Aysha Wills, traverso / David Westcombe, traverso / Octavie Dostaler-Lalonde, cello / Artem Belogurov, harpsichord
Music by Ana Bon di Venezia, Wilhelmina von Bayreuth, Duchess Anna Amalia of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttehl, J.F. Kleinknecht.
This program showcases the extraordinary musical contributions of female composers with strong ties to Bayreuth, featuring notable figures such as Ana Bon di Venezia, Wilhelmina von Bayreuth, Duchess Anna Amalia of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttehl, and the only male composer on the program, J.F. Kleinknecht. Ana Bon di Venezia, an Italian composer, singer, and harpsichordist, emerged as a leading musician in Bayreuth under the patronage of Margravine Wilhelmine. Her prolific output of chamber music, operas, and arias, praised for its beauty and expressiveness, solidified her reputation as one of the foremost female composers of her time. The Margravine's involvement, including commissioning and performing in Bon di Venezia's operas, played a pivotal role in her development. Although Bon di Venezia's later years remain shrouded in mystery, her significant relationship with Bayreuth has recently led to the rediscovery and appreciation of her historically significant and beautifully crafted.
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