Václav Luks leads Collegium 1704 and Collegium Vocale 1704 in Claudio Monteverdi’s masterful Vespers for the Blessed Virgin, which represents a synthesis of the best and most sophisticated that the history of music has ever produced.
Oboist Alex Leidtke and pianist Dana Brown perform works by Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Verdi, Barbara Strozzi, and Antonio Pasculli.
Jacob Perry, acclaimed for his interpretations of Baroque and Renaissance repertoire, previews his upcoming performance of Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers with Apollo’s Fire.
Even though his compositions were well known across Europe during his time, one of Claudio Monteverdi‘s most enduring works was likely not performed (in its entirety, at least) in his lifetime!
A Viennese Christmas would not be complete without the glorious sounds of the Vienna Boys’ Choir. We asked the choir members to select their favorite Christmas carols that they have performed.
Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Ogonek shared 20 modern and contemporary works that have most inspired them in celebration of 20 years of CSO’s MusicNOW series.
Salamone Rossi’s skill as a violinist and composer was highly valued at the Catholic court of Mantua. But as a Jew, he was still was seen as an interloper.
Soprano Kate Royal has made her name singing in some of the oldest and most beloved operas in the repertoire by Monteverdi and Mozart, but the London native is also drawn to and sought-after to perform in more modern operas.
