Anchored in the conviviality of 18th-century Annapolis, this concert draws from the seasonal music, dance, and poetry performed in colonial homes during the Twelve Days of Christmas.
It opens the semi quincentennial year with spirited songs that reflect both elite and popular customs of winter revelry in the early Republic. Fireside Revelry captures the rich tradition of colonial Twelfth Night merriment with music and poetry that blend elegance and playfulness. This candlelit concert recreates the warmth and mischief of 18th-century salon culture, featuring English catches, Scottish airs, and American parlor songs perfect for a winter evening in Annapolis’s most storied home.

The program features soprano Elissa Edwards, Artist-in-residence at the Hammond-Harwood House Museum alongside guest artists.<ul><li>Concert supported by Nancy L. Harrison</li></ul>

Local Event: Fireside Revelry: A Colonial Twelfth Night Celebration of Music and Mischief

Anne Arundel County

Annapolis

Maryland

Fireside Revelry: A Colonial Twelfth Night...

Anchored in the conviviality of 18th-century Annapolis, this concert draws from the seasonal music, dance, and poetry performed...

Fireside Revelry: A Colonial Twelfth Night Celebration of Music and Mischief

An intimate Valentine’s concert honoring friendship, longing, and lyric beauty through the lens of 17th-century literary salons. This unique performance centers on the poetry of Katherine Philips, known as “the Matchless Orinda,” alongside music by Henry Purcell, Henry Lawes, and Mary Dering. Performed with voice and lute, and interwoven with spoken recitations, With Quill and Voice illuminates the world of this early modern poet and her creative communities—where poetry and music blossomed by candlelight.
The evening features soprano Elissa Edwards, hailed for her “pliant, seductive, free-ranging voice” (Gramophone), and Dr. Richard Kolb, an internationally esteemed lutenist and theorbo player known for his performances and editions of 17th-century repertoire.
A pre-concert wine and cheese reception will be offered.

Local Event: With Quill and Voice: A Valentine of Verse and Song from the Literary Salons of 17th-Century England

With Quill and Voice: A Valentine of Verse and...

An intimate Valentine’s concert honoring friendship, longing, and lyric beauty through the lens of 17th-century literary...

With Quill and Voice: A Valentine of Verse and Song from the Literary Salons of 17th-Century England

Hammond-Harwood House

Jacob Baumgart

Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Edgewater-Davidsonville

MD Patch Team

Broadneck

Severna Park

Crofton

Anne Arundel

Prince George's County

Kristin Danley-Greiner

Washington Metropolitan Area

Bowie

Odenton-Severn

Glen Burnie

Upper Marlboro

Greenbelt

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Fireside Revelry: A Colonial Twelfth Night Celebration of Music and Mischief

JAN

10

7:00 PM

19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD

With Quill and Voice: A Valentine of Verse and Song from the Literary Salons of 17th-Century England

FEB

14

9:00 AM

19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD

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