A Brief History of Western Music – West Palm Beach

Seraphic Fire Presents' Artistic Director Patrick Dupre Quigley gives you a crash course on the history of Western music at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. This lively evening brings chorus, period keyboard instruments and viola de gamba! You’ll listen to contrasts and connections between eras: the stark simplicity of medieval chant, the rich polyphony of the Renaissance, the ornate structure of the Baroque, the elegant balance of the Classical, the passionate intensity of the Romantic, and the creative ingenuity of the Contemporary. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to experience the evolution of Western music in a new and exciting way! This program lasts approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.