Third Place [MusicFest] is thrilled to present an exciting pop up concert Thursday, Nov 21st at 7:30pm in Ann Arbor: Relic Ensemble! Tickets can be purchase here!

More about the performer and program:

Lauded as “stylish and innovative” (New York Classical Review), Relic is a period instrument chamber orchestra that connects with audiences through intimate, imaginative and dramatic representations of early music, with the goal of reaching communities in all 50 states. Relic’s innovative programming, which uses narrative “chapters” to unite a variety of repertoire into a breathtaking concert experience, has captured the hearts of new and seasoned concertgoers alike.

At this Third Place presented show: experience a powerful retelling of the classic love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, brought to life through music, poetry, and drama. This one-of-a-kind performance will draw listeners deep into the Underworld as Orpheus faces every peril to reclaim his love, Eurydice. Selections from Monteverdi, Telemann, Charpentier, and others.

More about Relic:

Founded in 2022, Relic's commitment to taking early music on the road brings it to dozens of communities each season. Through its own initiative, Relic has self-produced concerts in Washington D.C., Kalamazoo, MI, Greenbelt, MD, New Canaan, CT, New York City, and Richmond, VA, among others. Relic’s recent presenters include Indianapolis Early Music Festival, Electric Earth Concerts, MusiCivic, Kalamazoo College, and Gotham Early Music Scene. Relic’s current season includes performances in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, and New York.

Committed to sharing their passion for early music with students of all ages, Relic members have given workshops, masterclasses and side-by-side performances at numerous schools. Most recently, Relic engaged in residencies at University of Maryland, Washington International School, and Kalamazoo College. Relic actively seeks community engagement opportunities, offering children’s concerts, performances in nontraditional venues, and open rehearsals in many of the regions it visits.

More about Third Place [Music]:

Third Place [Music] is an Ann Arbor arts presenter who's mission is to collaborate with artists, community members, and local businesses to create radically welcoming spaces for visionary art to thrive. For the last five years, we’ve curated experiences unlike any org in the region by programming extraordinary art in walkable third places across the city, creating energizing and inspiring cultural experiences for the Southeast Michigan region. Our main programming is our Third Place [MusicFest] every June, but we have pop up concerts throughout the year. We're thrilled to present Relic Ensemble
Want to learn more about us? Visit thirdplacemusic.org !

Third Place [MusicFest], an annual Ann Arbor music festival, is proud to partner with a2Tech360 and present performance art rock electro-acoustic quartet, slapslap. More about slapslap: a combination you don’t see every day: two electric bassoonists and dual percussionists, unless you’re witnessing Ann Arbor quartet slapslap, of course. Bassoonists Maddy Wildman and Ezra Gans and percussionists Cameron Wilson and Tanner Tanyeri combine their musical powers to produce a one-of-a-kind sound that exists in the space between creative improv, up-tempo dance music, post-funk, and performance art. Embracing technical musicianship as much as they do light-hearted absurdity, slapslap is equal parts enthralling, confounding, and fun. The band has performed in places as diverse as coffee shops, basement shows, bars, and University of Michigan’s Hill Auditorium, delighting crowds with their upbeat compositions and eccentric style.