Regal Eagles: Folger Consort Has Henry VIII's Number

From: The Washington Post | Date: October 14, 2000| Author: John Pitcher | Copyright information

In a kingdom that was known for its colorful, brilliant and eccentric characters, Henry VIII stood out in bold relief. His tumultuous reign included breaking with the church in Rome, the destruction of the English monasteries and the establishment of the Royal Navy and English sea power.

The Folger Consort is exploring yet another dimension of the Renaissance king's extraordinary life this weekend at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Last night, the library's resident period- instrument ...

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