Pacific Baroque Festival 2023: Music for Distracted Times

Entry for this Concert is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music Entrance - 900 Johnson Street.

Music for Distracted Times

The 2023 Pacific Baroque Music focuses on the music of 17th and 18th century England. With an ensemble of two violins, two viols, lute, harpsichord and organ, along with the wonderful soprano voice of Arwen Myers, we explore this rich period in music in which the political tumult of the early 1600s gave way to London becoming the largest city in Europe and a centre of artistic expression. Charles II’s reign saw the composition of the first English operas, the opening of the first public concert halls, and an influx of talented musicians from abroad which continued into the 18th century

Friday evening -Alix Goolden Performance Hall -7:30pm/ Doors 7pm- Concert Entry at 900 Johnson St.

A Sad Pavan for these Distracted Times

Cultural activity in England during the 17th century was disrupted by political, religious, and social upheaval; Thomas Tomkins wrote his ‘Sad Pavan’ two weeks after the execution of Charles I and after the destruction of his organ at Worcester Cathedral. He unfortunately did not live to see the restoration of the monarchy and the renewed enthusiasm for the arts brought about by the reign of Charles II. It inspired a rich period of musical innovation, with music written for the church, the court and private salons, and the evolution of a distinctly English musical style epitomized by the music of Henry Purcell.

Performers:

Marc Destrube, violin and artistic director

Kathryn Wiebe, violin

Natalie Mackie, viola da gamba

Eva Lymenstull, viola da gamba

Lucas Harris, archlute

Marco Vitale, harpsichord and organ

Arwen Myers, soprano

 Festival passes (limited amount) are available here:

 https://www.showpass.com/pacific-baroque-festival-pass-2023

Choral Evensong: Sunday, February 19, 2023, Christ Church Cathedral - (Not ticketed)

The Pacific Baroque Festival concludes with a Choral Evensong Service at Christ Church Cathedral, featuring the music of Henry Purcell.