Works for Violin, Cello, Theorbo, Harpsichord, and Vocalist
Each festival season, we strive to introduce our audience to a new composer through this series. This year, we spotlight Isabella Leonarda, an extraordinary 17th-century composer who defied expectations as a nun to become one of the most prolific female composers of her time. Known for her intricate and expressive sacred works, Leonarda’s music is rich with emotional depth and masterful counterpoint. This concert invites you to explore her groundbreaking contributions and experience the timeless beauty of her compositions.

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Program

ISABELLA LEONARDA Trio Sonata, Op. 16, No. 1

ANTONIA BEMBO Ha che l’absence est un cruel martire

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH The Art of Fugue

13a. Contrapunctus 13 a 3 a) Forma recta
13b. Contrapunctus inversus a 3 ß) Forma inversa

ISABELLA LEONARDA Motet, Op. 13, No. 2

ISABELLA LEONARDA Trio Sonata, Op. 16, No. 7