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This stunning 17th-century masque from the early days of opera recounts Cupid's woes when women no longer heed their lovers' desires. Cupid asks Pluto to bring the spirits of women who rejected love up from the underworld to show what fate awaits them in the afterlife. The very non-feminist message is turned on its head with the addition of other Monteverdi songs and original dialogue that create independent characters and a play within a play. Filled with humor (a real three-headed dog!), action, and thrilling music, this production of "Ballo" originated at the Amherst Early Music Festival to a rave response. With music direction by acclaimed lutenist Grant Herreid and choreography by historical dancer Dorothy Olsson, this compelling tale appeals to early music buffs and modern audiences alike
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Amanda Keil, Artistic Director and Producer
Grant Herreid, Music Director
Dorothy Olsson, Choreography and Dance
Lawrence Rosenwald, Narrator and Original Dialogue
musicanuova.org
TABLE SEATING POLICY
Table seating for all seated shows is reserved exclusively for ticket holders who purchase "Table Seating" tickets. By purchasing a "Table Seating" ticket you agree to also purchase a minimum of two food and/or beverage items per person. Table seating is first come, first seated. Please arrive early for the best choice of available seats. Seating begins when doors open. Tables are communal so you may be seated with other patrons. We do not take table reservations.
A standing room area is available by the bar for all guests who purchase "Standing Room" tickets. Food and beverage can be purchased at the bar but there is no minimum purchase required in this area.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or credits.
Amanda Keil, Artistic Director and Producer
Grant Herreid, Music Director
Dorothy Olsson, Choreography and Dance
Lawrence Rosenwald, Narrator and Original Dialogue
musicanuova.org
TABLE SEATING POLICY
Table seating for all seated shows is reserved exclusively for ticket holders who purchase "Table Seating" tickets. By purchasing a "Table Seating" ticket you agree to also purchase a minimum of two food and/or beverage items per person. Table seating is first come, first seated. Please arrive early for the best choice of available seats. Seating begins when doors open. Tables are communal so you may be seated with other patrons. We do not take table reservations.
A standing room area is available by the bar for all guests who purchase "Standing Room" tickets. Food and beverage can be purchased at the bar but there is no minimum purchase required in this area.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or credits.
Artists
Musica Nuova performs Monteverdi's 'Il Ballo delle Ingrate" ("The Ballet of the Ungrateful Women")
Musica Nuova takes its name from the book of songs Le Nuove Musiche, published in 1602 by Florentine composer Giulio Caccini. Caccini was one of the pioneers of monody, a new style of singing that brings out the meaning of the words through ornamentation, varied rhythmic textures, and expressive harmonies. These dramatic songs were the precursor to opera and oratorio, and mark a turning point in the development of solo song.
Founded in 2008, Musica Nuova reflects three years of collaboration between mezzo-soprano Amanda Keil and lutenist Scott Lemire, who actively perform as recitalists in Boston. They joined forces with Suzanne Cartreine, harpsichord, and Joshua Schreiber Shalem, viola da gamba, to form a historically-informed continuo ensemble capable of a wide range of expression and musical color. Collaborators include Bradford Gleim and Thann Scoggin, baritones.
Musica Nuova has already been presented by prestigious local concert series, including the Newton Free Library, the MIT Chapel Series, and Music at St. John’s. They were selected for the 2009 Society for Historically Informed Performance (SoHIP) Summer Concert Series, and will perform on the Taylor House Concert Series in October 2009.
Focusing on the early Italian Baroque in their first season, in December 2008 Musica Nuova presented a program at the Brookline Library and Music at St. John’s entitled Consumer Confidence, exploring the mixed emotions of the holiday season. Their March 2009 program, It’s Complicated, at Newton Free Library and the MIT Chapel Series, recounted the follies of unrequited love. Audience members have praised Musica Nuova for the "seamlessness" of the program, calling it "fun and engaging" and even describing the dramatic idea as "the Bridget Jones of the 17th Century."
Future plans include larger-scale Baroque operas, educational outreach programs, performances in unconventional venues, and collaborations with dancers.
Founded in 2008, Musica Nuova reflects three years of collaboration between mezzo-soprano Amanda Keil and lutenist Scott Lemire, who actively perform as recitalists in Boston. They joined forces with Suzanne Cartreine, harpsichord, and Joshua Schreiber Shalem, viola da gamba, to form a historically-informed continuo ensemble capable of a wide range of expression and musical color. Collaborators include Bradford Gleim and Thann Scoggin, baritones.
Musica Nuova has already been presented by prestigious local concert series, including the Newton Free Library, the MIT Chapel Series, and Music at St. John’s. They were selected for the 2009 Society for Historically Informed Performance (SoHIP) Summer Concert Series, and will perform on the Taylor House Concert Series in October 2009.
Focusing on the early Italian Baroque in their first season, in December 2008 Musica Nuova presented a program at the Brookline Library and Music at St. John’s entitled Consumer Confidence, exploring the mixed emotions of the holiday season. Their March 2009 program, It’s Complicated, at Newton Free Library and the MIT Chapel Series, recounted the follies of unrequited love. Audience members have praised Musica Nuova for the "seamlessness" of the program, calling it "fun and engaging" and even describing the dramatic idea as "the Bridget Jones of the 17th Century."
Future plans include larger-scale Baroque operas, educational outreach programs, performances in unconventional venues, and collaborations with dancers.
additional Monteverdi songs and dialogue