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Barbara Strozzi: portret in vijf akten - Hana Blažíková + Dorothee Mields
Barbara Strozzi: portrait in five acts - Hana Blažíková + Dorothee Mields
Event by: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Location: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Piet Heinkade 1, Amsterdam - Amsterdam-Oost
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Experience the story of Barbara Strozzi, who found her way to success without financial support with impressive compositions on March 8, 2026 in the Music Building!
In the Venice of 1650, composer and singer Barbara Strozzi defied all conventions. She fought her way to a successful composing career without financial support thanks to sublime songs that she published herself. In 2025, Strozzi is known as one of the most talented and productive creators of her time. Hathor Consort colors the silhouette of this pioneer with historical instruments and the sublime soprano voices of Dorothee Mields and Hana Blažíková.
Program:
7 p.m. / Early music lecture
by Saskia Törnqvist
8:15 p.m. / Main program
Cantatas, arias and duets by Barbara Strozzi
In the Venice of 1650, composer and singer Barbara Strozzi defied all conventions. She fought her way to a successful composing career without financial support thanks to sublime songs that she published herself. In 2025, Strozzi is known as one of the most talented and productive creators of her time. Hathor Consort colors the silhouette of this pioneer with historical instruments and the sublime soprano voices of Dorothee Mields and Hana Blažíková.
Program:
7 p.m. / Early music lecture
by Saskia Törnqvist
8:15 p.m. / Main program
Cantatas, arias and duets by Barbara Strozzi
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