The Decorated Madrigal.
Richard Pittsinger ~ tenor
Rafa Prendergast ~ violin
Kevin Devine ~ harpsichord
Jason Priset ~ theorbo
Some of the most virtuosic and stunning music of the 17th century emerged from the practice of writing divisions on Renaissance madrigals. The evocative madrigals, from masters like Palestrina, Cipriano de Rore, and Lassus, become greater than the sum of their parts when embellished by the likes of Rognoni and Bassano. Intermittently, we bring you songs and dances by Monteverdi, Frescobaldi, and more, to cleanse the palate.
Richard Pittsinger, Rafa Prendergast, Kevin Devine, and Jason Priset all share a deep love for early 17th-century repertoire. They collaborated for the first time during a production of Luigi Rossi’s Orfeo, and are thrilled to continue to bring this exquisite music to life.
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.