Arcadia Players - New England's Period Instrument Ensemble

Arcadia Players embraces 
historical performance 
practice to illuminate 
and invigorate the 
great Western heritage 
of vocal and 
instrumental music.

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2016-2017 Concert Season


The Rivals - Harpsichord & Fortepiano
​Saturday, September 17th 2016 at 7:30 pm
​Wesley United Methodist Church, Hadley MA

Our season-opener is a fascinating juxtaposition of concerti for solo harpsichord and fortepiano, played by audience favorites Ian Watson and Monica Jakuc Leverett. Watson will perform J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no.5, Jakuc Leverett will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto K449, and the evening will culminate in an extravaganza for both instruments - CPE Bach’s Double Concerto in E flat.
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Henry Purcell's ​King Arthur
​​​Sunday, November 20th 2016 at 4:00 pm
​Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst MA

This unique performance of Purcell’s semi-opera is a collaboration between Arcadia Players, the Henry Purcell Society of Boston and The Poets' Theatre in Boston. This spectacular piece, containing some of Purcell’s greatest music, including the Frost Scene, the Cold Genius’s song and “Fairest Isle,” will be presented with dialogue in its proper context. An extraordinarily rare opportunity to experience this masterwork as it was originally conceived.

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Handel's ​Messiah
Friday, December 16th 2016 at 7:30 pm
Abbey Chapel, Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley MA

Please join us once again for our annual, signature performance of Messiah, illuminated by our expert ensemble of singers and period instrumentalists. Our presentation of Handel’s complete oratorio has gained a widespread reputation, and a unique place in the life of Western Massachusetts.

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Haydn's ​Nelson Mass
with the Choir of the Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
Saturday, March 18th 2017 at 7:30 pm
Sweeney Hall, Smith College
Northampton MA

Back by public demand after their unforgettable performance of Bach’s St. John Passion in 2015, the Choir of Men and Boys of All Saints Cathedral in Albany NY now join Arcadia in Haydn’s thrilling Nelson Mass, also known as the Mass for Troubled Times. Their glorious sound and youthful energy will deliver a performance not to be missed.

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