Upcoming Events
Long & Away reprises our eclectic program that travels with the Muses from the 1400s to the present day. Inspired by the time hopping “Song of Time” theme from The Legend of Zelda, the journey begins with a trove of early Renaissance music by Dufay, Binchois, and their contemporaries performed on the vielle, ancestor of the viol. The program then highlights the great 16th and 17th-c. English viol consort composers Gibbons, Jenkins, and Purcell. Moving ever forward in time, we'll sample dance tunes of 18th-c. Scotland and choral writing of 20th-c. France, then make their way to the modern era with pieces by living composers Will Ayton and Larry Wallach. The consort bids farewell to the Muses and closes the Door of Time with James Perretta’s Consort Fantasy on The Song of Time.
Karen Burciaga, treble & tenor viol, vielle
Anne Legêne, treble & tenor viol
James Perretta, bass viol, vielle
Karen Burciaga, treble & tenor viol, vielle
Anne Legêne, treble & tenor viol
James Perretta, bass viol, vielle
Past Events
Songs of Time July 1-3, 2025
We performed this eclectic program spanning six centuries of music on the SoHIP concert series in Lincoln, Andover, and Boston, MA. Program PDF
We performed this eclectic program spanning six centuries of music on the SoHIP concert series in Lincoln, Andover, and Boston, MA. Program PDF
Songs of Time May 25 & June 1, 2023
Travel with the Muses from 1400 to the present day with works for trio by Binchois, Gibbons, Purcell, Oswald, Roussel, Ayton, Wallach, and Perretta. We reprised a portion of the program at the Gamba Gamut at BEMF Fringe on June 9. Program PDF
Travel with the Muses from 1400 to the present day with works for trio by Binchois, Gibbons, Purcell, Oswald, Roussel, Ayton, Wallach, and Perretta. We reprised a portion of the program at the Gamba Gamut at BEMF Fringe on June 9. Program PDF
So Trinken Wir Alle June 10 & 11, 2022
Celebrate spring with joyous works for voices and viols by Lassus, Senfl, Marenzio and others on themes of love, nature, dancing, and drinking, and feasting. Supported by the Gian Lyman Silbiger grant from the Viola da Gamba Society - New England. WATCH
Celebrate spring with joyous works for voices and viols by Lassus, Senfl, Marenzio and others on themes of love, nature, dancing, and drinking, and feasting. Supported by the Gian Lyman Silbiger grant from the Viola da Gamba Society - New England. WATCH
The Beggars' Songbook: Music of the Dutch Revolt May 20, 2021
An online lecture-demo including Dutch songs of rebellion, Spanish works, and traditional English tunes performed on viola da gamba, voice, recorder, and lute. Presented by the New England Historical Genealogical Society. WATCH
An online lecture-demo including Dutch songs of rebellion, Spanish works, and traditional English tunes performed on viola da gamba, voice, recorder, and lute. Presented by the New England Historical Genealogical Society. WATCH
When Music Sounds: Consorts for St. Cecilia's Day November 23, 2019
In celebration of St. Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, we present thought-provoking music for 3-6 viols by Purcell, Lawes, Holborne, Ayton, and Vaughan Williams, paired with 16th, 17th and 20th-century poetry by Shakespeare, Jonson, Lady Wroth, Donne, Auden, de la Mare and more.
In celebration of St. Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, we present thought-provoking music for 3-6 viols by Purcell, Lawes, Holborne, Ayton, and Vaughan Williams, paired with 16th, 17th and 20th-century poetry by Shakespeare, Jonson, Lady Wroth, Donne, Auden, de la Mare and more.
Viols and Wine at the Green Room September 27, 2019
A soiree featuring our favorite works by Purcell, Cabezón, Legrenzi, Scheidt, Gibbons and more. Somerville, MA
A soiree featuring our favorite works by Purcell, Cabezón, Legrenzi, Scheidt, Gibbons and more. Somerville, MA
Clear or Cloudie June 14, 2019
Music of Dowland for voices, viols and lute. Performed at the Gamba Gamut at the BEMF Fringe.
Music of Dowland for voices, viols and lute. Performed at the Gamba Gamut at the BEMF Fringe.
