A Tale of Two Centuries: The Genius of Claudio Monteverdi

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Grace & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
601 N. Tejon
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States

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Admission is free; Donations Accepted
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Sunday February 16, 2025
3:00 PM  - 04:30 PM Add to Calendar
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Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble welcomes Parish House Baroque for a concert featuring the music of revolutionary Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi. Bridging the 16th and 17th centuries, Monteverdi's dazzling and intricate works defined the High Renaissance and ushered in the Baroque.

Presented by The Taylor Memorial Concert Series

Sacred works:
--"Gloria" from Missa in illo tempore
--Beatus vir - (Psalm 112)

Madrigals:
--Ecco mormorar l'onde (Second book of madrigals, Venice, 1590)
--Si, ch'io vorrei morire (Fourth book of madrigals, Venice, 1603)
--Hor che'l ciel la Terra (Songs of War, Eighth book of madrigals, Venice, 1638)

Dramatic works:
--Lamento della Ninfa (Songs of Love- Eighth book of madrigals)
--Ballet: Tirsi e Clori (Seventh book of madrigals, Venice, 1619)


About Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble:
Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble (CVAE) was founded in 1992. Under the direction of Deborah Jenkins Teske, the Ensemble has garnered praise for “flawless sound” and “courageous programming.” Now in its 4th decade of steadfast commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement, CVAE believes that art thrives where it is planted.
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