Our Programs
The Golden Apple
An angel entrusts Adam with a fateful task: to bestow a golden apple on the woman who is to give birth to the mother of God. This is the premise of the song that is the core of our program—Adam Michna’s “Calling the Sacred Bride”, which is one of thirteen songs dedicated to the origins of christianity.
More DetailsA Phantom of Paradise
Nari’s “A Phantom of Paradise” starts with a bang, bringing to life man’s fall from grace with a wild sonata by Stradella. This is the commencement of a fascinating exploration of the human condition, the eternal conflict engendered by man’s fall–between sin and redemption, love and hate, order and chaos. Can we somehow unravel this conflict and find happiness on this earth? Is paradise just a phantom, or can we at least create our own little patch of heaven?
More DetailsThe Broken Heart Handbook
The Broken Heart Handbook is an imaginary guide for the broken hearted, created by the Nari Baroque Ensemble especially for this program. Taking the audience on a journey through a variety of viewpoints on the broken heart, each viewpoint is demonstrated by a declaimed excerpt from the imagined handbook, combined with one or more pieces from the baroque repertoire. A staple of the ensemble’s practice, this combination is aimed at creating a captivating synergy, drawing the audience into the story and inspiring emotional empathy with the protagonists.
More DetailsL'oiseau Bleu
L'oiseau Bleu - the Blue Bird - is the turbulent love story of Prince Charming and the beautiful princess Florine. With the requisite evil step-mother and a fair dose of fairy-magic, this is the tale of all the misfortunes that beset the lovers on their way to fulfill their love.
More DetailsThe Arrows of Venus
Venus. Wife to the god of fire, lover to the god of war, mother to the messenger of desire. A multi-faceted goddess of extreme human emotion. The naive hail her as bringer of heartwarming love, the miserable and lovesick fear and curse her as an evil witch and cruel twister of human fate. But the wise remember her affair with Mars and realize that Love and War are often two sides of the same coin.
More DetailsLove and Prejudice
The English are known for their exquisite, understated sense of humor. This has not changed much since the 17th century. It is really no wonder, then, that even such a grave matter as love would receive a humorous, satirical treatment by the poets and composers of the English baroque.
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