Another medieval era-inspired music for period instrument coming soon. Commissioned by the Shakespeare Library for the Folger Consort. Multiple pieces for a rendition of Chaucer’s A Parlement of Foules.. See link for detail. Stay tuned!

The Love Birds
Chaucer’s A Parlement of Foules
February 14-16, 2025

Geoffrey Chaucer’s narrative poem A Parlement of Foules contains the first mention of Saint Valentine as a patron of lovers. Chaucer’s narrative poem will be framed with music from 14th-century England and France, and a newly-commissioned piece by composer Juri Seo.

Early Music Seminar: The Love Birds
February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm

Folger Consort co-Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein shares historical and musical background information related to The Love Birds: Chaucer’s A Parlement of Foules. $20 in person, with light fare and refreshments; $10 to live-stream virtually, with special discount for Folger Members and Consort subscribers.