Early Music Vancouver presents: On the Breaths of Angels

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During the height of its popularity, from the mid-16th century into the 18th, the cornetto was frequently depicted in art as an instrument of angels. Paintings, sculptures, and engravings abound in which the cornetto takes a prominent place among the choirs of angelic musicians. The connection with angels in this program serves as a point of departure for an aural journey that ranges from 1600 to the present day, exploring the ways in which the cornetto and the human voice can interact, imitate each other, and entwine musically.

Works by illustrious 17th century composers Francesco Cavalli and Giacomo Carissimi will be heard next to pieces from a recently discovered manuscript from around 1600 that turned up recently in an auction and then promptly disappeared again after the sale. Two new works by Ivan Moody and Julian Wachner will explore both the instrumental-vocal duality and the theme of angels. These worlds will be bridged with a wonderful chanson of Erik Satie called Les Anges. This concert is sure to bring us closer to angelic realms.

Event Artists

Hana Blazikova: soprano, Bruce Dickey: cornetto, The Breathtaking Collective

Early Music Vancouver presents: On the Breaths of Angels

Date/Time
Friday, March 3, 2023
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Location
Christ Church Cathedral
690 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada, V6C2L1

Price
$36-$75

Phone
604-732-1610

Website
https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/on-the-breath-of-angels/

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