January 18th, 7:00
Singletary Center
Lexington, KY

Program length: 1:15, no intermission
Post-concert Q&A with the musicians to follow

EXILE: Music of the Early Modern Jewish Diaspora explores the influences of Italian, German, and eastern European music and Jewish culture, highlighting Jewish musicians, the non-Jewish composers they influenced, and composers who inspired innovations in Jewish composition. Featuring composers such as Rossi, Vierdanck, Monteverdi, and others, this program highlights the mutual influences of the early modern European Jewish experience, breaking down preconceptions of Jewish music and culture and exploring the implications of diaspora on Jewish artistic legacy.

One of Incantare’s most popular programs, EXILE has been touring throughout the United States since 2021. This program welcomes 4 guest singer specialists to the core instrumental ensemble of 2 Baroque violins, 3 sackbuts (Baroque trombones), and chamber organ. Incantare is also thrilled to partner with The Temple-Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom, Congregation Adath Jeshurun, and Keneseth Israel Congregation, whose cantors will join us in Louisville for Salamone Rossi’s beautiful double-choir version of Ein Keloheinu.

Our Louisville and Kentucky performances are generously sponsored by a grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund. We are pleased to offer free admission to these concerts.