“Concert in Dialogue: Folias e Sarabandas – Quarteto Santa Cruz / Ritornello AC”

The Santa Cruz Quartet presents a concert in dialogue with the audience on the theme: Folias e Sarabandas, with the collaboration of a singer and a dancer.
Folia is a dance that originated in Portugal at the end of the 15th century, characterised by its lively and energetic nature. The Sarabanda is a slow and solemn dance that originated in Spain in the 16th century.
Both dances became popular in European courts during the Baroque period (17th and 18th centuries) and had a significant impact on music, inspiring countless composers throughout history.
Let’s celebrate musical traditions and emphasise the unifying power of music.

Programme
Le Bourgeois gentillhomme – Jean Baptiste Lully (1632-1687):
– “Marche pour la Cérémonie des Turcs”
– “Sé que me muero de amor”
– 1.er et 2.me air des Espagnols
Sarabanda from the Suite in D minor (trio sonata version),

HWV 437 by G.F. Haendel (1685-1759)
Concerto Grosso in D minor (trio sonata version), H143 “la Folia” by F. Geminiani (1687-1762)
“Lascia la spina cogli la rosa” – HWV 46a by G.F. Haendel (1685-1759)
Trio Sonata in D minor, RV 63 “La Folia” by A. Vivaldi (1678-1741)

This concert not only provides a listening experience, but also involves the audience through participatory elements and narrations, celebrating the rich tradition of the Folias and Sarabandas.