Midtown Concerts: ALBA Consort Venice
Free
The republic of Venice, (La Serenissima) was known as "The Republic of Music" and existed from 697–1797. Venetian culture was influenced by regions incorporated in the republic including North Africa, Cyprus, Greece, and southern Europe. ALBA Consort serenades with vocal and instrumental music of La Serenissima, including Monteverdi, Caccini, Cypriot ballads, and ancient Middle Eastern tunes still popular today.
About Alba Consort
Alba Consort specializes in early music from the Mediterranean to the Middle East, illuminating poetry and improvisation traditions with voice, vielle, oud, lute, and percussion. Performances include at University of Chicago Presents; Early Music Now; Academy of Early Music; GEMS Midtown Concerts; and NY Philharmonic's New World Initiative. ALBA highlights cross-cultural influences through ancient and modern music.
Margo Andrea, mezzo-soprano, vielle, percussion |
Rex Benincasa, percussion, psaltery, hurdy gurdy, & voice |
Jason Priset, lutes & guitars |
Carlo Valte, oud
St. Malachy Roman Catholic Church – The Actors' Chapel
239 W 49th StNew York, NY 10019
United States