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Grachtenfestival: Michela Amici & Irene Sorozabal
About the event
Mezzo-soprano Irene Sorozabal and harpist Michela Amici present a program of 17th-century vocal music from Italy and Spain. You will hear songs by Barbara Strozzi and others, accompanied by the Baroque harp. The concert takes place in the courtyard of the Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam during the Grachtenfestival. Vocal music from 17th-century Italy and Spain Irene Sorozábal and Michela Amici present a program of vocal music from 17th-century Italy and Spain. In songs by Barbara Strozzi and her contemporaries, the text takes center stage. The Baroque harp provides a direct and restrained accompaniment. Additionally, you will hear rhythmic and more theatrical works that showcase a different palette of colors. Music in the courtyard of the Canal Museum The concert takes place in the courtyard of the Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam, part of the Grachtenfestival. The location lends the music an intimate atmosphere, right in the heart of the historic canal belt. The musicians Mezzo-soprano Irene Sorozábal studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory and sings with ensembles such as Cappella Amsterdam and the Netherlands Chamber Choir. She focuses on early music and works from historical performance practice. Harpist Michela Amici performs internationally as a soloist and continuo player and has collaborated with Holland Baroque, among others. She was artist in residence at Muziekgebouw in de Branding. Interested in this concert? Are you interested in this concert? Use the link on this page for more information and tickets.
