A programme of vocal and instrumental music from Venice and the Dalmatian Coast, this is a rare chance to hear composers born on the Adriatic coast in present-day Croatia, whose early baroque works are seldom heard today. This area of the Mediterranean was part of the Venetian Republic, and it was common for its composers to further their studies (and find fame) by publishing their intriguing and virtuosic works across the Adriatic in Italy. In a programme devised by Croatian-born Bojan Čičić, enjoy composers such as Ioannis Lucacich de Sebenico, Gabrielo Puliti and Vicentio Jelich whose vocal works will be juxtaposed with instrumental works by Venice-based composers, Usper, Kapsberger, Bassano, and Rossi.

Artists

The Marian Consort

Alexandra Kidgell soprano
Rory McCleery countertenor, artistic director
David de Winter, Will Wright tenor
Christopher Webb bass

Illyria Consort

Bojan Čičić violin, artistic director
Steven Devine organ
Toby Carr theorbo
Gawain Glenton cornetto

Programme

Francesco Usper Ave Maria à 6

Gabriele Usper Sonata à 3 per doi Soprani

Gabriello Puliti En dilectus meus

Vinko Jelić Bone Jesu, Exultate Deo

Julije Skjavetić Ave Maria

Ivan Lukačić Quam pulchra es, Sicut cedrus, Panis Angelicus

Tomaso Cecchini Al vivo sol, Sonata Sesta, Settima e Ottava, Surge propera