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The Rise of European Music

4:00 PM / Sun, March 14, 2027 / First Baptist Church

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“The Rise of European music” is the title of a pivotal book by Reinhard Strohm, describing the years from the end of Ars Nova to the first half of the 15th century as the first time when music has a European, international dimension. It is a fascinating story which connects musical traditions previously more isolated. After the council of Constance, English, Flemish, Italian, northern and southern French musicians know each other much better and borrow several elements from each other. Johannes Tinctoris at the end of the 15th century has the picture very clear: the English were the fathers of the new art. Tracing briefly Italian and French music (Francesco Landini, Solage) which pre-existed this first generation we will then move to Johannes Ciconia (the first great Flemish to walk this path), then to the English John Dunstable and John Plummer, before finishing with Dufay, father of a new art which will be imitated until the end of the 15th century.

First Baptist Church
1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Seating Type: General Admission within the section

Public Transit: There is a bus stop for the #2 line right next to the church. The Capitol Hill Link station is about a half-mile walk from the church. There is also a street-car stop a block away.
Parking: Street parking is available around the church, and on Sundays it is free. There are a few handicap spots on the street right outside our accessible entrance on Harvard Avenue. We also rent out the surface lot at the corner of Spring and Boylston streets on Sundays. Parking in that lot is free until 2pm. We encourage folks who are able and comfortable to utilize public transportation. The #2 bus line Seneca/Boylston stop is right outside the church. The Rapid Ride “G” line and the First Hill streetcar stops are also within two blocks of the church. There are several pay lots within 2 blocks of the church.
Entrances: Are located on Harvard Avenue.
ADA needs: An accessible entrance with an elevator at the sliding double doors on Harvard Avenue. ADA parking is available around the venue.
Bathrooms: We have three all-gender restrooms. One is located at the back of the sanctuary, one on the floor below in the Harvard street foyer outside the Fellowship Hall, and one near the Women’s Restroom on the Seneca street side of the Fellowship Hall.