Basen Artystyczny Stage
Lamento Project
Sporano | Dorota Szczepańska
Lute | Alon Sariel
Double bass | Peter Schwebs
Concert Program
Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643)
Lamento d’Arianna “Lasciatemi morire” from the opera Arianna, SV 107
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
Almirena’s aria “Lascia ch’io pianga” from the opera Rinaldo, HWV 7
Sting
“Shape of My Heart” from the album Ten Summoner’s Tales, co-written with guitarist Dominic Miller
Robert de Visée (1660–1732)
Chaconne, IRV 9
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Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
Dido’s lament “Thy hand, Belinda… When I am laid in earth” from the opera Dido and Aeneas, Z 626
Bob Telson
“Calling You” – song from the film Bagdad Cafe (1987)
Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643)
Lamento della Ninfa “Amor…” – Part II from the Eighth Book of Madrigals, Madrigali dei guerrieri et amorosi (Madrigals of War and Love), SV 163
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Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644–1704)
Passacaglia in G minor, C 105
Barbara Strozzi (1619–1677)
“Sino alla morte” – excerpt from a cantata for soprano and continuo from Diporti di Euterpe, Op. 7
Marcin Przybyłowicz
Priscilla’s Song “The Wolven Storm” from the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Alon Sariel
Prelude from Partita No. 1
Carlos Gardel (1890–1935)
“Volver”, lyrics: Alfredo Le Pera
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“Avinu Malkenu – Our Father, Our King”, Jewish prayer for forgiveness
Rolf Løvland
“Sleepsong” from the album Secret Garden, lyrics by Brendan Graham (2005)
Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
“Music for a While” – composed as incidental music for the play Oedipus by John Dryden and Nathaniel Lee, Z 583
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Air for G String from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
Dido “Ah, Belinda…” from the opera Dido and Aeneas, Z 626
Joe Hisaishi
Song from the Japanese epic fantasy animated film Princess Mononoke, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki (1997)
Adele
“Skyfall” from the James Bond film Skyfall, written by Adele, produced by Paul Epworth (2012)
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Krzysztof A. Janczak
Miranda’s Lament “Oh, I have suffered…” – based on The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Alessandro Stradella (1639–1682)
Aria Speranza Celeste “No, non disperate, no!” from the opera Ester
Duration: 80 min.
“[…] There were no coughs. No shuffling. Silence, as if enchanted. The audience listened as if they didn’t want to miss a single sound. The concert ended with minutes of applause and joyful exclamations.”
— Norbert Bödecker, Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung (HAZ)
Between Baroque, pop, and a touch of jazz, a unique trio meets to place the form of the musical lamento at the heart of their program. But this is no ordinary lament – it’s one in which every listener may find a piece of themselves.
In a recital lasting over an hour, inspired in part by Christina Pluhar and L’Arpeggiata, the artists serve up an exciting palette of shades, flavors, and rhythms, crafting a masterful musical fusion. Polish soprano Dorota Szczepańska, Israeli lutenist Alon Sariel, and German jazz double bassist Peter Schwebs embarked on an intensive artistic search to present a captivating blend that transcends genre boundaries.
The result is a concert made up of several interwoven chapters that showcase the lamento as a timeless, diverse, and richly nuanced phenomenon.
Thanks to the performers’ creative and tasteful arrangements, it feels perfectly natural that Handel, Monteverdi, Purcell, and Stradella share the stage with Sting, Adele, Bob Telson, and even a song from a video game.
Renowned Polish film composer Krzysztof A. Janczak has composed Miranda’s Lament, based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, specifically for this project – adding a fresh, seamlessly integrated piece to the repertoire.
Join us for over an hour of pure musical passion!