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Kings and Commonwealth: The English Civil War

Early Music Seminar

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Dates Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 6pm ET

Venue Virtual - Zoom

Tickets $10 with discounts for Folger Members and Subscribers

Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming Kings and Commonwealth: The English Civil War.

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Robert Eisenstein
Robert Eisenstein

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Robert Eisenstein

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