About this Event
In the Venetian lagoon lies an Armenian monastery, San Lazzaro degli Armeni, where since 1717, monks and scholars have gathered there to preserve the traditions of early Christianity and chant. Historically, Venice was a hub for musical publication, publishing works of female composers such as Barbara Strozzi and Francesca and Settimia Caccini.
Our programme explores the union of Armenian and Italian traditions. We tell the Armenian story of faith and the female story of musical prowess in the Italian courts by weaving together works from both traditions through music and narrative. Our practice of self-accompaniment draws inspiration from the Caccini sisters, Barbara Strozzi, and the concerto delle donne, as well as the Armenian ashugh tradition of storytelling through song. We feature works by Claudio Monteverdi, Tarquinio Merula, Nerses Shnorhali, and Grigor Narekatsi.
Nerses Shnorhali (1102–1173) – Aravot luso
Orlando di Lasso (1532–1594) – Susanne un jour
Settimia Caccini (1591–1638) – Due luci ridenti
Armenian traditional – Keler Tsoler
Grigor Narekatsi (c. 950–1007) – Havoon havoon
Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) – Si dolce è 'l tormento
Barbara Strozzi (1619–1677) – Che si può fare
Armenian traditional – Hov Arek
Komitas Vardapet (1869–1935) – Soorp Soorp
Barbara Strozzi (1619–1677) – Silentio nocivo
Francesca Caccini (1587–c.1640) – Maria, dolce Maria
Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) – Lamento della ninfa
Tarquinio Merula (1595–1665) – Folle è ben che si crede
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 26.71
