Imagine yourself in Ferrara, Italy, in 1580. The Duke’s famed musica secreta is about to perform in the private chambers of the Duchess. These three professional women singers, singing music composed especially for them, are a sensation throughout Italy and beyond.
Join us as we explore this fascinating and virtuosic repertoire!
Music by Luzzaschi, Strozzi, Francesca Caccini, Monteverdi, and more.
Laura Heimes, Clara Rottsolk, Ashley Mulcahy, singers;
Christa Patton, harp; David Morris, gamba and lirone; Deborah Fox, lutes
Pre-concert talk at 3:15pm
