Folger's musical landscape.(D)(Arts & Entertainment)

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: December 22, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Jen Waters

The Folger Consort is bringing the flavorful music of Italy to the Elizabethan Theatre this Christmas season.

Audiences can get into the holiday spirit with "La Notte di Natale: Christmas in Italy" tonight and tomorrow at Folger Shakespeare Library's theater on Capitol Hill. The sold-out show is part of a series called "Musical Landscapes," which features six chamber concerts from enchanting and exotic places. This group of concerts celebrates the 25th anniversary of the organization.

Robert Eisenstein, one of the artistic directors of the Folger ...

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