Fresh from performing Vivaldi at the Royal Opera House in London, countertenor Meili Li joins Dunedin Consort for an evening of Italian baroque delights for voice, violins, and recorder. Vivaldi and Handel conjure beating hearts, tender kisses, and deep longing in the spectacular setting of St. Cecilia’s Hall.
📅 Tuesday, September 3rd – 19:30
📍 St Cecilia’s Hall, 50 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG
🎟️ Free on Eventbrite
Programme
A. Vivaldi – Qual per ignoto calle, RV 677
G. F. Handel – Trio sonata Op. 2, No.5 in G minor HWV 390
A. Vivaldi – “Sol da te” from Orlando Furioso, RV 728
A. Scarlatti – Bella dama di nome Santa, H.743
A. Caldara – Trio sonata in D minor, Op. 1 No. 12
G.F. Handel – Mi palpita’il cor, HWV 132c
The event is sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance.
The event is part of Curious, the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s festival of knowledge. Curious brings together a range of leading thinkers and invites anyone who is curious-minded to come together to learn, discuss big ideas, ask questions, and get curious across two weeks of free events.
Check out the full programme of events here.
