The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song December 20, 2009

The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song at Third Life Studio, 33 Union Square (Somerville Avenue), Somerville MA. For directions: www.thirdlifestudio.com/directions.html For additional information contact Diane Edgecomb [email protected]

Suggested for ages 12 and above.

Description:
The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song is a lively performance bringing warmth and new life to the winter season with traditional Storytelling, Harp and Song. Pieces include Diane’s poignant version of the Scandinavian legend: Baldur and the Mistletoe as well as the Cockney tale of The Apple Man, a humorous introduction to the English wassail tradition, followed by a glass of the real thing as refreshment at intermission (wassail is at the Arboretum only).
Diane Edgecomb’s performances, with long-time musical collaborators Margot Chamberlain and Tom Megan, are known for their skillful interweaving of music and story. The trio’s rendition of the haunting Solstice legend, The Halcyon Days of Peace, sets off this unusual tale with the lush sounds of early Greek music on harp, guitar, accordion, rhythm and voice. Throughout the entire performance, the audience is invited to join in and sing along with festive songs evocative of the Solstice and the season. Instrumental melodies on Celtic harp and synthesizer round out this lyrical evening of spoken word and song.

Official Website: http://thirdlifestudio.com