Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677) was a prolific composer and singer of the Italian Baroque period who published eight volumes of her own music. Musicologist Claire Fontijn explores the patronage from noblewomen and rulers that supported Strozzi’s career, focusing in particular on the works of Strozzi dedicated to Vittoria della Rovere (op. 1), Eleonora Gonzaga (op. 2), Anna de’ Medici (op. 5) and Sophie of Hannover (op. 8). Prof. Fontijn will examine the dedications and the music, as well as links to the pieces by Strozzi that were performed at the Save Venice Boston benefit concert in December 2023.

Presented by Claire Fontijn, the Phyllis Henderson Carey Professor of Music at Wellesley College. Her prizewinning monograph Desperate Measures: The Life and Music of Antonia Padoani Bembo (2006) was followed by The Vision of Music in Saint Hildegard’s Scivias –Synthesizing Image, Text, Notation and Theory (2013); most recently, she edited a volume with Routledge entitled Uncovering Music of Early European Women (1250-1750).

Held at the Chilton Club, 287 Dartmouth Street, Boston.
Reception is 6:15-7:00 p.m.  Lecture is 7:00-8:00 p.m.
The Chilton Club recommends men wear a jacket and tie and women wear a dress, skirt, dress pants, or suit with commensurate footwear.

RSVP required in advance.
RSVP to Susan Angelastro, Chair of Save Venice Boston, at svboston@savevenice.org

LECTURE SERIES SUBSCRIPTION:
Non-members: $160 per person
Save Venice members: $150 per person
INDIVIDUAL LECTURES:
Non-members: $65 per person
Members: $55 per person

Checks may be sent to Save Venice Boston, P. O. Box 170302, Boston, MA 02117.

Pay online by credit card at: https://saveveniceboston.square.site