Folias Duo live in Grand Rapids

Experience Folias Duo live on August 14th

Folias Duo is scheduled to perform at The Stray in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 14, 2026. The ensemble specializes in historically informed performance of early music, primarily focusing on Spanish and Portuguese repertoire from the 16th to 18th centuries. Their performances often feature vihuela, a Renaissance and Baroque stringed instrument similar to a guitar, alongside voice and other period instruments. Folias Duo is known for its scholarly approach to reconstruction of original sounds and performance practices of the era, aiming for authenticity in their interpretations.

The Stray is an outdoor performance venue located within the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. Opened in 2016, it was designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates and provides a natural amphitheater setting built into a hillside. The space is characterized by its grassy seating area accommodating approximately 1,900 people, and its integration with the surrounding botanical gardens. It frequently hosts a diverse range of musical acts, particularly those suited to an intimate outdoor atmosphere. The venue’s design emphasizes acoustics suitable for unamplified or minimally amplified performances. It has become a popular location for summer concerts within the Grand Rapids cultural landscape.