Conductor

An Operatic Nanny Romp through 17th-Century Italy.

Concerto Romano

Emmanuel Church Boston

Blue Heron’s exploration of the Italian madrigal continues with a new program featuring settings of dramatic scenes by Torquato Tasso, with music by the great Giaches de Wert & others.

EPSG:4326

Tasso & Wert

First Church in Cambridge

In a dispute with Fortuna and Virtù over supremacy over humankind, Amor seeks to prove that love alone stands above all else. Thus Poppea rises to become Empress of Rome through Nero's love for her – and yet: “love” is the wrong word. What is at play is an erotic driving force, through which manipulation is carried out ruthlessly and power is exercised. Whoever loves has already lost, and anyone who stands in the way of Poppea's interests is mercilessly cast aside – Nero's wife Ottavia as well as the teacher and philosopher Seneca. With sensuous delight and without remorse, accompanied by some of the most beautiful and passionate music early Baroque opera has to offer, Poppea and Nero revel in their victory.

Conductor

Alessandro Quarta

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 20 - Jul 17, 2027

L'incoronazione Di Poppea · Oper Köln

Past events

Jun 13, 2025

Concerto Romano · Boston Early Music Festival

Mar 23, 2024

Tasso & Wert · Blue Heron

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in L'incoronazione di Poppea by Monteverdi

Oper Köln

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