The Love Birds: Chaucer’s A Parlement of Foules at Folger Shakespeare Library
Dates: 2/14/2025 - 2/16/2025
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Folger Consort presents The Love Birds: Chaucer's A Parlement of Foules, a celebration of love and music just in time for Valentine's Day. This program features a world-premiere composition by Juri Seo, inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century poem, along with readings by acclaimed actor Holly Twyford. The performances blend medieval music with new arrangements, showcasing themes of love and nature, as over 35 bird species convene to discuss matters of the heart. Guest artists include Kristen Dubenion-Smith, Crossley Hawn, and Mary Springfels, creating a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling.
Cast and Creative Team for The Love Birds: Chaucer’s A Parlement of Foules at Folger Shakespeare Library
Cast
Kristen Dubenion-Smith
Ensemble
Crossley Hawn
Ensemble
Brian Kay
Ensemble
Dan Meyers
Ensemble
Margot Rood
Ensemble
Holly Twyford
Narrator
Mary Springfels
Ensemble
Juri Seo
Ensemble
Creative Team
Juri Seo
Composer
Robert Eisenstein
Co-Artistic Director
Christopher Kendall
Co-Artistic Director
Kristen Dubenion-Smith
Mezzo Soprano
Crossley Hawn
Soprano
Brian Kay
Medieval Lute, Citole
Dan Meyers
Recorder, Percussion, Bagpipes
Margot Rood
Soprano
Mary Springfels
Vielle, Citole
C.M. Drennan
Editor
David Wallace
Speaker
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