Queen Christina of Sweden (1626–1689) was one of the 17th century’s most unconventional and extraordinary figures. Crowned at the age of six, she then abdicated when she was 28 and travelled from Stockholm to Rome, where she became a celebrated patron of the arts. Her passion for music helped shape Rome into a cultural capital, where she fostered talents such as Alessandro Scarlatti and Arcangelo Corelli. Queen Christina: Tides of Scandinavian Baroque I traces her remarkable journey through the music she loved, from Swedish court dances by rare 17th century composers Lazarin, Pierre Werdier, Louis Constantin, Philippe de la Hire, and Andreas Düben, to sinfonias, violin sonatas, and a concerto grosso by her favorite Italian masters. Concerto Copenhagen, Denmark’s acclaimed early music ensemble, now brings this story to life with historical insight and artistic vitality, celebrating a queen who not only defied norms but also left an indelible mark on European culture.