Hidden Women of Rome: Lost Music of Sacred Divas

Step into the opulent world of 17th-century Rome, where rebellious Queen Christina of Sweden championed musical brilliance in both the court and the convent. This program unveils the sensational, operatic sacred works sung by virtuosic nuns—music long hidden behind cloistered walls.

Alongside instrumental gems by Corelli and Scarlatti, modern premieres of Alessandro Melani’s vocal works—unheard for over 300 years—bring to life a legacy of mystery, power, and divine brilliance. Experience the soaring voices of extraordinary women (brought to you by Portland Baroque Voices), silenced by history, now restored to their rightful place in the musical canon.

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Katherine Pease & John Saurenman

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