Celebrating our 20th anniversary season!

Looking for a summer getaway or an island staycation? Imagine the scenic beauty of Whidbey Island, the fresh sea breeze, and the soundtrack of incredible baroque and classical music filling the air. Lose yourself in the melodies, explore charming island towns, farmer’s markets and local restaurants. Give yourself a chance to unwind, recharge, and experience the magic of Whidbey!

Schedule:

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - The Siren’s Call: Venetian Baroque and the Sea
Join the Whidbey Island Music Festival for an enchanting evening of Venetian Baroque music, where the timeless allure of the sea takes center stage. From the tempestuous fury of Vivaldi’s concertos, evoking crashing waves and stormy skies, to the sensuous and romantic melodies of gondola songs, this concert captures the beating heart of Venice's maritime soul.

Just as Venice's history is inextricably linked to its lagoon, Whidbey Island's spirit is shaped by its coastline. You’ll experience the maritime heritage of Venice through the exquisite artistry of Baroque masters, and celebrate the eternal connection between Venice and the sea.

From Campra’s Carnaval de Venise, Vivaldi and Torelli’s exquisite concertos, arias by Hasse and popular gondola songs from the 18th century, this is a trip to Venice you can make all in one afternoon! 

Program:
Suite from Carneval de Venice by André Campra
Concerti Musicali, Op. 6 No. 10 in d minor by Giuseppe Torelli
"La Tempesta" concerto for violin and orchestra by Antonio Vivaldi
Aria: Finché un zeffiro from Ezio, by GF Handel

Intermission

Concerto for strings, RV 114 by Vivaldi
Concerto for lute and viola d'amore by Vivaldi
Aria: Pensa che l’amor mio t’offre la vita by Hasse
Per Chiaretta - RV 372a by Vivaldi
Gondola march by Campra
Gondola Songs: La biondina in gondoletta, Cara la mia Ninetta, Con Checca, Betta e Cate

Artists: 
Jacob Perry, tenor
Tekla Cunningham, baroque violin
Cynthia Freivogel, baroque violin
Elizabeth Phelps, baroque violin
Lindsey Strand-Polyak, baroque viola
Elisabeth Reed, baroque cello
Ross Gilliland, baroque bass
Henry Lebedinsky, keyboards
John Lenti, theorbo

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