About This Event

Musica Antica Rotherhithe is set to transport audiences back to the opulent world of 17th-century Venice with a captivating programme titled "La Decima Musa", or "The Tenth Muse". This rare musical offering will grace the stage of St Cecilia's Hall on Monday 31 August. The concert delves into the Golden Age of Venetian Opera, showcasing a selection of exquisite cantatas and opera extracts from the pivotal decade of 1650-1660. What makes this performance particularly extraordinary is that many of these musical gems have remained unheard in public for well over three and a half centuries, offering a unique glimpse into a forgotten era of operatic splendour. The virtuosic talents of mezzo-soprano Camilla Seale and countertenor Tristram Cooke will bring these rediscovered works to life. Their performances are inspired by meticulous research into surviving payment records from the vibrant Venetian theatres of the time, promising an authentic and deeply resonant experience. Tickets for this exceptional event are affordably priced, ranging from £5 to £15, making it an accessible opportunity to witness a significant revival of early opera.

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Hotels within walking distance of St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh.