EXILE: Music of the Early Modern Jewish Diaspora
Post-concert Q&A with the musicians to follow
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. Local cantors Sharon Hordes and David Lipp will join us in Louisville for Salamone Rossi’s beautiful double-choir version of Ein Keloheinu.
Louisville and Kentucky performances are generously sponsored by a grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund.
About Incantare
Incantare’s concerts highlight the musical and cultural connections of under-explored musicians from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, especially music by composers, singers, and instrumentalists from marginalized communities in early modern Europe. Incantare’s unique programs reflect a mission to discover, research, transcribe, and perform works that may not have been heard since their conception.
Incantare debuted to enthusiastic crowds at the 2018 Twin Cities Early Music Festival, where they were chosen as one of “the week’s five best Twin Cities classical concerts” by the Star Tribune. Since then, they have performed programs throughout the United States. Appearances among many include Pittsburgh’s Renaissance and Baroque series with Chatham Baroque, the Housewright Virtuoso Series in Tallahassee, the Madison Early Music Festival, and the International Trombone Festival, where they were praised for their “beautiful and cohesive sound.” Incantare’s EXILE program, currently touring throughout the U.S., was recognized as an “innovative project” by the Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research, and EMAg, the Magazine of Early Music America, reported that audiences have left the ensemble’s concerts “with a sense of awe.”
The consort of sackbuts and violins has a long history and a unique sound that incorporates the vocal qualities of both instruments while retaining each of their distinct timbres, making it the perfect medium for performing the beautiful works from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The name “Incantare,” a play on words that means “to enchant” in Italian and “to sing” in Latin, links directly to the ensemble’s mission as early instrumentalists. Incantare seeks to enchant, charm, hypnotize, and spellbind by singing through their instruments