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Ill and feverish, Boston-born writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe – his creativity and inspiration in the doldrums after his wife Virginia’s death two years prior – plans to sail to Baltimore on a “voyage of discovery.” But is a ship scheduled to depart?

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The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe

The Huntington at The Huntington Theatre

Experience the evocative sounds of "The Hunting Horn: Handel, Couperin & Bach," a captivating concert by the Portland Baroque Orchestra. This performance features a rich blend of horn, oboe, violin, and harpsichord, taking the audience on a musical journey through the European countryside. The program opens with Stölzel’s Sonata, whose simplicity beautifully captures the essence of the outdoors. As the concert progresses, the complexity of the music intensifies with compositions by Telemann and Fasch, reflecting the excitement and intensity of the hunt. These pieces pay homage to the horn’s crucial role in signaling and guiding the pursuit. The concert also includes Handel’s Suite in D Major, arranged by Andrew Clark, Couperin’s Suite from the Concerts royaux, and Bach’s Sonata for violin and harpsichord in E Minor. Under the artistic direction of Julian Perkins and featuring Andrew Clark on the horn, this performance promises a vivid and dynamic exploration of baroque music, celebrating the spirited chase and the majestic sounds of the hunt.

Andrew Clark

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Events

Upcoming events

Mar 8, 2025

The Hunting Horn: Handel, Couperin & Bach · Portland Baroque Orchestra

Past events

Apr 5, 2024

The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe · Odyssey Opera

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