REBEL with Derek Lee Ragin, countertenor

"They played beautifully, with a force and intensity that was invigorating."

-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

The captivating period-instrument ensemble REBEL, named after French Baroque composer Jean-Fery Rebel, has earned international accolades for its provocative emphasis on the sensuous, emotional charge of Baroque music. The program features a tribute to Farinelli, the legendary 18th-century castrato, spectacularly sung by British countertenor Derek Lee Ragin. The critically acclaimed Ragin was heard as the voice of Farinelli in the film of the same name.

PROGRAM

An Angel's Voice: The Legend of Farinelli

Arias, cantatas, and instrumental music by Handel, Vivaldi, Broschi, Porpora, and Telemann

POST-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

Please join the artists for a free discussion following the performance.

For more info, visit http://livelyarts.stanford.edu