Monteverdi String Band
The Madrigal Reimagined
Hannah Ely (Soprano), Toby Carr (Lute & Theorbo)

Monteverdi’s powerfully poignant settings nestle with virtuosic ornamental reworkings of madrigals, instrumental preludes, and canzonas by Rore, Palestrina, Bovicelli, and Caccini to create miniature scenes, framed by short, topical readings from the worlds of music, dance and theatre.
Hannah Ely soprano
Toby Carr lute & theorbo
Oliver Webber and Theresa Caudle violins
Wendi Kelly and David Brooker violas
Mark Caudle bass violin
‘Behind the Music’ FREE pre-concert talk: 6.45pm
Leamington Music
Tue, 25 February 2025
St Mary's Church, Warwick
7:30pm
£13 - 28, concessions
Full Event Details
The Monteverdi String Band return with a fascinating programme that explores the blossoming and transformation of the Italian madrigal as reflected in diverse settings from solo voice and lute to a full string band. We will discover every facet of the madrigal’s transformative journey from gentle part song to one of the dramatic cornerstones of opera.
Monteverdi’s powerfully poignant settings nestle with virtuosic ornamental reworkings of madrigals, instrumental preludes, and canzonas by Rore, Palestrina, Bovicelli, and Caccini to create miniature scenes, framed by short, topical readings from the worlds of music, dance and theatre.
Hannah Ely soprano
Toby Carr lute & theorbo
Oliver Webber and Theresa Caudle violins
Wendi Kelly and David Brooker violas
Mark Caudle bass violin
‘Behind the Music’ FREE pre-concert talk: 6.45pm
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Mary's Church, Warwick
St Mary's Church, Warwick
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