METAMORPHOSIS

Chaired by Deborah Roberts (Artistic Director BREMF)

A behind-the-scenes look at some of the planning and exciting new research behind this year’s Festival and its theme, Metamorphosis.

Her Father’s Voice In discussion with Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras, soprano Hannah Ely will talk about her interest in composer and performer Barbara Strozzi (b.1619) and the musical play about her that Fieri Consort has commissioned (Friday 1 November, 8pm). Hannah will also sing some of Strozzi’s music featured in the play, accompanied by Toby Carr on theorbo.

Lirone in Performance
Harry Buckoke viola da gamba, lirone and Toby Carr theorbo are joined by soprano Hannah Ely in a performance of dramatic music featuring the lirone.