On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s Letter to Christina of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany
On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s Letter to Christina of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Loyola University Chicago, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago, the Italian Cultural Institute and ItalCultura.
Mr. Spears will perform lute music composed by both Galileo’s father, Vincenzo, and brother, Michelangelo, as well as by Galileo Galilei himself. The Chamber Choir will perform Vincenzo’s setting of the Psalm, “In exitu Israel”, madrigals by Monteverdi, works by Caccini, and other contemporary Italian compositions.
Skowronski Music Hall – 1020 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL
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