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Fantastical Folktales of Flowers- a story and music entertainment
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Fabulous Folktales of Flowers a storytelling and music entertainment
A delightful weave of story, music and song that brings to life the dramatic myths surrounding favorite garden flowers.
In this enchanting performance master storyteller Diane Edgecomb, accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, enacts the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there. The centerpiece of the performance is the Persian legend of the Nightingale and Rose. Diane’s original adaptation of this exotic legend follows the journey of the rose through the ages, weaving together the heartfelt myths that surround it. Many other flowers are celebrated in this story and music event, including the delightful Native American story about the Dandelion. The performance also includes entertaining pieces about the mysterious “Language of Flowers,” celebrated in Victorian times. Accompanied by harper Margot Chamberlain, the performance features songs and Celtic harp interludes.
“You brought my garden alive to me in the most unusual and delightful way. I will never see a rose in the same way again!” Audience member- Pomperaug Woods, CT
$625.
Fee noted above is for the two performers for a live event at the library.
Group Size
up to 100 (more with special arrangement)
Program Length
One Hour
Storytelling is the most flexible of art forms! All that is required is an open-comfortable space for the audience to gather.
Last Modified
01/22/2024
Recent Library/School Appearances by Diane Edgecomb
Vicky Burr Hyde Park Library
Hyde Park/Boston, MA
(617)361-2524
Lorraine Der Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
Hamilton, MA
(978)468-5577
Mia Cabana Jones Library
Amherst, MA
(413)259-3091
Sara Foster, Berlin Public Library
Berlin, MA
(978)838-2812
Karen Silverthorn, Thayer Memorial Library
Lancaster, MA
(978)368-8928
Performer’s Contact Information
Diane Edgecomb
Diane EdgecombPO Box 300016
Boston, MA 02130
Available as a live event with two performers. Preview at this link: https://vimeo.com/414346582
Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain have been featured on NPR and at storytelling festivals, coffeehouses and theaters throughout the country. Diane is known for her unique style of storytelling, where she embodies the various characters and scenes in a tale, bringing each moment alive. For this she has won the first and only National Oracle Award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast as well as five Storytelling World Awards. Margot Chamberlain has performed with numerous early music groups including many years performing with the Revels. Trained as a “GentleMUSE,” Margot has played harp for staff and patients at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for many years. Accompanist for Diane for over thirty years, her versatile approach to harp and song brings an underlying poetic weave to support each tale. Expect to laugh, to be moved, to leave your cares behind.
Also available to libraries as a fully licensed Virtual or Streaming Event for viewing at leisure or as a Watch Party. Celebrate Spring and the Coming of Flowers!