Please join Severall Friends for their 2023-2024 Season Finale, Monteverdi’s Venice.
Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing showcase of compositions by the visionary geniuses who shaped the soundscape of 17th Century Venice. At the turn of the 17th century Venice appeared to embody all that was glorious about European culture. Its architecture owed nothing to the Roman past, or, for that matter, to Northern Gothic building styles. It was exotic, being influenced by the East as much as the West. Its visual appeal was matched by the sounds that it made. There were the impressive outdoor processions of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and the raucous celebrations during the Carnival season. There were the new public opera houses, the overwhelmingly beautiful singing which resounded in the churches and ospidale, and the private recitals to be heard in grand houses.
From the soul-stirring notes of Monteverdi to the vibrant melodies of Castello and Marini, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through time. Soprano Emily Noël and lutenist Michael Leopold will join our regular ensemble of Elizabeth Blumenstock and Stephen Redfield, violin; Mary Springfels, viola da gamba; and Kathleen Macintosh, harpsichord; in bringing these works to life.
The intimate Gallery at the New Mexico School for the Arts is the perfect setting for these gems of the Baroque repertoire. Seating is limited, so please reserve early. (As a reminder: No tickets are sold at the door.)
Admission $30/$10 for students (includes free parking opposite New Mexico School for the Arts, 500 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM)