Early Music Society of the Islands
Consone String Quartet (UK)
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Victoria, 924 Douglas Street 1205 Pandora Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaVictoria's Early Music Society of the Islands presents the Consone Quartet from England. This young quartet is lighting up the Early Music world with their presentation of string quartet music performed on period instruments. Music by Mozart, Haydn, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and Fanny Mendelssohn. “…They play with perfect intonation, tremendous attack, and impeccable historical… Continue Reading Consone String Quartet (UK)
Gloria! Vivaldi and His Angels
First Church of Christ, Scientist (1205 Pandora Ave) 1205 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, CanadaEnsemble Caprice (Montreal) performs the famous Gloria and other works by Vivaldi with an all-women choir - a tribute to the "angels" of the orphanage for whom he wrote much of his music. The program includes the famous Gloria and other choral and vocal works along with two recorder concerti, that demonstrate the vituosic instrumental… Continue Reading Gloria! Vivaldi and His Angels
Concert of the Birds
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Victoria, 924 Douglas Street 1205 Pandora Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaLa Rêveuse (FRANCE) Composers have long been inspired by the beauties of birdsong, among them Caix d’Hervlois, Couperin, Rameau and Purcell. Performing on recorders, flageolets, flutes with viola da gamba and theorbo one of France’s leading early music ensembles brings to life this charming music. An absolutely gorgeous recording. – American Record Guide
Ben Grossman, Hurdy Gurdy
University of Victoria Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaMeet and listen to an informal talk with Ben Grossman, special guest artist with Duo Corvi and Friends. Mr. Grossman is one of the leading proponents of the hurdy gurdy, that fascinating, complicated instrument that dates back to the Middle Ages. His performances have ranged from many years as a member of the renowned early… Continue Reading Ben Grossman, Hurdy Gurdy
Duo Corvi and Friends
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC 924 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaBel ami, Alamanda Return of the international award-winning ensemble, Duo Corvi, to the EMSI stage, with Occitan and Galician music from the 13th Century. The trobairitz, like their male troubadour counterparts, were noble poet-musicians who wrote and performed within Occitan court life during the late 12th and 13th centuries. In contrast to the trobairitz, the joglar were… Continue Reading Duo Corvi and Friends
