Faith, knowledge and power collide in this brand new opera by Richard Mills that examines the fortunes of one of the world’s greatest thinkers.

A complex life which came into conflict with the political and religious powers of the day, Galileo is a searching meditation on questions of faith in a violent, hostile and uncertain world.

With the combined forces of La Compañia and Orchestra Victoria, and starring Victorian Opera favourite, baritone Samuel Dundas as Galileo — this project will celebrate the artistic legacy of Richard Mills.

From a spicy tarantella to a stately pavane, a vivacious galliard or a joyous chacona.

La Compañia unfailingly embodies repertoire with precision, flexibility and joyful musicality. The celebrated Renaissance band unearths some of the most beautiful and fascinating music of the 16th and early 17th centuries with virtuosity and flair.

Directed by Danny Lucin the celebrated ensemble La Compañia is recognised as Australia’s preeminent period instrument ensemble specialising in music of the Renaissance and early Baroque.

About the concert

Their performance in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall explores a lively repertoire celebrating dance, movement and vigour. From a spicy tarantella to a stately pavane, a vivacious galliard or a joyous chacona. La Compañia glides past Mediterranean shores to visit aristocratic parlours, boisterous taverns, town squares and royal courts discovering the highly fashionable dances that transfixed society. So rich in variety these alluring tunes and soulful poetic songs weave a rich tapestry of the Renaissance sweet life.

Join La Compañia for a stylish performance on splendid period instruments, adorned with virtuosic instrumental displays.

Praise for La Compañia

‘Unfailingly enjoyable …La Compañia presents concerts that heighten expectations… this early music collective has dust-scattering bounce and clarity.’ The Age

Danny Lucin - cornetto, director
Timothy Reynolds - tenor
Stephanie Eldridge - baroque violin
Victoria Watts - viola da gamba
Miranda Hill - violone
Rosemary Hodgson - renaissance guitar and lute
Casey Fitzpatrick - baroque guitar & Theorbo
Christine Baker - percussion

La Compañia unfailingly embodies repertoire with precision, flexibility and joyful musicality. The celebrated Renaissance band unearths some of the most beautiful and fascinating music of the 16th and early 17th centuries with virtuosity and flair. Directed by Danny Lucin the celebrated ensemble is recognised as Australia’s preeminent period instrument ensemble specialising in music of the Renaissance and early Baroque.

About the concert

Their performance in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall explores the Baroque gateway to the Americas, Mexico. It was a thriving hub of cultural connections where exhilarating and captivating music emerged. Folk traditions from a sophisticated and ancient culture artfully infused with the Baroque brilliance of the Iberian Peninsula is spiced with African rhythms.

This beautiful and fascinating music for singing and dancing will surprise and delight with mesmerising melodies and spellbinding rhythms. Join La Compañia, period experts in an epic journey to unearth baroque treasures of the New World.

Praise for La Compañia

‘Unfailingly enjoyable… La Compañia presents concerts that heighten expectations… this early music collective has dust-scattering bounce and clarity.’ The Age

Purchase tickets here (Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre)

About:

The Golden Age of Spain was a flourishing period of artistic discovery where masterful composers created music that was spirited, distinctive and full of vigour. Refined in style, yet vibrant in rhythm, these pieces retained an unfailing melodic lyricism, rooted in rich cultures.

Renaissance experts La Compañia brings a dynamic instrumental lineup unearthing captivating music to unite the depth of emotions with Iberian musical mastery.

Artists:

Danny Lucin cornetto, director
Brenton Spiteri tenor
Rosemary Hodgson viheula, guitar
Casey Fitzpatrick vihuela, baroque guitar
Glenn Bardwell sackbut
Trea Hindley sackbut
Victoria Watts viola da gamba
Reidun Turner viola da gamba
Denis Close cavaquinho, percussion
Christine Baker percussion

Sunday, June 19, 2022

• 3:00 PM 5:00 PM

• Hawthorn Arts Centre 360 Burwood RoadHawthorn, VIC, 3122Australia (map)

• Tickets: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/fiesta-barroca

Performers

Casey Fitzpatrick - Renaissance Lute

Lauren Burns - Voice

About

Rarely heard solo lute works and song from Italy, France and England.

Duration

Two approximately 30 minute halves with a brief intermission.

