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Ripley Presents: The Pandora Consort
Hildegard Reanimated – Vision in Vision
Passionate and daring, The Pandora Consort crafts re-imagined programs dedicated to historically under-represented voices.Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 pm
Live in person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church is pleased to present The Pandora Consort, an early music ensemble dedicated to reimagining classical music performance by integrating multimedia and interactive elements, and by sharing music and stories that uplift historically marginalized composers, particularly early female composers.
In Hildegard Reanimated, The Pandora Consort explores the mystical visions of Hildegard von Bingen through her illuminations and music. Taking inspiration from her life, Pandora weaves them together into a splendid concert program. Working with visual artist Cate Duckwall to bring these visions to life, this concert features music from Hildegard’s vast oeuvre accompanied by artistic animations of key illuminations, creating a multimedia experience. Featuring Kendra Comstock, Angie Tyler, Gina Marie Falk, voices and harmonium.
- When: Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:30 pm
- Where: Ripley Chapel at 21 Church Street, Winchester, MA, 01890, Vine Street entrance.
- Tickets: $20 for adult (both live in person and live streamed); $5 for students with ID.
- Eventbrite: https://tr.ee/rpPandora
About The Pandora Consort
The ensemble was founded by alumni of the Longy School of Music; Kendra Comstock, Angie Tyler, and Gina Marie Falk, and debuted their first program in the Summer of 2022, “Vox Feminae” with SoHIP Boston, showcasing compositions by female Baroque composers. Following their success with “Vox Feminae”, the Pandora Consort launched the annual Worlds Collide Series, a groundbreaking initiative that unites emerging musicians from diverse genres across Boston. The Pandora Consort has performed on the New York State Baroque and Pegasus Early Music Young Artist Series, SoHIP Boston Summer Concert Series, the Saint James World & Early Music Series (PA), King’s Chapel Concert Series (MA), Salon Avec Moi (NYC) and the BEMF Fringe Series. In the Summer of 2024, the Pandora Consort, was the ensemble-in-residence at the Portland Bach Experience, performing works of Hildegard and Bach throughout Southern Maine.
What Others Have to Say
from The Boston Musical Intelligencer, Christopher Hodges, critic [2024]:
“…Ethereal! Spine-tingling! Mystifying!”
“At times, [Emmanuel Church’s Lindsay] Chapel’s great vaulted ceiling seemed too shallow to contain the exuberance of Hildegard’s celestial gestures, which the threesome so joyously produced.”
“Together, their timbre amalgamated into a sweet, balanced chorus that, in the resonance, seemed to number into the dozens.”
“[Pandora] passionately realized the unique meaning of each song, both textually and musically…”
IMPORTANT NOTE: Ripley Chapel can be found at First Congregational Church, Winchester, 21 Church St. The entry is located on the Vine Street side of the church. Please use the accessible ramp entrance, and Ripley Chapel will be directly to your right as you enter the building.
Quick Links:
https://www.thepandoraconsort.com/
