Passamezzo Moderno - Presented by sf Early Music Society at California Jazz Conservatory

Early 17th century music is perfect for showing improvisation in the Baroque, and the musical innovations of 1629 Venice were a giant leap forward in Baroque instrumental music. Passamezzo Moderno will feature works by Dario Castello, Biagio Marini, and Guiseppe Scarani, all published or written in Venice in 1629, as well works by 17th century Italian women composers, Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre and Isabella Leonarda, in honor of International Women’s Day 2015. Featuring Bruce Chrisp on sackbut, Jonathan Davis on harpsichord, David Granger on dulcian and Alicia Yang and Ondine Young on violin...

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Early 17th century music is perfect for showing improvisation in the Baroque, and the musical innovations of 1629 Venice were a giant leap forward in Baroque instrumental music. Passamezzo Moderno will feature works by Dario Castello, Biagio Marini, and Guiseppe Scarani, all published or written in Venice in 1629, as well works by 17th century Italian women composers, Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre and Isabella Leonarda, in honor of International Women’s Day 2015. Featuring Bruce Chrisp on sackbut, Jonathan Davis on harpsichord, David Granger on dulcian and Alicia Yang and Ondine Young on violin. passamezzomoderno.com

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