Denman Baroque Festival plans this year’s opera
The Denman Island Baroque Festival is preparing a production of John Blow’s “Venus and Adonis,” with local volunteers and professional musicians involved.
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The Denman Island Baroque Festival is preparing to present “Venus and Adonis,” an opera by English composer John Blow, according to a feature in this week’s Islands Grapevine.[1]
The article says sponsors Andrew Fyson and Robert Newton have organized the festival for five years, including through COVID restrictions. It describes the event as a community project involving local volunteers, amateur musicians and professional performers.[1]
The festival plans workshops and an additional concert for professional singers and instrumentalists, the article says. It also describes local contributions including costumes, scenery, catering, accommodation and choristers.[1]
The article says the Denman Arts Denman/Early Music committee is seeking support and directs readers to donate through the festival website or by mailing a cheque to Arts Denman.[1]
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The Islands Grapevine — March 31, 2022
This year’s offering will be Venus and Adonis by the English composer, John Blow (1649-1708).
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