Miracle in Nature – PassiSparsi
Overview
Intro
Already in the Renaissance, it was observed that animals reflected the virtues, weaknesses, and quirks of human beings: the cuckoo became a symbol of madness, the crow of melancholy, the phoenix of
Animals, music, and a touch of Renaissance madness... we look forward to seeing you for the first event of Musica Antiqua Capriasca with:
MIRACLE IN NATURE – Anthropomorphic Counterpoints
Animals in Music in the Renaissance
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 6:30 PM
Convent of Santa Maria del Bigorio
Passi Sparsi, a Renaissance vocal quartet, will perform with Martha Rook, Elisabetta Vuocolo, Neri Landi, Lorenzo Tosi, and Tommaso Tarsi on the archlute.
Bears, crickets, swans, cuckoos, roosters, and fantastical creatures come to life in the music of Arcadelt, Willaert, Vecchi, and Gastoldi; A grotesque and amusing look at humanity through the eyes of animals.
Free admission with reservations at the following link
After the concert, we look forward to seeing you, as always, for complimentary refreshments and a convivial moment with the artists!
Contact: musicantiquacapriasca@gmail.com
Entrance
| Location |
Convento di Santa Maria dei Frati Cappuccini di Bigorio Via al Convento 42 6954 Bigorio Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Price |
Entrance
|
The content presented here is provided and updated by regional/local tourist offices or event organisers, which is why Switzerland Tourism is unable to guarantee the correctness of the contents.
Event dates
- 30 May 2026