Voices of Music presents: L'Amorosa Ero: The Hero of Love

The popularity of the Italian madrigal in England began in the 1580s and lasted for over 100 years. What makes this performance special is the renaissance Elizabethan viols which are primarily based on the work of John Rose, who was famous by the 1550s for his "vyalls" and other instruments. For the renaissance ideal, the consort was conceived of as a matched set, and all the instruments that will be played in this program were made by one builder, Wesley Brandt, using similar patterns, techniques and timbers based closely on historical models. 

In this genuine dialogue between the soprano and the contemplative playfulness of the Elizabethan viol consort, we will engage the music of Italians such as Monteverdi, Marenzio, and Ferrabosco the Elder, as well as music by their English admirers Dowland, Byrd, Ward, Ferrabosco the Younger and Coperario. 

With the Voice of the Viol consort, and soprano Danielle Reutter-Harrah.

Three Bay Area Performances:

March 28th, 2025, 7pm

First Congregational Church of Palo Alto

1985 Louis Road

Palo Alto, CA 94303

March 29th, 2025, 7:30pm

Old First Presbyterian Church

1751 Sacramento Street, 

San Francisco, CA 94109

March 30th, 2025, 7:30pm

First Church Berkeley UCC 

2330 Durant Ave. (pedestrian and wheelchair entrance on Dana St)

Berkeley, CA 94704

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$5 (full-time students) to $63 (adults under 65).

Presented by Voices of Music