The Gonzaga Band
Songs and Duets from the Age of Monteverdi
Music for solo voice, obbligato cornett and basso continuo from the dawn of the Baroque era
Faye Newton soprano; Jamie Savan cornett & mute cornett; Steven Devine harpsichord & chamber organ
Music for solo voice, obbligato cornett and basso continuo from the dawn of the Baroque era. The Gonzaga Band demonstrates the new genre of solo song that emerged from Italy in the early 17th century and represented the musical avant-garde of its day, seeking to find a more direct way of expressing the meaning and emotion of secular texts. Music by Monteverdi and his contemporaries including Merula, Rossi, Marini and more.
The Georgian Concert Society
Sat, 26 October 2024
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
4:30pm
£25 (Concessions £23, Students/Unwaged £10)
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Music for solo voice, obbligato cornett and basso continuo from the dawn of the Baroque era. The Gonzaga Band demonstrates the new genre of solo song that emerged from Italy in the early 17th century and represented the musical avant-garde of its day, seeking to find a more direct way of expressing the meaning and emotion of secular texts. Music by Monteverdi and his contemporaries including Merula, Rossi, Marini and more.
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
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