“Baroque Music of England,” a concert of chamber music presented by Hudson Valley Baroque

English Baroque music offers a combination of charm, cosmopolitanism, and musical greatness. From the sweet, lilting elegance of the dance tunes in Playford’s Dancing Master to the musical brilliance of Henry Purcell (1659 – 1695) and George Frederic Handel (1685 – 1759), the English Baroque thrillingly mixes home-grown musical creativity with contributions by composers from abroad. Presenting this repertoire will be Ruthanne Schempf, keyboard; Susan Seligman, cello; and Gregory Bynum, recorder. Sponsored by the Kvistad Foundation. This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York