Event Info
Love, Music and Fantasy: French Ballet and Opera Suites
A programme of striking orchestral music from the 18th century Paris Opera
8:00pm - 9:00pm
General admission: $32; Youth/Student admission: $17
Event Description
The highly-accomplished Italian harpsichordist, Marco Vitale directs his Victoria Baroque debut in a programme of striking orchestral music from the 18th century Paris Opera.
Dance and opera went hand-in-hand in the Baroque Era, and opera scores included an abundance of vibrant instrumental music that set the atmosphere for each act and accompanied the colourful dance scenes.
This captivating programme celebrates the riveting dance rhythms, compelling melodies, and flamboyant orchestral textures written by some of the most celebrated ballet and opera composers of their time: Rameau, Marais, and Rebel.
Performers
Marco Vitale – harpsichord/director
Christi Meyers – violin
Elyssa Lefurgey-Smith – violin
Tyson Doknjas – violin
Rebecca Ruthven – violin
Paul Luchkow, violin/viola
Kathryn Wiebe – violin/viola
Caroline Nicolas – cello
Natalie Mackie – violone
Soile Stratkauskas – flute
Mikyla Jensen – flute
Katrina Russell – bassoon
Programme
Jean-Philippe Rameau: Overture Suite from Les Indes Galantes
Jean-Fery Rebel: Fantasie
Marin Marais: Overture Suite from Alcione
Venue
1611 Quadra
Open / Operational
In-Person Event
Sat. April 23rd 2022 + Add to Calendar
St. John The Divine
