[AMS-announce] CONF: American Handel Festival, Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, Feb-Mar 2009

[Announcements for the AMS]

THE 2009 AMERICAN HANDEL FESTIVAL

Centre College, Danville Kentucky

February 26-March 1, 2009

This festival will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the composer's death, and will feature performances, paper sessions, and lectures. Performances will include an all-Handel program by the renowned early-music ensemble Tempesta di Mare, a performance of L'Allegro, il Penseroso, ed il Moderato, a deligthtful adaptation and setting of John Milton's poetry, and a keyboard recital featuring both organ and harpsichord music. (Tickets for all performances are included with registration.) Lodgings are at the charming and historic Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the country's largest restored Shaker community. 

More information, including a downloadable registration form, is available at the conference website: http://web.centre.edu/achs2009. Please contact Nathan Link at (859) 238-5430 or nathan.link at centre.edu with any further questions.