Monteverdi's Flaming Heart I Fagiolini

Wed 21 Nov 7:30pm at Town Hall

Credit: Eric Richmond

Credit: Eric Richmond

Monteverdi believed that music could inflame even frozen hearts. Few are better equipped to test his theory than I Fagiolini, whose performances bristle with immediacy and raw physicality. The first of two Monteverdi concerts, at the newly refurbished Town Hall, Flaming Heart is a passionate journey through the rich variety of Monteverdi’s secular choral pieces, from unaccompanied madrigals to intimate duets and grander works with strings, in a stunning semi-dramatised performance.

BBC Music magazine’s Editor, Oliver Condy, explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert:

This isn’t your regular choir! I Fagiolini perform with the thrilling combination of wit, imagination and exquisite ensemble work.

6.15pm Pre-concert talk:
Robert Hollingworth in conversation with John Whenham

Presented in association with Birmingham Early Music Festival

£5 – £30 TH Classical Plan. Stalls Row A, Seats 12-17 in Rows B and C and Choir Benches not available.

Robert Hollingworth Director

Download Calendar File

Email this page to a friend

New BBC Magazine

Postal booking for concert packages is now open. For an order form please call the Ticket Office information line on 0121 644 5186 Priority Booking for Friends of Town Hall & Symphony Hall opens Thur

Get Connected

receive listings updates


The Fron Male Voice Choir

Fri 16 May

Favourites from the Opera

Sat 17 May

City of Birmingham Choir

Lunchtime Organ Concert Thomas Trotter

Mon 19 May