Edipo Tiranno--Free Performance on May 20, 2022
Collectio Musicorum will present Andrea Gabrieli's Edipo Tiranno from 1585 on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Christ and St. Stephen's Church, 120 West 69th Street in Manhattan. The performance starts at 8 PM and is free.
Edipo Tiranno was written for the inauguration of the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, in 1585. This was the first indoor theatre built in Europe in over 1000 years. The theatre still stands, and is known for its permanent scenery, which also dates from this first production and shows the streets of ancient Thebes--the setting for this play. This was Andrea Gabrieli's last composition--he died soon after its performance. While he is not as famous as his nephew--Giovanni Gabrieli--he was well regarded in his lifetime and held the prestigious position of music director at the Cathedral of San Marco in Venice. His music for Edipo Tiranno, to a text by Orsatto Giustiniani who based his work on Sophocles' play, was only performed twice before it disappeared from public view.
Also on the program are some works from ancient Greece--including a chorus from Euripedes' Orestes.
In addition to Gabrieli's setting of Sophocles, the concert also includes performances of the choruses fromt he play in English by the CAI Speech Choir.
The Festival Chorus of Collectio Musicorum will be conducted by artistic director Dr. Jeff S. Dailey.
Note that all attendees must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter the church and wear masks during the performance.
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