Napoli Nobilissima: Art and Music in Eighteenth-Century Italy
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Step back into the vibrant cultural world of eighteenth-century Naples, a city that thrived under Spanish Bourbon rule (1734-1799). As the third-largest city in Europe at the time, Naples was a crucible of creativity and artistic expression. From the discoveries at Herculaneum and Pompeii to the grand architectural projects of Caserta and Capodimonte, the city's cultural legacy is undeniable.
On Tuesday, October 22, the Lowe Art Museum invites you to Napoli Nobilissima: Art and Music in Eighteenth-Century Italy, a lecture presented as part of the Lowe Ignite series. Dr. Jill Deupi, the Lowe's Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator, will offer valuable insights into this period through Giacinto Diano's The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, a piece from the museum's Samuel H. Kress Collection.
Following the lecture, IlluminArts will present a program of period music. Featuring the soprano Clara Rottsolk, harpsichordist Noah Sonderling, and trumpeter Lucas Balslov, the ensemble will perform works by renowned composers such as Barbara Strozzi, Francesca Caccini, and Alessandro Scarlatti.
Conclude the evening with a delightful public reception featuring wine and hors d'oeuvres.