more information and to see other upcoming Brownhoist events, please find them on Facebook or visit their website at TheBrownhoist.com.
Mozart’s Shadow
After Mozart’s death, those who knew him kept his memory and his music alive. Join us for Viennese music for string and clarinet from the years after Mozart, played on historic instruments.