Apr4

Villanella, is a form of light Italian secular vocal music which originated in Italy just before the middle of the 16th century. It first appeared in Naples, and influenced the later canzonetta, and from there also influenced the madrigal.

The subject matter is generally rustic, comic, and often satirical; frequently the mannerisms of art music, such as the madrigal, are a subject of parody. The villanelle became one of the most popular forms of song in Italy around mid-century.

May27

Diapente - Strozzi and Casulana

Diapente Renaissance Quintet presents the third concert of their 23/24 season, featuring the music of Maddalena Casulana - the first woman to ever have her music published - and of the incomparable Barbara Strozzi.