Westport Madrigal Singers to Mark 50th Anniversary

The Westport Madrigal Singers will celebrate their 50th anniversary with two concerts May 20 and 21 in Fairfield. Members will present a selection of their favorite pieces including works by Josquin, Lassus, Monteverdi, Dowland, Mendelssohn, Vaughan Williams, Holst, and Poulenc. The group is a cappella ensemble dedicated to the performance of early music and modern pieces that have the flavor of earlier periods. It was founded in 1955 by Jeanne D. Kimball, who will return to conduct Mendelssohn�s Die Nachtigall at the May 21 concert. The May 20 performance will be at the First Presbyterian Church, 2475 Easton Turnpike and the May 21 performance at the Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. Both are at 8 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo