Arcadia Players - New England's Period Instrument Ensemble
Arcadia Players embraces historical performance practice to illuminate and invigorate the great Western heritage of vocal and instrumental music.
Il Pastor Fido (The Faithful Shepherd) Sunday April 14, 2024, 4pm Bombyx Center for Arts and Equality 130 Pine St Northampton, MA 01062 Music inspired by Guarini's play Giovanni Guarini published Il Pastor Fido (The Faithful Shepherd) in 1590. Set in Arcadia, the pastoral tragicomedy became one of the most famous (and controversial) plays of its time. The play inspired musical works by many composers including Giovanni Bononcini, whose secular cantata Siedi Amarilli is a highlight of this program. Mezzo-soprano Christina English is the featured soloist. Guest performers: Cantabile Vocal Ensemble
Arcadia Players’ 2023-2024 concert season is made possible through the support of our patrons and donors, by our media sponsor New England Public Media, and by the Cultural Councils of Amherst and South Hadley, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Arcadia Players is Ensemble-in-Residence at the Arthur F. Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies.