Pacific Baroque Festival 2024 – Concert #4

Entrance to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event.

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Sonate Concertate

Marc Destrubé, violin and artistic director
Kathryn Wiebe, violin
Natalie Mackie, viola da gamba
Marco Vitale, harpsichord and organ

​​The flourishing of instrumental music in 17th century northern Italy gave composers free reign to explore a conversational (‘concertate’) style of composition, exploring the varied colours and interplay between string and wind instruments. The sackbut (early trombone) came into its own at this time, most notably in the works of composers associated with St. Mark’s Cathedral in Venice such as Gabrieli and Castello, who exploited its mellow timbre. At the same time the harp gained popularity as an accompanying bass instrument. We are thrilled to include two sackbuts and harp in the festival ensemble for this program.

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Concert #1: Le Nuove Musiche 1: Naples and Rome – Frescobaldi to Scarlatti | February 27, 7:30pm, St. Barnabas Church *Not included in the Festival Pass

Concert #2: Le Nuove Musiche 2: Venice and Milan – Monteverdi to Verdi | February 28, 7:30pm, Christ Church Cathedral

Concert #3: Stile Moderno | February 29, 11:00am, Alix Goolden Performance Hall

Concert #5: Songs of Love and War | March 2, 7:30pm, Alix Goolden Performance Hall

Choral Evensong: Music Divine | March 3, 4:00pm, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission