Baroque: Angels Behind the Walls
Friday, Apr 11, 2025 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - Other
Join Patrick Dupre Quigley as he leads chorus and period orchestra in this program that offers a peek into the secret lives of 18th-century nuns.
Journey back to 18th-century Italy, where captivating music blossomed in convents. Antonio Vivaldi, the "Red Priest," composed vibrant choral pieces for Venice's cloistered convent and orphanage, the Ospedale della Pieta, including the beloved Magnificat. Across Italy, talented women like Chiara Margarita Cozzolani and Maria Xaveria Perucona crafted ecstatic compositions that raised eyebrows among religious authorities. Join Patrick Dupre Quigley as he leads chorus and period orchestra in this program that offers a peek into the secret lives of 18th-century nuns.
Location
Church of the Little Flower 2711 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Map)
Contact Information
Seraphic Fire Box Office
305-285-9060
seraphicfire.org/baroque/baroque-angels-behind-the-walls.html