L’Art des Sons
Nonsuch Ensemble
April 10th, 7 p.m., Laudamus Auditorium (Canadian Mennonite University), 500 Shaftesbury Blvd.
Step into the golden age of the Baroque as L’Art des Sons traces music’s power to seduce, console, and astonish through French and Italian masterpieces for soprano, traverse flute, and continuo. André Campra’s dramatic cantata “Arion” paints the legendary musician poised between shipwreck and salvation, while Vivaldi’s chamber cantata “All’ombra di sospetto” explores love shaded by jealousy and delight. A sparkling flute sonata by Jean-Marie Leclair completes the program, shimmering with refined French dance rhythms and Italianate virtuosity.
About Nonsuch Ensemble
One of Winnipeg’s premier period instrument groups, the Nonsuch Ensemble consists of cellist Blair Burns, flutist Nancy Hennen, keyboardist Carol Piller and soprano Katy Hedalen. Together, the group explores a vast array of Baroque repertoire ranging from beloved favourites to obscure gems.
