Shakespeare

“Two households, both alike in dignity (In fair Verona, where we lay our scene).” So begins Shakespeare’s well-loved tragedy Romeo and Juliet. On Harmonia this week, music from Verona — from clever frottolas to masterfully set sacred texts to strange sonatas.

This week: a visit with members of the Baltimore Consort. We’ll chat about the group’s history; hear about their current projects; and enjoy songs and tunes from Shakespeare’s time from their recent CD The Food of Love.

William Shakespeare included so many botanical references in his plays that there are about 175 mentions of flowers, fruits, grains, grasses, seeds, weeds, trees, spices, herbs, and vegetables in his works.

"I'll find a day to massacre them all And raze their faction and their family..." Queen Tamora

"Page to Stage" production

"Howl, howl, howl, howl! Oh, you men are made of stone! If I were you with eyes and a tongue to speak with, I’d crack heaven wide open with my laments! She’s gone forever. I know how to tell when someone is alive or dead. She’s as dead as the cold ground" King Lear