Vancouver 
Events Description
Inspired by Christine de Pizan (1364-ca.1430) – the revolutionary writer who questioned the centuries-old treatment of women and their prescribed place and role in society, this year’s Festival theme WOMENinSIGHT, explores the impact and the role of women throughout history via a musical lens. Discovery is at the heart of the Festival – ranging from cloistered nuns to renowned singers, to acclaimed writers and composers writing for historical instruments past and present, audiences will bask in works shadowed by history and hear newly created ones. The festival opens with the world premiere of The Queen of Carthage – an operatic performance co-produced with re:Naissance Opera, including commissioned new works by female composers alongside those of Baroque masters.
Bach aficionados are sure to appreciate the three concerts dedicated to JS Bach – Alexander Weimann’s Well-Tempered Organ – a mesmerizing organ concert; The Bach Parodies – an homage to Bach by Next Generation cellist Jessica Korotkin & friends, showcasing an eclectic variety of Bach-inspired musical parodies, and the Festival’s grand finale A Woman’s Voice in Bach’s World with three of Bach’s splendid cantatas on texts by librettist Christiane Mariane von Ziegler.
The festival brings together more than 60 artists from around the globe, including this year’s Artist-in-Residence, Catalina Vicens from Italy. We can’t wait to share these exciting stories and expressive music with you!
Who is it for?
Adults
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Varies
Prices vary by concert, venue and seating area.
How to get tickets?
Phone: 604-732-1610
WHEN & WHERE
Date: July 27 to August 5, 2023
July 27 The Queen of Carthage – World Premiere
July 28 Marco Beasley & Constantinople – Il Ponte di Leonardo
July 29 Alexander Weimann – The Well-Tempered Organ!
July 30 Songs Without Words: Women in music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
August 1 Servir Antico – Our City of Ladies
August 2 Jessica Korotkin – The Bach Parodies
August 2 The Ladies Vespers
August 3 Atempor/elle: In search of inner coherence
August 3 Milton in Love: The Birth of Opera in the Eternal City
August 4 Party like it’s 1694! Celebrating Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre
August 5 A Woman’s Voice in Bach’s World: Christiane Mariane von Ziegler
Venue & Address
Various Venues, Vancouver — SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Christ Church Cathedral, Pyatt Hall, The Orpheum Annex, West Vancouver United Church, and St. James Community Square.
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
