La Compañia – Baroque Echoes
Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre & La Compañia
Details
A stunning journey from the Scottish Highlands to the lively metropolis of Baroque London.
Joined by stunning soprano Jacqueline Porter, Renaissance ensemble La Compañia brings their virtuosity and flair to the hauntingly evocative rhythms and melodies of the Celtic and English Baroque eras.
Directed by Danny Lucin, La Compañia embodies its repertoire with precision, flexibility, and vibrant musicality. Unearthing some of the most beautiful and fascinating music from the 16th and early 17th centuries, the ensemble is recognised as Australia’s preeminent period instrumental group specialising in Renaissance and early Baroque music.
Audiences will embark on a musical journey woven through time. From the Scottish Highlands to the Emerald Isle and the lively metropolis of Baroque London, witness a program of heartfelt laments, graceful ayres and exuberant jigs and reels.
Praise for La Compañia
‘One seldom hears this repertoire as fresh and played with such musicality.’ – MDR Radio (Germany)
‘Joyfully ornamented music with such security in style that is only achieved by the masters in the field.’ – Toccata Journal (Germany)
‘Danny Lucin masters the cornetto with jazzistic flights of fancy, and Rosemary Hodgson plucks the vihuela with stunning virtuosity.’ – Expresso Newspaper (Portugal)
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Artists
La Compañia ensemble
Danny Lucin cornetto, director
Jacqueline Porter soprano
Program
Anonymous
Ireland: Óró Mhór a Mhóirín
An Drumadóir
William Thomson
Scotland: Lochaber
Thomas Oliver & George Boyd
John Anderson My Jo
Henry Purcell
The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act I: If Love’s a Sweet Passion
Strike the Viol
John Playford
Bonny Kathern Loggy
Drive the Cold Winter Away, Bobbing Joe
Series
This production is part of the following series:
Season 2025
Venue
Booking Information
Saturday 1 March 2025 7pm
Duration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
Standard $59 ($49 Concession)
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