The House of Shadows

A Concert of Haunting Baroque Music

Join us for The House of Shadows: A Concert of Haunting Baroque Music in the historic ballroom of the Hammond-Harwood House. Set in the eerie glow of candlelight, this evening promises an unforgettable fusion of music, poetry, and spine-tingling surprises. Shelby Yamin will mesmerize on violin with The Devil’s Trill the famous Violin Sonata in G minor by Giuseppe Tartini. Soprano Elissa Edwards, acclaimed for her “pliant, seductive, free-ranging voice” (Gramophone), will deliver chilling arias by Monteverdi, Vivaldi, and Handel. 

Prepare for a night of “musical tricks and treats” — from the menacing to the ethereal, each piece is sure to be a delightful fright!

An evening where musical artistry intertwines with ghostly tales and evocative poetry, guiding you through realms both ominous and sublime.