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A man plays the theorbo - text reads: Chamber Concert | The Italian Connection event will occur on Feb 16, 7:30PM at the First Baptist Church
Portland Baroque Orchestra | The Italian Connection: the Theater of Stylus Fantasticus
The following description was submitted by the event organizer.
In the same way that chiaroscuro paintings evoke strong emotions through bold contrasts, so too does music’s Stylus fantasticus through frequent juxtapositions of free fantasy with measured counterpoint. Emanating from Italy, this theatrical style infused the spirit of the Baroque both in performance and composition, culminating here in Corelli’s famed variations on ‘‘madness.’’ Prepare for a musical rollercoaster.
Join one hour before the performance for a pre-concert talk about the program.