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The Destined Knot

Madrigals by Marenzio on fated lovers in Arcadia

Add to my Calendar 13-06-2021 19:00 13-06-2021 21:00 36 The Destined Knot Giovanni Battista Guarini’s tragicomedy play Il pastor fido (The faithful shepherd), set in the mythical and idealised pastoral world of Arcadia, inspired a whole generation of madrigal composers. Character names, especially those of the two lovers Amarilli and Myrtillo, even appeared widely in English madrigals. Outdoor performance. The Royal Spa, Brighton and Hove DD/MM/YYYY

Details

The Royal Spa
Queen's Park
Brighton and Hove
BN2 0BT
England

Programme

Luca Marenzio – Madrigals for 4 Voices

Performers

Fieri Consort

Programme Note

Giovanni Battista Guarini’s tragicomedy play Il pastor fido (The faithful shepherd), set in the mythical and idealised pastoral world of Arcadia, inspired a whole generation of madrigal composers. Character names, especially those of the two lovers Amarilli and Myrtillo, even appeared widely in English madrigals.

Outdoor performance.

Fieri Consort

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