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MUSIC THROUGH WINDOWS

Baroque Encounter has on occasion ventured into the theatrical world of costumed, choreographed and semi-staged productions.  Below is one of those productions involving larger forces of performers (both on- and off-stage).  These are all available to be revived - please contact us to discuss!

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A semi-staged, fully costumed performance of dramatic scenes witnessed as though passing open windows. 
  • A couple's first stolen embraces after their engagement is promised, only to be broken by an unexpected abduction.  (Handel's Rinaldo)
  • An attempted suicide - Believing all is lost, a king attempts to end his pain by taking poison.  His wife arrives in time to switch the poison for a sleeping draught and all is saved.  (Handel's Tolomeo)
  • A prison break - A prison guard is swayed by a beautiful prisoner's innocence to break his orders and help obtain her freedom.  (Handel's Theodora)
  • A fierce battle of wills - for important (but secret) reasons a husband cannot turn to look at his wife.  His wife, perhaps understandably, cannot comprehend her husband's apparent coldness and a fight ensues... with disastrous consequences.  (Gluck's Orpheus and Euridice)

Presented by soprano, counter tenor, recorders, cello and harpsichord.

"...resplendently baroque..."  Early Music Today
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