Vancouver Bach Festival: Barbara Strozzi – From Tears To Laughter (film)
Free (Free ($5-$10CAD in-person))
Suzie LeBlanc, soprano
Andréanne Brisson-Paquin, soprano
Ariadne Lih, soprano
Ensemble Constantinople
Lucas Harris, therobo & lute
Didem Başar, kanun
Patrick Graham, percussion
Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d'amore
Kiya Tabassian, setar & shourangiz
This programme is a tribute to the Venetian composer and singer Barbara Strozzi, one of the most important composers of Italian cantatas and baroque arias. Her sensitivity to text and experimentation with form and style offered nuance and a high level of emotional sensitivity to her music. In 1638, she read both sides of a debate written by Giovanni Francesco Loredano and Matteo Dandolo about whether tears or song is the more powerful weapon in love. Not surprisingly, the song won and Strozzi ended the debate by saying: “I do not question your decision, gentlemen, in favor of song, for well I know that I would not have received the honor of your presence at our last session had I invited you to see me cry and not to hear me sing.” This concert will explore Strozzi’s lighter side as well as presenting her famous lament Lagrime mie. A rich mix of plucked and string instruments from Iran, Turkey, and Italy (two theorbos, baroque guitar, kanun, setar, cello, gamba, viola d’amore, and violin) complements the vocal pieces and creates some lively instrumental dances.
The broadcast and concert will take place at 5pm Pacific.
This concert will premiere online at the EMV YouTube channel and will be available to stream until August 6, 2021. Access to the online concert is free, and donations are greatly appreciated.
Attending in-person: The film will be shown at:
The Cinematheque
1131 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada
In-person tickets: $10 CAD / $7.85 USD group of 1 ($5 CAD / $3.91 USD ages 35 & younger, group of one)
Link to donate: https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/donate/