Welcome to Early Music Society of the Islands
Victoria, B.C., Canada
The Society is currently in its 26th concert season
special concert
Sinfonia New York (USA)
Nell Snaidas, soprano
Patricia Beaman and Carlos Fittante, dancers
The Art and the Ecstacy of the Chaconne
Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 6:45 pm
Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora at Quadra
The chaconne was considered so lascivious that it was often banned, but it inspired the highest art of the baroque, including works by Bach and Purcell. New York's leading period instrument orchestra and two baroque dancers explore the gamut of chaconnes from the sexy to the sublime.
"impeccable, thoughtfully shaped, dramatically taut." — New York Times
Visit http://www.gemsny.org/sinfonianewyork.html
Members $26; Adults $30; Seniors/Students $28;
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- Buy single tickets on line (service charge per order)
- Phone orders: (250) 386-6121 (service charge per ticket
- Book Store Sales: For about three weeks prior to each concert, a limited number of single tickets will also be available at Munro's Books (Government St) and Ivy's Book Shop (Oak Bay Ave).
- Purchase in person at the Royal or McPherson Box Office (NO service charges)
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