The Destined Knot
Madrigals by Marenzio on fated lovers in Arcadia
Add to my Calendar 13-06-2021 19:00 13-06-2021 21:00 36 The Destined Knot Giovanni Battista Guarini’s tragicomedy play Il pastor fido (The faithful shepherd), set in the mythical and idealised pastoral world of Arcadia, inspired a whole generation of madrigal composers. Character names, especially those of the two lovers Amarilli and Myrtillo, even appeared widely in English madrigals. Outdoor performance. The Royal Spa, Brighton DD/MM/YYYYDetails
The Royal Spa
Queen's Park
Brighton
BN2 0BT
England
Programme
Luca Marenzio – Madrigals for 4 Voices
Performers
Fieri Consort
Programme Note
Giovanni Battista Guarini’s tragicomedy play Il pastor fido (The faithful shepherd), set in the mythical and idealised pastoral world of Arcadia, inspired a whole generation of madrigal composers. Character names, especially those of the two lovers Amarilli and Myrtillo, even appeared widely in English madrigals.
Outdoor performance.
