Journey through 17th-century innovation with three violins, lute, guitar, viol, and harpsichord—a wonderfully large group for us that unlocks thrillingly rich and varied ensemble textures! This exceptional gathering of musicians dives into a vibrant array of works, showcasing music by Isabella Leonarda, Francesco Corbetta, Francesca Caccini, and Heinrich Schmelzer. We are thrilled to launch the Early Music America 2026 Summit here in Seattle as its opening concert
Program:
Sonata XVI by Giovanni Battista Fontana (1589-1630)
Sinfonia I from “La Liberazione di Ruggiero” by Francesca Caccini (1587-1640)
La Cecchina and Sonata sopra Bergamasca by Salomone Rossi (1570-1630)
Sinfonia a 2 by Francesco Corbetta (1615-1681)
Sonata in Ecco by Biagio Marini (1594-1663)
Sonata for 3 violins by Giovanni Battista Buonamente (1595-1642)
Concerto “Sentinella” by Adam Jarzębski (1590-1648)
Sonata III a 3 by Antonio Bertali (1605-1669)
Ciacona by Francesco Corbetta
Sonata IX by Isabella Leonarda (1620-1704)
Sonata for 3 violins by Heinrich Schmelzer (c.1620-1680)
