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Step inside Venice of 1595: a city of canals, masks and power. In the famous St. Mark’s Basilica, Marino Grimani is crowned Doge, the political head of the Venetian Republic. Such an impressive ceremony called for equally impressive music.

Marino Grimani’s love of ceremony and state festivals fuelled an extraordinary musical bounty during his reign and formed the background to the musical riches of the period, especially to the works of Giovanni Gabrieli. With cornetts, sackbuts and an all-male consort, Paul McCreesh exploits the dazzling polyphony of Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli’s music. The theatrical and ceremonious performance is sure to captivate.

You can also watch the performance live for €9,99 via www.emtv.online! Click here to learn more.

With introduction by Annelies Andries (7:15 pm, language: Dutch) and Q&A (after the concert, language: English), both in the Fentener van Vlissingenfoyer (limited capacity).

Photo credit: Andrew Staples.