Coming up: Sospiri di Mostri
Aberrant and often malevolent creatures have always populated art, literature, and music to no small degree. Whether it be classical tales of heroic conquest – Hercules defeating the Hydra, Ulysses’ escape from the Sirens – or operatic obstacles like Giants and Sea Monsters, these fantastical creatures give shape to our deepest fears and desires.
In Sospiri di Mostri, we explore the realm of monsters through the lens of early music. Our program delves into the imaginations of poets and composers from the medieval through the baroque eras. Fortifying our ranks for this journey, we have two amazing guest artists joining Sospiri – bass-baritone Daryl Yoder and monster scientist Matt Kessen.
Saturday, November 15 at 7:30pm
Olivet Congregational Church ● 1850 Iglehart, Saint Paul, MN
Sunday, November 16 at 4:00pm
The Bakken Museum ● 3537 Zenith Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN
Admission includes access to the museum starting at 3:15pm.
Featuring
Matt Kessen, Monster scientist
Janna Kysilko, Soprano
Daryl Yoder, Bass-baritone
Charles Asch, Baroque Cello
Joe Dolson, Baroque Violin
Marco Real-d’Arbelles, Baroque Violin
Phillip Rukavina, Lutes
Steven Zubich, Harpsichord