Alltid densamme – Cristina Amaranta, Queen of Sweden
Freunde Alter Musik Basel
Alltid densamme © Antonio La Fosca_Dagmar Puzberg
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); 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
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Toccata [per] Milone*
Anonym (17. Jahrhundert): Spagnoletta
Jordi Rodriguez (17. Jahrhundert): Adagio
Bellerofonte Castaldi (1580–1649): Laurina corrente
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Aria Prima (1702)*
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Passagagli*
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Variazioni per il Paggio tedesco*
Anonym (17. Jahrhundert): Pavana
Anonym (17. Jahrhundert): Corrente
Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643): Capriccio di durezze
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Allemanda*
Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713): Grave
Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710): Bizzarria*
Anonym (17. Jahrhundert): Romanesca
Philippe de Lahaey (17. Jahrhundert): Courante & Sarabande
Georg Friedrich Händel (1685–1759): Lascia ch’io pianga* Manuscript: Berlin State Library, S.B.P.K. Landsberg 215
- Info
Recommended age: 15 and over
- Duration
75 minutes, no break
- Links
→ famb.ch
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