After dealing, last time, with the peacock disguised as a Canterbury Pilgrim, I thought I'd tell you about another bird who parades incognito. But an email from a friend made me put that off. Our big event of the year is almost here. I'd better tell you about that so you can make your plans to participate.
Every year--since 2000, the 600th anniversary--the Chaucer lovers here in Claremont, CA celebrate out favorite poet. We'll start this year at the front door of the city library at 2nd and Harvard. I'll be there from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with slices of homemade poundcake and prizes and books and such.
The second part of the event is quite splendid and has been in rehearsal for several weeks. You'll know how special it is if I just copy the announcement my friend forwarded. It's from a local Recorder Society Newsletter:
Saturday, October 25, 5:30 pm
Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Claremont presents: Annual Mass for Chaucer
Musica Ficta will provide music of Chaucer's time before, during and after the Mass. We will be playing Josquin's "Ave Maria -- virgo serena" as a prelude at 5:25. Music for the Mass includes a "Gloria" from the Old Hall Manuscript (1415 -- 1421), the ever popular "Deo Gracias, Anglia," Abelard's "O Quanta Qualia," selections from the Spanish Llibre Vermell de Montserrat, and "Angelus ad Virginem" (which is mentioned in the "Canterbury Tales.") Instruments include Praetorius style recorders, two sizes of psalteries, krumhorn, and percussion. We accompany the singing for the Mass, as well as playing instrumental pieces before, during and after.
Free Will Offering
Our Lady of the Assumption Church 435 N. Berkeley Ave, Claremont, CA
Phone: 909-626-3596
If you need it, the zip is 91711. Come if you can. You'll enjoy it.
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