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The Buffalo Bill Center of the West presents an evening of classical musical and fine dining on Friday, May 3. Starting at 6 p.m. attendees enjoy appetizers, cash bar, a delicious chef’s …
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The Buffalo Bill Center of the West presents an evening of classical musical and fine dining on Friday, May 3. Starting at 6 p.m. attendees enjoy appetizers, cash bar, a delicious chef’s Italian dinner, and dessert, followed by a moving concert by the Wyoming Baroque ensemble.
In residence at Sheridan College in Sheridan, Wyoming, the ensemble features artists specializing in historically informed performances of 17th and 18th century repertoire and contemporary composition. For this performance, Wyoming Baroque’s “Consort of Nations” showcases composers from Europe, Africa, North America and South America along with their unique musical language.
In the 17th and early 18th centuries, composers invented a new, expressive musical style designed to stir the listener’s emotions. Later called “Baroque,” this musical language spread internationally and is sometimes referred to as the first global genre of music.
The ensemble is under the musical direction of Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman and features 10 performers. The musicians play reproductions of 17th and 18th century instruments consistent with the era that the music was originally composed. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear Baroque music performed in keeping with how it was originally composed.
The Italian dinner menu includes Mediterranean chicken, pasta primavera, roasted broccolini, Caesar salad, Tuscan bacci rolls, tiramisu cake or limon cake for dessert, and freshly brewed coffee.
Tickets are $75 per person, or $65 per person for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members. Tickets may be purchased online at tickets.centerofthewest.org.
Wyoming Baroque promotes, performs, and advocates for music and music education in Wyoming and beyond, with particular attention to historically informed performance practice. Based at Sheridan College, the ensemble is committed to education and arts advocacy, and also presents masterclasses at schools and community centers throughout the region. Find out more at wyomingbaroque.org.
For more information: Wendy Loeper, events@centerofthewest.org or 307-578-4000.
