“A vibrant tribute to the Italian women composers of the Seicento.”
With Vox Feminae, this program shines a light on the journeys of women composers who, in the 17th century, crossed both geographical and social borders. From Antonia Bembo, who left Italy for France, to Barbara Strozzi, who established herself as an independent artist in baroque Venice, and Isabella Leonarda, who composed within a convent in Novare, these paths reveal many ways of existing and creating. Between vocal virtuosity and the playful spirit of plucked strings, this repertoire reveals an emotional, poetic, and spiritual richness of striking modernity, from the canals of the Serenissima to the palaces of Rome. Acclaimed by international critics – Diapason d’or, Editor’s Choice (Gramophone), TTT (Télérama), Editor’s Choice (Limelight) – this program stands out as a major rediscovery of the baroque repertoire. Between vocal virtuosity and the playful spirit of plucked strings, a panorama of a world not so far away, from the canals of the Serenissima to the palaces of the Eternal City…
Price: PRICES: from €5 to €20 WHERE TO BUY TICKETS? > Online: Online ticket office > At the box office at the concert entrance. Opens 1 hour before the concerts.
Source: paris.fr — photo: BEAX