Her Father’s Voice

Fieri Consort

Helen Charlston, Hannah Ely, Richard Robbins, Ben Rowarth singers
Harry Buckoke bass viol
Toby Carr theorbo
Aileen Henry harp

Wise Child Theatre

Susannah Austin, Henry Bauckham, Tama Phethean, Ruby Richardson, Simon Weir actors

Henry Bauckham writer, director

At a time when opera was being birthed and women were commonly trapped into lives of prayer or servitude, a 17th-century Venetian woman, Barbara Strozzi, became one of the most prolific published composers of her age, transcending the normal fate of women.

Within an immersive theatre experience, this talented team of young performers tells the true story of Barbara's life: the support of her libertarian father, her loves, losses and success. It challenges the slanders against her reputation and highlights the plight of female composers throughout history.

Music by Strozzi, Nicolò Fontei and Claudio Monteverdi.

Supported by the Ambache Charitable Trust – raising the profile of music by women

Supported by The Behrens Foundation

Supported by the Gemma Trust

Supported by the Angel Music Trust