Women of the Baroque

Description

Come hear the delightful sounds of female composers rarely heard and recognized for their talent and skill.

Music to include:

Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre: Trio in B-flat Major for 2 violins and continuo

Rosa Giacinta Badalla: "O fronde care"

Isabella Leonarda: Sonata duodecima for violin and continuo

Marianna Martines: Sonata for harpsichord in G major

Anna Bon di Venezia: Divertimento in d minor, Op. 3 No. 3 for flute, violin, and continuo

Maria Terese Agnesi: Aria 12 "Alla prigione antica" for voice, strings, and continuo

Isabella Leonarda: Sonata Quinta for recorder, violin, and continuo

Musicians:

Kelly Nivison, traverso and recorder

Allison Willet and Matvey Lapin, violins

Tamsin Simmill, mezzo-soprano

Lisa Liske, cello

​Jennifer Streeter, harpsichord and recorder

Craig Wiggins, theorbo and baroque guitar