Venue and Date

2pm, Sunday April 10.

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Margaret Street

Canterbury

Tickets

Pay-what-you-like (or what you can afford) at the door.

Please note: cash-only donation box at door or electronic donations accepted in advance via patreon HERE

A musical gateway to the passionate and imaginative era of Italian Renaissance.

About the artists

Danny Lucin cornetto, mute cornetto, director
Jacqueline Porter soprano
Mitchell Cross shawm, tenor dulcian
Brock Imison alto & bass dulcian
Julian Bain sackbut
Glenn Bardwell sackbut
Victoria Watts viola da gamba
Rosemary Hodgson A-Lute & Theorbo
Denis Close cavaquinho, percussion
Christine Baker percussion

Guest artist: Casey Fitzpatrick Renaissance and Baroque Guitar

La Compañia unfailingly embodies repertoire with a unique blend of precision, flexibility and joyful musicality. The celebrated Renaissance band unearths some of the most beautiful and fascinating music of the 16th and early 17th centuries with virtuosity and flair.

About the concert

Their performance at Melbourne Recital Centre’s Elisabeth Murdoch Hall opens a musical gateway to the passionate and imaginative era of Italian Renaissance – vibrant piazzas, lavish aristocratic courts and the grandeur of the finest cathedrals.

A dynamic meeting of stunning soprano and cornetto, an instrument highly prized for its expressive vocal quality, this transformative repertoire’s rich variety will take you from florid songs and stylish sinfonias to spirited dances and dramatic opera. A performance set to heighten expectations, crafting sonic fantasies that transports the listener to a different time and place.

Tickets:

https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2022/la-compania-the-voice-of-the-renaissance

Directed by Dr Donald Nicholson

Featuring: 2021 Graduating Masters of Opera Vocal Cohort

Hannah Lane: Baroque Triple Harp

Casey Fitzpatrick: Theorbo

Donald Nicholson: Chamber Organ and Harpsichord

UoM Baroque Chamber Ensemble

Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a king?

How did they act? Who got them up in the morning, what did they do while eating? What did they hear at mass? How did they fall asleep?

We know that music was integral to almost all of the kings daily activities including ‘the waking up ceremony’, ‘letter signing’, ‘hunting’ and even the ‘bedtime ceremony’.

‘A tale of two kings’ showcases a musical day in the life of the two great monarchs Louis XIII and Louis XIV in all their glory (and not so glorious) splendour. Performed on period instruments by Trillo.

Adults $25

Concession $20

www.trilloearlymusic.com

Join Trillo for a concert of French Medieval music of the 12th-14th centuries, performed on period instruments!

After the cathedral was ravaged by devastating fires earlier this year, Trillo wanted to perform a concert highlighting the majesty and splendour of this precious historic landmark. Whilst some of the physical structure has been destroyed, the musical history surrounding the cathedral is very much alive and can be re-created (even on the other side of the world) with historic instruments and playing styles.

The music featured throughout the concert represents a typical snapshot of the sublime works that were being performed and composed in France throughout the 12-14th centuries. Any one of these pieces could have feasibly been performed within the walls of Notre Dame itself!

Location: Highfield Rd Uniting Church, 72 Highfield Rd Canterbury

Time: 2:30pm

Cost: $20, Concession $15, Children Free (under 16)

Afternoon Tea Provided!

Trillo Hopes to see you there!

Trillo is delighted to invite you to an afternoon of Music based upon a ground. If you've ever wondered what a 16th century 'jam' session sounded like... this concert is for you!

We will be performing from some ancient written sources as well as adding a bit of our own improvisations and flare. We will also be explaining and showcasing the Renniassance & Baroque instruments we use!

Artists:
Recorder - Alexandra Bailliet-Joly www.alexandrajoly.com
Baroque violin - Michaela Murphy
Viol da gamba - Evlambia Vafiadis
Harpsichord - Dylan Quinlan-Baskett (and every other instrument)
Percussion - Alex Meagher.
Lute & Theorbo - Casey Fitzpatrick
Soprano - Lauren Burns

Hope to see you come along for an evening of great fun and musical delight! I will be performing some little known solo lute pieces, a song for lute and Voice and the Vivaldi Lute Concerto in D with a small chamber orchestra. Hope to see you there!