Alltid densamme – Cristina Amaranta, Queen of Sweden

To mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626–1689), this concert brings to life, through words, music and performance, the eventful life of one of the most charismatic figures of the 17th century and an outstanding figure in women’s history.
Shaped from an early age by an unconventional spirit and remarkable independence, Christina defied the expectations of her time: she refused to marry, abdicated the throne, converted to Catholicism and left Sweden. She spent the second half of her life in Rome, where she left her mark on artistic and political life. She loved both men and women, baffled and fascinated those around her, supported artists, and moved with confidence in the circles of popes and cardinals.
The title «Alltid densamme» («Always the Same») refers to the motto of the Order of the Amaranth, which she founded. The monologues are based on historical sources.

With

Deda Cristina Colonna (acting/recitation); Mara Galassi (double harp); Gala di Benedetto (dance/performance)

Program

Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Allemanda*
Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713): Adagio aus Sonate Nr. 1, op. 1 (1785)*
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Toccata per Milone*
Anonym (17th century): Spagnoletta
Jordi Rodriguez (17th century): Adagio
Bellerofonte Castaldi (1580–1649): Laurina corrente (1622)*
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Aria Prima (1702)*
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Passagagli*
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Variazioni per il Paggio tedesco*
Anonym (17th century): Pavana
Anonym (17th century): Corrente
Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643): Capriccio di durezze (1624)*
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Allemanda*
Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713): Grave (1785)*
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Bizzarria*
Anonym (17th century): Romanesca
Philippe de Lahaey (17th centuryt): Courante & Sarabande
Georg Friedrich Händel (1685–1759): Lascia ch’io pianga (1717)*

* Manuscript: Berlin State Library, S.B.P.K. Landsberg 215

Info

Einführung von Deda Cristina Colonna um 12:00 und 19:15 Uhr.
Bitte beachten Sie: Diese Veranstaltung ist nicht im Saisonabo des Gare du Nord inbegriffen.

Duration

75 minutes, no break

Prices

Category 1: CHF 55.00
Seats in the bleachers and in the front ground-level rows.

Category 2: CHF 40.00
Seats in the back ground-level rows and directly in front of the bleachers.

Category 2: CHF 17.00
KulturLegi

Students and apprentices receive free admission to Category 2 seats, if available.

Note on ticket sales: Only a portion of the total ticket allocation is available through the Gare du Nord website. Additional tickets can be purchased directly from → Freunde Alter Musik Basel.

Links

→ famb.ch