If you like chamber music, opera, comedy, early music or the French language, j oin Burning River Baroque for a diverse concert full of epic plot twists and compelling questions about how we interact with others in relationships. This intriguing program of French cantatas and harpsichord solos by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Julie Pinel, and Nicolas Racot de Grandval urges audience members to choose their own adventure while engaging with the characters. Can Sémele live to see her lover appear as a god? How do our reactions to the snapshot of her story in Jacquet de la Guerre’s cantata parallel our judgments of issues and people portrayed in the media? In Pinel’s cantata, we examine issues of consent in relationships and see a classic example of a lover pining after a disinterested beloved. In this refreshing story, the pursuer does not conquer his beloved nor force her to turn into a tree to escape; instead, he implores the nightingales to sing her a heartwarming song. In Grandval's epic parody, one soprano plays six different characters in an extraordinarily comedic rendition of "The Widow from Ephesus." This captivating hour of exquisite music will raise questions, challenge beliefs, and provide an excellent side of humor for good measure. Malina Rauschenfels, soprano & baroque violin Paula Maust, harpsichord Friday, May 18, 2018 ~ 7:30pm The Institute at St. John's Ohio City 2600 Church Ave Cleveland OH 44113 Suggested Donation $10-20 Saturday, May 19, 2018 ~ 7pm Heights Arts 2175 Lee Rd Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 free Sunday, May 20, 2018 ~ 4pm Mary Queen of Peace 4423 Pearl Rd Cleveland, OH 44109 freewill offering R ead the preview here: http://clevelandclassical.com/burning-river-baroque-to-present-at-a-crossroa... https://www.burning-river-baroque.org/concerts