Synopsis: This never-before-heard  music from Gilbert & Sullivan, hidden for over a century. Until now. Music Director & Conductor Jennifer Ashworth for a 1-hour virtual session featuring: the 3 rediscovered songs, the story behind their discovery (detective work included), and AMA (ask me anything). This is a rare gift to the theatre world and the perfect encore to Iolanthe, All’s Fair in Love and War. Don’t miss the magic. Experience history. Celebrate discovery. Hear the music the world forgot.

Intended Audience: Those who celebrate Gilbert & Sullivan and those who are just getting acquainted with their magic, whether you’re a seasoned Savoyard or a first-time listener, there’s something here for you.

Special Guest, performer and scholar Marc Shepherd (who actually discovered the lost music!) will also Zoom in for an exclusive interview.

About our Host: Jennifer Ashworth joined the Lamplighters in 2001 with A Little Night Music. An avid Gilbert and Sullivan enthusiast, she has performed in nearly all of the G&S operettas, as well as numerous non-G&S operettas and musicals, transitioning from chorister to principal roles. Jennifer is a professional operatic and choral singer with a 30-year performance history and a seasoned conductor with 26 years of experience in music education. She is the Founder and was Director of the MAD Band, a middle-school instrumental program at Berkeley’s School of the Madeleine, where she excelled at tailor-made arrangements for students. Having recently served as assistant music director to the inimitable Baker Peeples, Jennifer just made her move from the stage to the pit, bringing her passion and meticulous musicality to the podium to make her Music Director and Conductor debut with Iolanthe.

About this Learning Series: This one hour, virtual session on Thursday, August 20th from 7 to 8pm. This is a chance for people to hear the Lost Songs of Iolanthe. Suggested donation of $15+. Get your tickets now.

We will share the link starting mid-day on Thursday and then periodically leading up until start time. Any questions including late arrivals to the zoom, email estefania@lamplighters.org