Tudor Evensong for Pentecost May 20, 2018
Evensong following the form of the 1552 Book of Common Prayer. Works of Dowland, Ferrabosco, and Byrd, and Gibbons' anthem "If Ye Be Risen Again with Christ". Duxbury, MA
Evensong following the form of the 1552 Book of Common Prayer. Works of Dowland, Ferrabosco, and Byrd, and Gibbons' anthem "If Ye Be Risen Again with Christ". Duxbury, MA
Music at the Württemberg Court and Beyond (workshop) April 29, 2018
Music of the 16-18th centuries from Württemberg, famed for the court's support of music, as well as nearby cities. Works for voices, viols and keyboard by composers such as Capricornus, Lechner, De Wert, and Lassus, as well as lesser-known figures like Daser, Hoyoul, Kusser, and Brätel. Waltham, MA
A Pilgrimes Solace March 24, 2018
Music of John Dowland for voices, viols, and lutes. Heart-wrenching songs from Dowland's last published work, A Pilgrimes Solace, sparkling lute duets, masterful viol consorts from Lachrimae, and lush choral works to mark the start of spring. Watertown, MA
Broomes for Old Shooes: Street Cries for Voices and Viols October 22, 2017
Rounds and partsongs by Ravenscroft, consorts by Byrd and Tye, and Orlando Gibbons' infamous masterpiece "The Cries of London." Boston, MA
Music of the 16-18th centuries from Württemberg, famed for the court's support of music, as well as nearby cities. Works for voices, viols and keyboard by composers such as Capricornus, Lechner, De Wert, and Lassus, as well as lesser-known figures like Daser, Hoyoul, Kusser, and Brätel. Waltham, MA
A Pilgrimes Solace March 24, 2018
Music of John Dowland for voices, viols, and lutes. Heart-wrenching songs from Dowland's last published work, A Pilgrimes Solace, sparkling lute duets, masterful viol consorts from Lachrimae, and lush choral works to mark the start of spring. Watertown, MA
Broomes for Old Shooes: Street Cries for Voices and Viols October 22, 2017
Rounds and partsongs by Ravenscroft, consorts by Byrd and Tye, and Orlando Gibbons' infamous masterpiece "The Cries of London." Boston, MA
Aux Plaisirs, aux Délices May 22, 2017
A spring soiree of French Baroque music for voice, viols and theorbo. Somerville, MA.
Schütz's The Christmas Story December 26, 2015
This collaboration with Musica Nuova and the Weckmann Project brings the Christmas Story to life in a staged interpretation. Cambridge, MA
The Grand Tour: Viols Across Europe October 3, 2015
A whirlwind tour of music for viol consort from Spain, Italy, Germany, England and France. Florence, MA
Prière: 17th-century French sacred music for voices and viols June 23-25, 2015
Long & Away joins vocal ensemble Tramontana to reprise our program centered around Charpentier's gripping Litanies de la Vierge with instrumental works by Dumont, Marais and Lully. Boston and Cambridge, MA
Sunday Morning Service June 14, 2015
Long & Away joins the Arlington Street Church Choir (Mark David Buckles, director) for Sunday morning service including Byrd's "Sing Joyfully". Boston, MA
Fortune, Adiew at the Gamba Gamut (BEMF Fringe Concert) June 12, 2015
Consorts and songs by Byrd and Dowland, and a new composition by Berkshires composer Laurence Wallach. Boston, MA
The Beggars' Songbook (BEMF Fringe Concert) June 10, 2015
Dutch songs of political turmoil alongside works by van Eyck, Sweelinck, Cabezon, and Ortiz. Boston, MA
Evensong & Benediction January 18, 2015
Long & Away joins the Choir of the Church of the Advent for an evensong service featuring music of William Byrd. Boston, MA
Lawes-a-thon January 17, 2015
Longy's early music community presents a day-long extravaganza of William Lawes' songs, masque tunes and consorts. Cambridge, MA
Prière: 17th-century French sacred music for voices and viols November 14-15, 2014
Long & Away joins vocal ensemble Tramontana for a program centered around Charpentier's gripping Litanies de la Vierge with instrumental works by Dumont, Marais and Lully. Boston and Cambridge, MA
The Beggars' Songbook: Revolt in the Spanish Netherlands November 1-2, 2014
Dutch songs of political turmoil alongside works by van Eyck, Sweelinck, Cabezon, and Ortiz. Watertown and Carlisle, MA
Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri April 15, 2014
Harvard's Choral Fellows present this remarkable cycle of cantatas depicting the crucified Jesus for a Holy Week Meditation. Cambridge, MA
Reverend Edmund Brown's Library: A Puritan Minister's Music Collection April 6, 2014
Sudbury Historical Society marks the town's 375th year with a program reconstructing Rev. Brown's music collection; includes works by Byrd, Gibbons, Kirbye and selections from the Ravenscroft Psalter. Sudbury MA
The Grand Tour May 19, 2013
A musical tour of 17th-century Europe, including works of Byrd, Gibbons, Schütz, Marais, Ortiz, Bach and Monteverdi. Great Barrington, MA.
By the Rivers of Babylon May 11, 2013
Stunning 17th-century German music for voices and viols, including works by Tunder, Funck, Nicolai, Erlebach and J.C. Bach. Cambridge, MA.
Evensong and Benediction October 21, 2012
Long & Away joins Advent's esteemed choir under the direction of choirmaster Mark Dwyer in a performance of Orlando Gibbons' Second Service and consort music by William Byrd. This service marks the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Boston, MA.
