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Tears and Song

Add to my Calendar 12-03-2019 18:30 12-03-2019 20:30 36 Tears and Song The question of whether tears or song be the more potent weapon in love was a topic of great interest to composer Barbara Strozzi in 17th century Venice. Hannah Ely (soprano) and Toby Carr (theorbo) perform works by Strozzi alongside other Italian and English works. Handel and Hendrix in London, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Handel and Hendrix in London
23 & 25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 4HB
England

Programme

Barbara Strozzi – Lagrime mie
John Dowland – Flow my tears
Henry Purcell – The Fairy Queen: 'O let me weep'
Angelo Notari – Intenerite voi
Barbara Strozzi – Canto di bella bocca
Barbara Strozzi – L'astratto

Performers

Hannah Ely – soprano
Toby Carr – theorbo

Programme Note

The question of whether tears or song be the more potent weapon in love was a topic of great interest to composer Barbara Strozzi in 17th century Venice. Hannah Ely (soprano) and Toby Carr (theorbo) perform works by Strozzi alongside other Italian and English works.

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