A collaboration between Early Music Vancouver, the Pacific Baroque Festival, the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria.
Songs of Love and War
Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30 pm
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Doors open at 6:45PM
Pre-concert talk at 7:00PM
PERFORMERS
Marc Destrubé, violin and artistic director
Natalie Mackie, viola da gamba
Marco Vitale, harpsichord and organ
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
This concert will feature selections from Claudio Monteverdi’s eighth book of “madrigals” (‘Madrigali guerrieri, et amorosi’), published in Venice in 1638 when he was seventy-one years old. They represent a significant evolution in musical style, in which Monteverdi sought to express a new emotion in music. Earlier composers had only conveyed two of man’s three major passions, the soft and the moderate; a third passion, agitation (‘stile concitato’), was missing in his view. For this program, the festival instrumental ensemble will be joined by a select group of emerging young singers, specialized in this beautifully expressive music.
A View of the Rialto Bridge by Canaletto
View of the Rialto Bridge by Canaletto
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
The health and safety of our patrons, musicians, staff, and volunteers remains a priority. We recommend patrons take precautions of reasonable comfort.
This concert is generously supported by
Turnham Woodland and Prestige Pictures
PURCHASING TICKETS
Single Tickets: $30 + tax & fees and $25 for Seniors/Students + tax & fees
Purchase tickets by clicking here.
Festival Passes: $100 + tax & fees and $80 for Seniors/Students + tax & fees are also available for purchase here.
VCM Box Office: 250-386-5311
GETTING TO ALIX GOOLDEN HALL
Parking Information
Alix Goolden Hall is located at 907 Pandora Ave.
Patrons must enter the venue from 900 Johnson St.
The VCM parking lot is reserved for staff and faculty at all times. Street parking and public lots are available within short walking distance.
THE PACIFIC BAROQUE FESTIVAL IS SUPPORTED BY
OLIVE OLIO'S PASTA & ESPRESSO BAR | GOOD BROTHERS DEVELOPMENTS
DAVID & PEP GROOS FUND FOR VOCAL MUSIC, VICTORIA FOUNDATION
The Magnolia Hotel provides Festival audience members with a special rate during the Festival: a 15% discount on the best available room rate.
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