Programmes

La virtuosissima cantatrice:
Vocal music by Barbara Strozzi

Music
Barbara Strozzi, Luigi Rossi, Giacomo Carissimi

Fee range
£1,000 to £2,600

Performing forces
1-3 singers, organ, chitarrone and/or harp
Celestial Sirens female voice choir (optional)

Workshop
Half/full day workshop for a local female voice choir to allow participation in performance
Fee: £300 or £400 (including music)

Description
Available as a solo recital (including music by Strozzi's contemporaries Rossi and Carissimi), or a duo or trio programme.

Probably the most popular female composer from the 17th century, Barbara Strozzi never fails to delight audiences with the richness, and at times strangeness, of her harmonic language, the sheer sensuosness of her sinuous melodic lines and the wit and humour that she so well portrays.

From extended cantatas for solo voice to languishing duets and sparkling trios a number of programmes can be devised. Instrumental items also included.

Download this description as a PDF file.

Listen to music

Barbara Strozzi: Begli occhi

Barbara Strozzi: Le tre Gratie

Fees are quoted exclusive of travel and accommodation, where applicable. All concert/production costs, including organ hire where necessary, to be met by the promoter.