Carnival of Venice at Stratford Playhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon on Thursday 14th May 2020

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Carnival of Venice

Part of the Night Owl Series 2019-20

Add to my Calendar 14-05-2020 20:00 14-05-2020 22:00 36 Carnival of Venice Venice and its ancient Carnival provide the backdrop for this concert celebrating the musical heritage of one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Popularly known as the ‘Republic of Music’ its composers and musicians were influenced by a myriad of styles that originated in Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. From the giants of early baroque, Monteverdi and Vivaldi, to the street music of the Mardi Gras, this concert explores both the dingy back streets and the magnificent public squares of La Serenissima.   Stratford Playhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Stratford Playhouse
14 Rother Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6LU
England

Thursday 14th May 2020
8:00 PM

Programme

Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto in D minor, RV 565
Claudio Monteverdi – Et Misericordia
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Violins in A major, RV 521
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons: Summer
Traditional Italian – Salterello
Claudio Monteverdi – Quia Respexit
Traditional Italian – La Rotta

Performers

David Le Page – violin / director
Catherine Leech – violin

Orchestra of the Swan

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Programme Note

Venice and its ancient Carnival provide the backdrop for this concert celebrating the musical

heritage of one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Popularly known as the ‘Republic of Music’ its

composers and musicians were influenced by a myriad of styles that originated in Eastern Europe,

North Africa, and the Middle East. From the giants of early baroque, Monteverdi and Vivaldi, to the

street music of the Mardi Gras, this concert explores both the dingy back streets and the

magnificent public squares of La Serenissima.

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