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In Search of Francesca Cuzzoni
24
May
2025
19:00 - 20:00
Details and programme
IN SEARCH OF FRANCESCA CUZZONI
Francesca Cuzzoni, Haendel’s first Cleopatra and Rodelinda, was one of the most famous sopranos of the Baroque period — not to mention the famous rival of Faustina Bordoni, the wife of Johann Hasse. During our musical archaeology, we have researched some of her lesser-known roles for your listening pleasure.
Music by G. Bononcini, N. Porpora, J. A. Hasse and G. F. Haendel
Liesl Odenweller, Soprano
Venice Music Project Ensemble
** Note: All tickets include visit to the Tiepolo Museum 30 minutes before **
How to get there
Scuola Grande dei Carmini,
Dorsoduro 2616 - 2617
Venezia, Veneto 30123 Italia
Venezia, Veneto 30123 Italia
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IN SEARCH OF FRANCESCA CUZZONI
Francesca Cuzzoni, Haendel’s first Cleopatra and Rodelinda, was one of the most famous sopranos of the Baroque period — not to mention the famous rival of Faustina Bordoni, the wife of Johann Hasse. During our musical archaeology, we have researched some of her lesser-known roles for your listening pleasure.
Music by G. Bononcini, N. Porpora, J. A. Hasse and G. F. Haendel
Liesl Odenweller, Soprano
Venice Music Project Ensemble
** Note: All tickets include visit to the Tiepolo Museum 30 minutes before **