Torino / Sunday 26 September 2021

Tempio Valdese / at 04:00 PM

St. John's Vespers

With a premiere performance in the 21st century, this program sets about recreating a solemn Vespers mood for the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Featuring eight psalms by Francesco Durante, the Italian composer adored by Rousseau for his innovative spirit that looked to the future.

Giovanni Salvatore Toccata in A minor for organ Canto piano Deus in adjutorium meum intende Francesco Durante Dixit Dominus Domino meo Confitebor tibi, Domine Domenico Zipoli Canzona in D minor for organ Francesco Durante Beatus vir qui timet Dominum Laudate pueri Dominum Giovanni Salvatore Canzona francese, for organ Francesco Durante Credidi propter quod Canto piano Ut queat laxis (Hymnus) Francesco Durante Magnificat In convertendo

General Admission €5

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by Giovanni Acciai

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