FARMINGTON — The Time Machine, a concert of music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque period — performed with some surprising modern twists — will take place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at the Nordica Auditorium, University of Maine at Farmington.

The Time Machine steps out of the traditional boundaries of “music from a distant time” in unique and unexpected ways. Modern instruments, such as the clarinet, electric guitar, and accordion, join the usual mix of early instruments — crumhorns, recorders and viol de gamba — producing a very different and exciting sound. But it’s not just the instruments that will delight, The Time Machine also presents an unusually eclectic program of songs and instrumentals. Although some of the music may be familiar, most of it will not. It spans not only several centuries but also many countries, from England to Spain, and even Serbia – to list a just a few.

The concert is comprised of music that is lovely and lyrical; music that is rousing and dance-worthy. Bawdy tunes are presented side-by-side with ethereal chants. Think you don’t like “early music?” Think again!

The Time Machine is made up of a wide variety of local musicians, including singers Dale Hill, Jeff and Lisl Fuson, Dan Woodward, Ellie Sloane-Barton, Louisa and Paul Stancioff (also playing the bass). Jane Parker, Sarah Sloane, Dorothy Beeuwkes and the entire Sytsma family — John, Kathryn, Sam, and Jess — all play dual roles as vocalists and instrumentalists.

Tickets are available at the door. General admission is $10 with 16-and-under and UMF students free. This concert is sponsored by the Arts Institute of Western Maine, an affiliate of the University of Maine at Farmington.

For more information, please contact Sarah Sloane at 778-4770.