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Yes, Yes and Yes! 17th century cantatas of love and passion by Marc'Antonio Pasqualini.

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Ensemble LAureateEric Brenner ~ countertenor
Dongsok Shin ~ virginal
Christa Patton ~ Baroque harp

A superstar of 17th-century Rome, castrato Marc’Antonio Pasqualini premiered works by Luigi Rossi, Stefano Landi, and Marco Marazzoli, and composed nearly two hundred and fifty of his own cantatas, rarely performed today. Ensemble L’Aureate recreates the rarified sounds of palatial 17th-century Rome featuring Marc’Antonio Pasqualini's three cantatas that begin with the text, "Si ch'io voglio..!"

Ensemble L’Aureate strives to amplify storytelling through the marriage of music and literature. Whether sung, recited, or set to music L’Aureate is dedicated to the musical enhancement of the spoken word. Baroque harpist, Christa Patton is joined by countertenor, Eric Brenner and keboardist, Dongsok Shin.

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1:15–2:00 pm
All concerts are free; no tickets or reservations are necessary.

In person at St. Malachy's Church, 239 West 49th Street, Manhattan

Live stream details: You can watch it on your computer in any of two places by clicking on the name you wish: our website or YouTube.

Midtown Concerts sponsors lunchtime performances of music of the 18th century and earlier. Ensembles are chosen by a panel of early music specialists from the metropolitan area.

Time: Thursdays, 1:15–2:00 pm
All concerts are free; no tickets or reservations are necessary.

Concerts are in person at St. Malachy's Church, 239 West 49th Street, Manhattan, AND live streamed.