Evensong Service September 28, 2012
Trinity Church choir, led by Christine Gevert, presents a service of sacred works by Weelkes, Tomkins, Anerio and Sweelinck, and instrumental music of Gibbons and Mico. Funded by the Gian Lyman Silbiger grant awarded by the Viola da Gamba Society - New England. Lakeville, CT.
Aux Plaisirs, aux Delices February 11, 2012
A delightful afternoon of 17th-century French music for voice, viols and lutes. Consorts by Moulinie, DuCaurroy, Dumont and Charpentier; a suite by Sainte-Colombe; airs de cour by Lambert and Guedron; lute works of Besard and Vallet. Cambridge, MA.
Amor con Fortuna October 23, 2011
Zesty Spanish works for viols, voice and lute. Love songs, fantasias, variations and dances by Cabezon, Ortiz, Araujo, Encina, Guerrero, and others. Lee and Boston, MA.
A spring soiree of French Baroque music for voice, viols and theorbo. Somerville, MA.
Schütz's The Christmas Story December 26, 2015
This collaboration with Musica Nuova and the Weckmann Project brings the Christmas Story to life in a staged interpretation. Cambridge, MA
The Grand Tour: Viols Across Europe October 3, 2015
A whirlwind tour of music for viol consort from Spain, Italy, Germany, England and France. Florence, MA
Prière: 17th-century French sacred music for voices and viols June 23-25, 2015
Long & Away joins vocal ensemble Tramontana to reprise our program centered around Charpentier's gripping Litanies de la Vierge with instrumental works by Dumont, Marais and Lully. Boston and Cambridge, MA
Sunday Morning Service June 14, 2015
Long & Away joins the Arlington Street Church Choir (Mark David Buckles, director) for Sunday morning service including Byrd's "Sing Joyfully". Boston, MA
Fortune, Adiew at the Gamba Gamut (BEMF Fringe Concert) June 12, 2015
Consorts and songs by Byrd and Dowland, and a new composition by Berkshires composer Laurence Wallach. Boston, MA
The Beggars' Songbook (BEMF Fringe Concert) June 10, 2015
Dutch songs of political turmoil alongside works by van Eyck, Sweelinck, Cabezon, and Ortiz. Boston, MA
Evensong & Benediction January 18, 2015
Long & Away joins the Choir of the Church of the Advent for an evensong service featuring music of William Byrd. Boston, MA
Lawes-a-thon January 17, 2015
Longy's early music community presents a day-long extravaganza of William Lawes' songs, masque tunes and consorts. Cambridge, MA
Prière: 17th-century French sacred music for voices and viols November 14-15, 2014
Long & Away joins vocal ensemble Tramontana for a program centered around Charpentier's gripping Litanies de la Vierge with instrumental works by Dumont, Marais and Lully. Boston and Cambridge, MA
The Beggars' Songbook: Revolt in the Spanish Netherlands November 1-2, 2014
Dutch songs of political turmoil alongside works by van Eyck, Sweelinck, Cabezon, and Ortiz. Watertown and Carlisle, MA
Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri April 15, 2014
Harvard's Choral Fellows present this remarkable cycle of cantatas depicting the crucified Jesus for a Holy Week Meditation. Cambridge, MA
Reverend Edmund Brown's Library: A Puritan Minister's Music Collection April 6, 2014
Sudbury Historical Society marks the town's 375th year with a program reconstructing Rev. Brown's music collection; includes works by Byrd, Gibbons, Kirbye and selections from the Ravenscroft Psalter. Sudbury MA
The Grand Tour May 19, 2013
A musical tour of 17th-century Europe, including works of Byrd, Gibbons, Schütz, Marais, Ortiz, Bach and Monteverdi. Great Barrington, MA.
By the Rivers of Babylon May 11, 2013
Stunning 17th-century German music for voices and viols, including works by Tunder, Funck, Nicolai, Erlebach and J.C. Bach. Cambridge, MA.
Evensong and Benediction October 21, 2012
Long & Away joins Advent's esteemed choir under the direction of choirmaster Mark Dwyer in a performance of Orlando Gibbons' Second Service and consort music by William Byrd. This service marks the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Boston, MA.
Evensong Service September 28, 2012
Trinity Church choir, led by Christine Gevert, presents a service of sacred works by Weelkes, Tomkins, Anerio and Sweelinck, and instrumental music of Gibbons and Mico. Funded by the Gian Lyman Silbiger grant awarded by the Viola da Gamba Society - New England. Lakeville, CT.
Aux Plaisirs, aux Delices February 11, 2012
A delightful afternoon of 17th-century French music for voice, viols and lutes. Consorts by Moulinie, DuCaurroy, Dumont and Charpentier; a suite by Sainte-Colombe; airs de cour by Lambert and Guedron; lute works of Besard and Vallet. Cambridge, MA.
Amor con Fortuna October 23, 2011
Zesty Spanish works for viols, voice and lute. Love songs, fantasias, variations and dances by Cabezon, Ortiz, Araujo, Encina, Guerrero, and others. Lee and Boston, MA.