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Genre: Orchestral performance

Orpheus' Treasure Trove – Cantabile!

The most beautiful arias from the early 18th century with soprano Maria Keohane.

In the early decades of the 18th century, a new trend emerged where beautiful arias were accompanied by a violin or a cello. Here, we get to enjoy exquisite singing and captivating instrumental music with the great Swedish soprano Maria Keohane.

Some of the composers who embraced the new style were Alessandro Scarlatti, Antonio Caldara, Giovanni Bononcini, and Nicola Porpora – the latter, in addition to writing over 50 operas and numerous other compositions, also taught several renowned singers, including the castrato Farinelli.

Since its establishment in 2015, Orpheus Baroque Stockholm has become an indispensable part of the capital's music scene and a meeting place for both philharmonic musicians and some of Sweden's leading freelance baroque musicians.

The artistic directors are the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's solo cellist Johannes Rostamo and the lutenist Jonas Nordberg. The ensemble's more chamber music-oriented approach, as we encounter here, is presented under the banner of Orpheus’ Treasure Trove.

The most beautiful arias from the early 18th century with soprano Maria Keohane.

Sunday 9 February 2025 16.00

Ends approximately 18.00

Price:

300 SEK

In the early decades of the 18th century, a new trend emerged where beautiful arias were accompanied by a violin or a cello. Here, we get to enjoy exquisite singing and captivating instrumental music with the great Swedish soprano Maria Keohane.

Some of the composers who embraced the new style were Alessandro Scarlatti, Antonio Caldara, Giovanni Bononcini, and Nicola Porpora – the latter, in addition to writing over 50 operas and numerous other compositions, also taught several renowned singers, including the castrato Farinelli.

Since its establishment in 2015, Orpheus Baroque Stockholm has become an indispensable part of the capital's music scene and a meeting place for both philharmonic musicians and some of Sweden's leading freelance baroque musicians.

The artistic directors are the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's solo cellist Johannes Rostamo and the lutenist Jonas Nordberg. The ensemble's more chamber music-oriented approach, as we encounter here, is presented under the banner of Orpheus’ Treasure Trove.

  • The music

    Approximate times
  • Nicola Porpora Sinfonia da camera in D major op 2:4
    11 min
  • Nicola Porpora Giusto amor tu che m’accendi from Gli orti esperidi
    5 min
  • Alessandro Scarlatti From Appena chiudo gl’occhi ”Il sogno” - Cantata for soprano, violin and basso continuo
    12 min
  • Alessandro Scarlatti Sonata a quattro No. 1 in f minor for string quartet
    6 min
  • Intermission
    25 min
  • Antonio Caldara Introduzione from La morte d'Abel
    4 min
  • Antonio Caldara Fortuna e speranza from Nitocri
    10 min
  • Antonio Maria Bononcini Sonata da camera detta la Comodina in D major for cello and basso continuo
    8 min
  • Giovanni Battista Bononcini Io per me voglio goder from Polifemo
    5 min

  • Participants

  • Maria Keohane soprano
  • Elin Gabrielsson violin
  • Emma Nyman violin
  • Christopher Öhman viola
  • Louise Agnani cello
  • Johannes Rostamo cello
  • Jonas Nordberg theorbo
  • Marcus Mohlin harpsichord

Sunday 9 February 2025 16.00

Ends approximately 18.00

Price:

300 SEK


Useful information for your visit.

Since its formation in 2015, Orpheus Baroque has grown into an important part of the capital city’s music offering, serving as a meeting place for orchestra members and some of Sweden’s foremost freelance Baroque musicians.