Love, Music and Fantasy: French Ballet and Opera Suites

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Saturday, April 23rd, 2022
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

Tickets Can Be Purchased Through:

- Eventbrite (price includes all fees)

- Munro’s Books (1108 Government Street)

- at the door