Early Music Society of the Islands
Le Poème Harmonique — Music for a Young King
First Church of Christ, Scientist (VICTORIA BC) 1205 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaMusic for a Young King A debut Victoria performance by one of the most celebrated and recorded Early Baroque ensembles in France. Royal and popular music from the early reign of Louis XIV, before Versailles. Music for a Young King explores popular and royal music before Versailles, with excerpts from the very first operas given… Continue Reading Le Poème Harmonique — Music for a Young King
Music for a Young King – Le Poème Harmonique
First Church of Christ, Scientist (1205 Pandora Ave) 1205 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, CanadaA debut Victoria performance by one of the most celebrated and recorded Early Baroque ensembles in France. Royal and popular music from the early reign of Louis XIV, before Versailles. Music for a Young King explores popular and royal music before Versailles, with excerpts from the very first operas given in France by Lully and… Continue Reading Music for a Young King – Le Poème Harmonique
LA CIGALE — La Grazia delle Donne
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC 924 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaLa Grazia delle Donne – Music of the Italian Baroque by women and the men who encouraged them “Who does not know that without women we can feel no content or satisfaction throughout this life of ours, which but for them would be rude and devoid of all sweetness and more savage than that of… Continue Reading LA CIGALE — La Grazia delle Donne
La Grazia Delle Donne – La Cigale
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC 924 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada“Who does not know that without women we can feel no content or satisfaction throughout this life of ours, which but for them would be rude and devoid of all sweetness and more savage than that of wild beasts? Who does not know that women alone banish from our hearts all vile and base thoughts,… Continue Reading La Grazia Delle Donne – La Cigale
GOTHIC VOICES — Nowell Synge We Bothe Al and Som
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 924 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaNowell Synge We Bothe Al and Som A medieval Christmas celebration by the ensemble that, probably more than any other, has defined the modern approach to performance of vocal music of the Middle Ages. A gathering of music-lovers during the Christmas season today will often result in a hearty carol singing evening, with its focus… Continue Reading GOTHIC VOICES — Nowell Synge We Bothe Al and Som
Nowell Synge We Bothe Al and Som – Gothic Voices
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC 924 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaA medieval Christmas celebration by the ensemble that, probably more than any other, has defined the modern approach to performance of vocal music of the Middle Ages. A gathering of music-lovers during the Christmas season today will often result in a hearty carol singing evening, with its focus on the wonderful melodies of the past.… Continue Reading Nowell Synge We Bothe Al and Som – Gothic Voices
In Angel’s Wede: Music For Mary Queen of Scots – The Baltimore Consort
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC 924 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaA brand-new program by a perennially favourite ensemble of Early Music audiences. Music from Scotland, France, England and Italy with a captivating narration by Emmy Award winner (and television and radio personality) Robert Aubry Davis. The short life of Mary Queen of Scots (1542–1587) was the stuff of great drama. Why has this sixteenth-century Scottish… Continue Reading In Angel’s Wede: Music For Mary Queen of Scots – The Baltimore Consort
L’Eterno Ritorno – Ensemble Mirabilia
First Church of Christ, Scientist (1205 Pandora Ave) 1205 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, CanadaBrilliant Canadian soprano, Myriam Leblanc is featured in a program devoted to that most captivating and tuneful Baroque musical form: the chaconne. Built on ostinato basses, grounds, chaconnes and passacaglia have inspired most composers since the 16th century and have allowed the generation of hundreds of arias and instrumental pieces. The improvised character of this… Continue Reading L’Eterno Ritorno – Ensemble Mirabilia
Hallelujah and Trumpets! – Ensemble Caprice
First Church of Christ, Scientist (1205 Pandora Ave) 1205 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, CanadaThe splendor of Handel’s music The third in our series of concerts with this exciting ensemble, led by the irrepressible Matthias Maute. This time, the music of Handel is featured, including his Anthem for the Foundling Hospital. Program: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Ode for the anniversary of the Queen Anne Eternal Source of Light Divine… Continue Reading Hallelujah and Trumpets! – Ensemble Caprice
Darkness to Light – The Tallis Scholars
Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria Quadra at Rockland, Victoria, British ColumbiaA very special joint presentation with Christ Church Cathedral, featuring the pre-eminent interpreters of Renaissance polyphony on their triumphant 50th Anniversary Tour. The journey behind this program is an obvious one at this time of year. We proceed from the darkness associated with Lent to the hope and joy which is Easter in the Christian… Continue Reading Darkness to Light – The Tallis Scholars
