The musical riches of 18th-century Dublin will be surveyed in a concert with commentary entitled “Beyond the Fanlight — Music in Georgian Dublin” on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. at the Center for Modern Aging. The event is hosted by the English-Speaking Union, Princeton Branch, 101 Poor Farm Road.

The performers are the Practitioners of Musick, with John Burkhalter playing English and small flutes, and Sheldon Eldridge, harpsichordist.

“Concert-going in Dublin in the 18th century was very much part of the social life in the Irish capital,” reads a release about the event. “And despite its location on the periphery of Europe, Dublin boasted a surprisingly active musical life in the 18th century. The Irish capital attracted a number of renowned musicians, including Geminiani, Arne, and Handel. An illustrated overview of Dublin by John Burkhalter will complement the musical performance.”

The Practitioners of Musick was founded to survey the musical riches of 17th and 18th century Great Britain and Ireland and the Colonial and Federal periods in America. Founder Burkhalter has lectured widely on musical topics in America and abroad, and has performed with numerous musical ensembles at venues throughout the northeast.

Eldridge is a graduate of Westminster Choir College, where he majored in organ. His graduate studies and professional work included organ performance with William Hays and choral conducting with Joseph Flummerfelt. Studies at Merton College, Oxford, involved courses in Renaissance music. He is currently organist and choirmaster of Saint Mary’s-in-Tuxedo, Tuxedo Park, N.Y.

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