Scarlatti | Geminiani

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Torquato Tasso’s epic poem Jerusalem Delivered is a classic tale of love, bravery, and combat. Our program offers a look at how two baroque composers, Alessandro Scarlatti and Francesco Geminiani, interpret this passionate tale.

In the first half of the production, the American premiere of Alessandro Scarlatti’s last major secular vocal work, Erminia, the titular princess seeks refuge from the wounds of love in the midst of battle. Will she find solace and safety?

The second half of the program brings to life Francesco Geminiani’s most famous instrumental composition, La forêt enchantée (The Enchanted Forest) performed in its original version as a dance pantomime, choreographed by the extraordinary Anuradha Nehru with Kalanidhi Dance. Enchantresses are conjured to keep the wood of the forest from being used for weapons – will the charm be broken? This embodiment of magic will leave you spellbound.

Event Artists

Ryan Brown, Violin, Julia Dawson, ErminiaAllegra de Vita, TancrediAsitha Tennekoon, PolidoroAndre Courville, Pastore

Scarlatti | Geminiani

Date/Time

Friday, February 2, 2018
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

Gerald W Lynch Theater, John Jay College
524 West 59th Street
New York, NY
United States, 10019

Price

25-130

Phone

202-546-9332

Website

http://operalafayette.org/scarlatti-geminiani?utm_source=lascena

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/operalafayette/


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      Opera Lafayette is an American period instrument ensemble focused on the French 18th-century opera repertoire and its precursors, influences, and artistic legacy. Opera Lafayette inspires a love of this repertoire by presenting rediscovered masterpieces and creating a recorded legacy of its work. Opera Lafayette performs at the highest level of artistic excellence in major theaters in Washington, New York, and international venues. The company presents concert opera, concert opera with dance, and semi- and fully-staged operas. Opera Lafayette educates and creates new audiences for its repertoire by making opera accessible to the general public, families, young people and underserved audiences through its educational and outreach programs and performances in low cost alternative venues.

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