Guerrieri et Amorosi


26th July 2026

Apeiron with Oriana Chorale


The Madrigals of early-baroque composer Claudio Monteverdi capture the emotional range of the human condition with fiery fervour and sublime tenderness. His eighth book of madrigals contains some of his finest writing for voices and instruments. In this concert we are joined by Canberra ensemble Apeiron Baroque to bring you a selection of these works, alongside others from Monteverdi's contemporaries.


WHERE: Wesley Uniting Church

WHEN: 26th July 2026, 5pm

Tickets: HERE


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Programme


Programme

Madrigals by Claudio Monteverdi and Barbara Strozzi.

Instrumental Music by Vitali and Scarlatti. 

Musicians

John Ma, Violin

Brad Tham, Violin

Anton Baba, Cello

Marie Searles, Harpsichord

James Holland, Theorbo/Lute


Feedback and Reviews

Audience Feedback


"One to savour long after the event."


"What a cracker of a concert that was last night…simply stunning….woohoo!"


Time-travelling music of passion and warfare


"Joined by early music specialists, Apeiron Baroque, the Oriana Chorale directed by Dan Walker presented a concert that captured the emotional range of the human condition of the time."


""...an exciting concert full of emotion and drama."


"...Apeiron Baroque... provided a fine accompaniment for the choir"


Writer: Len Power; CBR CityNews (28th July 2026)


Love and war


"... capably accompanied by our renowned locals Apeiron Baroque"


"...a warmly received concert and a full house at Wesley for an imposing musical pairing."


Writer: Eric Pozza; Canberra Jazz Blog (27th July 2026)