In the Stacks: Musica Spira

Description

After three years, music returns to the George Peabody Library. For the first performance, early-music ensemble Musica Spira will explore the fascinating variety of venues that 17th-century Italian women composed in, including courts, convents, and private academies. Although women have been composing and performing music since antiquity, their contributions have often been overshadowed—17th-century Italy, in particular, was home to significantly more women composers than any other region in Western Europe. This performance will feature music by Francesca Caccini, Barbara Strozzi, Isabella Leonarda, and Lucrezia Vizzana.

Rare works by women authors from the Sheridan Libraries Special Collections will be on display for one night only. Come enjoy an evening of music in one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.

Featuring:

• Paula Maust, Musica Spira Artistic Director, Harpsichord
• Grace Srinivasan, Musica Spira Artistic Director, Soprano
• Amy Domigues, Viola da Gamba
• Crossley Hawn, Soprano

Doors will open at 6 p.m.; seats for ticket holders will be held until 6:20 p.m., after which seating will be open. A standby line will be available at 5 p.m. for those without tickets that would like to enter between 6:20 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (most guests on standby can typically be accommodated). If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email Sam Bessen at sbessen@jhu.edu.