Tesserae Baroque Ensemble
Music @ The Playhouse
Saturday, December 7, 2024
7:30PM
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Musica Secreta
Step back in time and savor the rich textures of Baroque music with Tesserae Baroque Ensemble at Sierra Madre Playhouse on December 7 at 7:30 pm. Indulge in an afternoon of elegance with complimentary champagne, and immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of voice, harpsichord, and string instruments.
Artists
Addy Sterrett
Soprano
Anna Schubert
Soprano
Ian Pritchard
Harpsichord/Piano
John Buffet
Baritone
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Sierra Madre Playhouse, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
About
Musica Secreta
Tesserae returns to the Sierra Madre Playhouse to present an intimate evening of music from the late 16th-century Ferrarese court. Expanding on Ian Pritchard’s program Ferrara 1590 from last season, this program will feature music that was likely performed for the Duke’s musica secreta—exclusive and intimate private concerts held at the court. The most famous performers at the musica secreta were the concerto delle donne, established in Ferrara and quickly imitated at other courts in northern Italy. Known historically for being one of the first professional female ensembles in Europe, the donne were also known for their extraordinary virtuosity and musicianship. In Ferrrara, they were occasionally joined by the Neapolitan knight Giulio Cesare Brancaccio, known for his powerful bass voice in addition to his incredibly eccentric personality. Featuring sopranos Anna Schubert and Addy Sterrett, baritone John Buffett, and harpsichordist Ian Pritchard.
Prices range from $35 to $45.