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R.P. Hale
Historical & Interdisciplinary Arts
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R.P. Hale, an interdisciplinary artist-craftsman in the tradition of Renaissance artist da Vinci and America’s own Jefferson. His expertise includes: a concert harpsichord and hammer dulcimer player, harpsichord maker, master calligrapher and illustrator, pen-and-ink artist, wood-engraver and letterpress printer, wood carver, maker of marbleized papers and fabrics, period re-enactor, linguist, archaeo-astronomer, and historian. In 1999, the Smithsonian Institute recognized R.P. as one of the top musical instrument makers in the U.S., and included his work in their exhibit devoted to these craftsmen. His concerts reflect his wide-ranging musical interests from c.450 B.C. works from China to Jefferson's repertoire of the 1790s. A multigenerational artist with a Mexican lineage, his programs La Historia Cultural de Mexico and El Calendro Azteca, respectively feature the history of Mexico as seen through the arts and the lore of the Aztec Calendar. R.P.is a recipient of a Fellowship from the State Arts Council and in 2000 was invited to present his multi faceted traditions at the Celebrate New Hampshire festival. He is a member of two performing ensembles, The King's Shilling and the period instrumental group, Augusta Consort. R.P. also teaches at St. Paul's School.
Programs
offered: Lecture-demonstrations; workshops; master classes; residencies; living history programs and re-enactments of Leonardo DaVinci, Galileo Galilei, Sir William Herschel, and J.S. Bach; Qui Es in Coelis: Music of Astronomy, History of Astronomy in Art, The Mayan and Aztec Cultures, and Art in Archaeo-Astronomy. His programs integrate with history, sciences, mathematics, and languages.
Populations
served: Photography, grades 8-12; Illustration, grades 5-12; Calligraphy, grades 4-12; Marbling, grades 2-12; Letterpress Printing, grades 8-12; Wood Engraving, grades 10-12; Wood Carving, advanced/experienced students with teacher recommendation; all other topics, K-12; concerts, all ages; Not available to home-school situations
Availability:
Statewide, year round
Fees:
Performances: $500-$3,200; Workshops and Master Classes: $500-$1,000; Re-enactment Presentations: $350-$1,500; King's Shilling: $600-$2,000; Augusta Consort: $600-$1,500
Contact
Information:
59 Penacook St
Concord, NH  03301-
Phone: 603/225-7516
email: halerp@cs.com; rphale@sps.edu
Notes:
Alternate Contact:Holly Outwin-Tepe, 741 Upper Straw Rd., Hopkinton, NH 03229, 603/225-2438, e-mail: HOTepe@aol.com. R.P. Hale appears on the New Hampshire Artist Roster and the Traditional Arts & Folklife Listing.
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