I had the pleasure of speaking with artistic director Matthew White about the Early Music performance Monteverdi Vespers of 1610.
I asked Matthew to give me a general overview of the Early Music Community.
He explained that Early Music promotes music making that takes into account the expressive tools of when a particular piece of music was conceived. The society’s philosophy of music making is to be true to the “time and circumstance” of a piece.
What is especially unique about Monteverdi Vespers of 1610?
Monteverdi Vespers is arguably the most important piece of the late renaissance/early baroque period because it represents the transition from the old traditions and the new style. It was also fantastically entertaining, and astonishing well put together; it starts with a bang and ends with a bang. It is jammed packed with full parts for instruments that are not common anymore, such as the cornetto, a sort of half-trumpet and half-recorder sounding instrument, similar to the human voice. The piece contains a plethora of exotic, fun instruments.
Who are the Artists performing?
This piece is a fully profession production, with twenty instruments, and thirty singers.
Who is best suited to enjoy this performance?
Matthew said this production is the perfect gateway drug to classical music, to be enjoyed by anyone. You don’t need a PHD to enjoy this rare world-class production. Monteverdi Vespers is a Masterpiece to be enjoyed by all.
Want to learn more? Visit the Early Music website here