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Raphael Pichon

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Presented by Raphal Pichon and Pygmalion:A Grand Project!”Interlude”: The Ultimate in Unparalleled SplendorA Celebration of Voice, Chorus, and Instrumental MusicIntroducing a magnificent project by Rafael Pichon, a rising star among early music conductors, and his ensemble, Pygmalion. They bring to life the magnificent interludes of the 16th centurywhich laid the groundwork for the birth of opera! Interludes were forms of entertainment modeled after ancient theater, inserted between acts of a play (comedy) to create spectacular visual effects. It is said that they began to be produced extensively from the latter half of the 15th century. Allegorical narratives praising the monarch were performed to musical accompaniment. The style most commonly employed featured large-scale choral pieces and solos accompanied by instrumental music (instrumental accompaniment and melody). These interludes, fea