"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom. I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients." Gustave Courbet

06 October 2012

Happy birthday, Euridice.

EuridiceJacopo Peri's musical production thought to be the first of operatic form, made its premier on this date in 1600.

Here's Accademia degli Imperfetti Labyrinthos performing the Prologue and chorus from Scene One, "Io, Che D'Alti Sospir Vaga E Di Pianti" ...

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