Ecstasy & Melancholy: A Visual Journey

Come experience the Passion and Drama of early Baroque music with Cleveland's Affekt Ensemble as we bring you on a dramatic journey of aural and visuals for this one-night only event at Resonance Events on May 12th!

From Judith's fearless annihilation of an Assyrian general, to Phaeton's prideful fall from the Sun God's chariot, Affekt Ensemble juxtaposes each image with music by a contemporary of the artist, guiding you through a dramatic journey of Ecstasy and Melancholy.

Be transported back in time to 17th-century Italy and France as Affekt Ensemble's breathtaking music and visuals come to life on stage!

About Resonance Masters' Series

The Resonance Masters' Series has served as the classical arm of Resonance at Soma Towers since 2017. We believe that music can express that which words cannot; that art exists to shine a light on humanity's greatest ideals; and that beauty and truth do matter. Beethoven once stated that in music, "what is important is the lasting – the eternal." Whether you are a lifelong classical music lover, or just exploring for now, we welcome you to join us in our journey through great music written for the ages.

Located in the intimate Resonance Hall, our Series prioritizes community. Performers regularly engage with audiences in an attempt to bridge the gap between composer and listener. As one of downtown Bellevue's foremost classical music series, the Resonance Masters' Series has featured acclaimed artists such as as Rachel Barton Pine (international), Stephen Stubbs (Boston Early Music Festival), Craig Sheppard (Royal Conservatory and University of Washington), Jinjoo Cho (McGill and Oberlin), Rachel Lee Priday (University of Washington), Daniel Shapiro (Cleveland Institute of Music), Adam Pearl (Peabody Conservatory of Music) and the Eastside's own Sempre Sisters.

About Affekt Ensemble

Jessica Korotkin, baroque cello |
Qin Ying Tan, harpsichord |
Guillermo Salas-Suárez, baroque violin