LES FOLLES ALLIÉES
Program, P.2216
- Identifier
- P.2216
- Type
- Music performances
- Category
- New Music
- Date
- November 15, 2012
- Description
- On Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m. Fiolûtröniq (Cléo Palacio-Quintin, Elin Söderström) with harpsichordist Katelyn Clark will present Les folles alliées a concert of works by Canadian composers inspired by the theme of “La Folia.”In 2011, Fiolûtröniq and harpsichordist Katelyn Clark have invited several Canadian composers to create short works inspired by the theme of “La Folia”. In its earliest form, “La Folia” wasa Portuguese folk dance which got its name (meaning ‘mad’ or ‘empty- headed’) from itsrapid and noisy character which led the dancers to appear out of their mind. The repeated harmonic and melodic material from the dance became a popular source of variations, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries. These variations all exploit the extreme virtuosity of the instrumentalist, demanding a certain madness on the part of the performer, perhaps reminiscent of the Portuguese dancers...Open Space 510 Fort Street, Victoria BC Fiolûtröniq: Cléo Palacio-Quintin (flute and electronics), Elin Söderström (viola da gamba), with Katelyn Clark (harpsichord) Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.