Alkemie ~ Florilegium A Botanical Bouquet

Since time immemorial, floral and herbal representations have served to evoke memories, impart knowledge, and instill us with emotions. Plants have been used to show aspects of love and religious devotion, indicate medicinal applications, decorate public and private spaces, and inspire us with awe of our natural world.

With FLORILEGIUM, Alkemie takes a sensuous and rollicking trip back to 16th-century England and France with a program of instrumental and vocal works inspired by nature. Culinary and medicinal herbs, decorative flowers, and even Tolkien's “Simbelmynë” (or Evermind) all make an appearance in this concert featuring voices, vielles, viols, recorders, douçaines, bagpipes, and percussion.

Interactive Add-on: This multi-sensory concert pairs 16th-century images and essential oils with the plants mentioned in the music. Listeners receive botanical cards that may be opened mid-concert to experience the smell of violets, grapes, laurel, and more!