Vivaldi: But Not "The Seasons" Online Release

For this online release of our November 6 in-person concert, Rezonance once again brings you the vocal pyrotechnics of coloratura soprano Vania Chan, this time with arias by Antonio Vivaldi. Some, such as the Domine Deus from his "Gloria", may be familiar, while others are the hidden gems you have come to expect from Rezonance programming. Get to know a different side of Vivaldi's orchestral music as well, with a selection of his concerti for strings - no one instrument gets to shine in these concerti that showcase the entire orchestra.

Active among early music performers since 2012, Rezonance Baroque Ensemble is one of the most exciting groups on Toronto's classical music scene. Unafraid of improvisation and experimenting with new concert formats, and already known for giving entrancing performances that resonate with today’s audiences, Rezonance is well on its way to becoming one of the foremost chamber music interpreters in Toronto. Inspired by history and informed by the present, Rezonance leads audiences through the discovery of under-appreciated and unusual works, and new ways of hearing the classics, in a manner that is intimate, accessible, and fun, while maintaining the highest possible artistry.

Vania Lizbeth Chan is a versatile artist, active in the fields of vocal performance and academia (M.M., Manhattan School of Music; PhD, York University). A lyric coloratura soprano, Vania’s voice has been described as “gently shimmering” (Opera News, NY) and “lovely and agile” (@KarasReviews). She has performed in Canada and internationally, making her Carnegie Hall debut as a 1st prize winner in the Barry Alexander International Competition (NY). Vania recently toured Europe, performing the music of Claude Vivier (Soundstreams). In September, she premiered the role of Wenli in City Opera Vancouver's production of Chinatown. Vania's Fall 2022 performances include singing with Toronto's Glenn Gould foundation (GlennGould@90), the role of Eurydice (Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld, Toronto Operetta Theatre), the role of Celia (Mozart's Lucio Silla with Voicebox: Opera in Concert), and singing with the Toronto Consort in their Praetorious Christmas Vespers concert. Vania is thrilled to be performing again with Rezonance Baroque Ensemble!

Join Rezan and Dave before the concert online for an informative and entertaining introduction, as well as afterward for an interactive Q&A session.

How it works:

After purchasing your ticket here, you will receive an email confirmation. The day before the concert (Thursday December 15), you will receive another email reminder with the YouTube link for the concert. On concert day, Friday December 16 at 7:30pm ET, simply join Dave & Rezan on YouTube at this link. The presentation will start with them giving a live introduction, followed by a stream of the 1-hour performance, and then a live post-concert Q&A chat with both of them. If you have a YouTube or Google account, you can simply log in, and then participate in this chat. The video will remain available to view at your leisure until Sunday December 25.

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Rezonance would like to gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts in making this concert possible.

The Programme:

Concerto for strings in C Major, RV 110

I. Allegro

II. Largo

III. Allegro

“Con cento, e cento baci” from La verità in cimento, RV 739

Concerto for strings in G minor, RV 157

I. Allegro

II. Largo

III. Allegro

“Vedro con mio diletto” from Il giustino, RV 717

Concerto for Lute, RV 93

II. Largo

“Domine Deus” from Gloria, RV 589

“Alma oppressa da sorte crudele” from La fida ninfa, RV 714

Concerto for strings in G minor, RV 156

I. Allegro

II. Adagio

III. Allegro

Concerto for strings in C Major, RV 114

I. Allegro

II. Adagio

III. Ciaccona