Bach Collegium Concert: Venetian Vespers

First Vespers of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin as it might have been celebrated at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice (ca. 1640s)Vespers at St. Mark's Basilicia during the seventeenth century was magnificently elaborate, becoming something of a Concert Spirituel.  By tradition, Venice was founded on this great Marian feast day when the Doge attended vespers, the Pala d' Oro was on full display, and the vastness and richness of the cappella were required to perform music of the highest standard.Music by Claudio Monteverdi, Rigatti, Grandi, Cavalli, and Gabrieli.BACH COLLEGIUM SAN DIEGO'S Tenth Anniversary SeasonRuben Valenzuela, Music Director