Our friends at Early Music Now have invited APERI ANIMAM to perform the debut concert in their year-long Milwaukee Early Music Series.

This captivating musical journey through the English Renaissance weaves together a selection of both well-known and not-so-well-known pieces, exploring the themes of Passion, Peace, and Play in a rich tapestry of emotions and musical styles.

The concert commences with passionate compositions that hold a rich and complicated history, evoking intense emotions and stirring the depths of the soul: William Byrd’s “Ave verum corpus” and Orlando Gibbon’s “Drop, drop, slow tears.”

As the concert progresses, the atmosphere transitions to embrace the serenity and tranquility of Peace. From the ever gentle “If Ye Love Me” by Thomas Tallis to introspective sacred works like John Sheppard’s “In pace in idipsum”, these compositions inspire you to breathe.

The concert will end with upbeat madrigals filled with humor and witty wordplay as well as the beloved setting of “Haec dies” by Byrd, leaving the audience with joyful energy.

The concert will begin at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 14 at the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.

Admission is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $20.