Early Music Hawaii presents “Seasons of Love • A Madrigalian Tale”
March 21
Theater, poetry and music meet to dramatic effect in this unique collaboration between locally-based actors and the Early Music Hawaii Singers. Europe enjoyed a new musical obsession beginning in the 16th and early 17th centuries—the secular madrigal. Born and developed in Italy, this dramatic and poetic genre took root throughout Europe, reaching a creative peak in the hands of composers like Arcadelt, Marenzio, Gesualdo, Monteverdi, Morley, Weelkes and a host of others. Similar compositions in France, Germany and Spain added to the expressive musical tapestry.