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“In many ways, the music of the early Baroque period bears a stronger relationship to jazz improvisation than to the late Baroque composers,” writes soprano Amanda Forsythe in her program notes. “Musicians of the early Baroque were masters of improvisation and they invented melodies and harmonies with skill and confidence. The goal of this period in music was expression—the singer was at an advantage, with the text and melody notated, but the heart of this operation was the Basso Continuo, the musicians that interpreted the figured bass line.”
“Amanda Forsythe’s heartfelt dissonances, elegantly supported by the ensemble, cascade one onto the next, evoking a sense of longing that transcends time and place. This style of music hits directly at the heart and is a gentle—and at times forceful—reminder of the complexities of love and the human spirit, and the performers brought this fully to life.
– Jonathan Salaman (La Voce di New York)
Event Artists
Amanda Forsythe, Opera Prima Ensemble & Cristiano ContadinEarly Music Vancouver: Tormento Seicento – Amanda Forsythe & Opera Prima
Date/Time
Friday, January 22, 2027
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
Location
Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver
690 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC
, V6C 3L1
Price
$15-38
Phone
604-732-1610
Website
https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/amanda-forsythe-opera-prima-tormento-seicento/
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