In Stil Moderno
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Purcell’s "Fam'd Italian Masters"
Italian composers who influenced Henry Purcell
The world-renowned English tenor James Gilchrist joins forces with the Dutch baroque ensemble In Stil Moderno for a passionate program of Italian and English music. This delightful and insightful programme highlights Henry Purcell's masterworks and the Italian music that inspired him. Purcell's songs and sonatas alternate with works by 17th century Italian composers such as Dario Castello and Giovanni Legrenzi that the young Purcell knew.
Go East
The wall may have fallen, but how much Eastern European music has travelled to the West? In Stil Moderno, recognized as one of the foremost champions of baroque music from Eastern Europe, brings their favourite repertoire to the stage. This programme includes unknown composers from their highly-praised CD “Musica Polonica” such as Marcin Mielczewski and Adam Jarzebski, as well as composers such as Pavel Vejvanovsky from their research in the Kromeriz Archive in the Czech Republic.
Musica Venetia
The virtuosic and passionate music of 17th century Venice is the finest example of the “stil moderno” or new style. In Stil Moderno brings this amazing repertoire to life in an exciting programme of including works by Giovanni Gabrieli, Dario Castello, and Giovanni Buonamente.
The Crown Jewels of Kromeriz
In Stil Moderno’s extensive research into music from the 17th century Kromeriz Archive of the Czech Republic has brought many unpublished jewels to light. These treasures are surprisingly far-reaching with works by local composers and those further afield. Tutti pieces by Heinrich Biber and Pavel Vejvanovsky alternate with smaller works by composers such as Antonio Bertali and Johann Kerll.
Bach’s Silver Spoon
What musical inspiration was J.S.Bach fed as a young boy? What musical influences did he absorb as a young man? Bach’s musical background provides a fascinating and important glimpse into his musical development. In Stil Moderno presents Bach’s early influences, friends and colleagues in this insightful programme including works by Johann Rosenmüller, Johann Schein and Johann Pachelbel.