The sound of Fife and drum lifting up through the air calls all to come join in and be part of whatever is happening. It is like a magnet. Such a colorful and powerful tool to call to arms and engage the masses.
Violin, flute, harpsichord, and viola de gamba joined voices to bring together and entertain. A chamber quartet gave us a bit of a taste of the entertainment of the time and reminded us that the music of this time, at this place, was meant to engage people; to encourage and support socialization and camaraderie. If I closed m eyes I could see a room full of bodies swirling in a Virginia reel. I very much enjoyed their little concert.