For more than two decades, Magdalena Kožená has delighted a global audience as one of the world’s leading voices. The New York Times once described her unique presence as: »Vocally elegant, emotionally direct and stylistically aware.« In the private ambience of the Recital Hall, this versatile singing performer, accompanied solely by Daniele Caminiti’s sensitive lute-playing, presents a programme with baroque classics, such as Purcell’s world-famous lament »When I Am Laid in Earth« and arias by the composer and prima donna Barbara Strozzi.
Please note: Daniele Caminiti was originally supposed to accompany Magdalena Kožená on the lute at this concert. Unfortunately, Caminiti had to cancel his participation due to a hand injury. Theorbo player Azul Lima will step in for him. The programme remains unchanged.
PERFORMERS
Magdalena Kožená mezzo-soprano
Juan Sebastián Lima theorbo, romantic guitar
PROGRAM
Henry Purcell
Music for a While
Henry Purcell
Sweeter Than Roses
John Dowland
In Darkness Let Mee Dwell
Azul Lima
Improvisation
Tarquinio Merula
Canzonetta spirituale sopra la Nanna »Hor ch’è tempo di dormire«
Azul Lima
Improvisation
Brett Dean
Gertrude Fragments
Henry Purcell
When I Am Laid in Earth
- Interval -
Barbara Strozzi
Lagrime mie / Lamento
Johannes Hieronymus von Kapsberger
Toccata arpeggiata
Giulio Caccini
Odi, Euterpe, il dolce canto
Marc Antonio Cesti
Disseratevi abissi
Alessandro Piccinini
Toccata VIII
Luciano Berio
Sequenza III for Female Voice
Tarquinio Merula
Quando io voisi l’atra sera
