Comtessa Medieval Ensemble and Diapente Renaissance Quintet

Comtessa and Diapente are back this September with music by Guillaume de Machaut, co-presented by the Apocryphonia Concert Series! About the Artists Diapente Renaissance Quintet: Jane Fingler, Soprano; Peter Koniers, Alto; Alexander Cappellazzo, Tenor; Jonathan Stuchberry, Tenor and Lute; Martin Gomes, Bass https://www.instagram.com/diapente_vocalquintet/?hl=en Formed in 2022 in Toronto, Canada, the Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet specializes in the beautiful, wonderful, rare and unique vocal music of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Combining solo and ensemble musicianship, bold unpretentious enthusiasm, and scholarly historical approaches to interpretation, Diapente brings the music of old to new audiences. The quintet’s goals include both welcoming those new to Early Music to the world of madrigals, motets, and monodies, as well as introducing lesser-known and rare works to the genre’s veteran fans. Alongside time-honoured classics by the likes of Byrd, Morley, or Monteverdi, Diapente’s repertoire highlights rare and often unrecorded works by composers such as Scipione Lacorcia, Vicente Lusitano, and Richard Pygott. Comtessa Medieval Ensemble: Len Torrie, Voice; Maria Gajraj, Organetto; Isabelle Douailly-Backman, Medieval Vielle https://comtessa.ca/ COMTESSA is a Montreal-based ensemble that brings the music of the 11th to 15th centuries to life through dynamic performances and meticulous research. Using medieval period instruments, the ensemble offers audiences an immersive journey into the soundscapes of medieval music. Featuring women and nonbinary performers, COMTESSA showcases a fresh perspective on this timeless repertoire. Accessibility St. Thomas's is not (yet) an accessible venue unfortunately. If you have accessibility needs, please email in advance: [email protected]. Ticketing Information Since this is a pay-what-you-wish event (suggested: $40 regular; $20 students), the Eventbrite order form is set to Donation rather that Ticket. (Otherwise there would be a set ticket price.) Unfortunately, within the Donation option, there is no way to indicate a number of people attending. If ordering/donating on behalf of more than one person, simply enter the amount of the donation (pay what you wish) and then email [email protected] to let us know how many are in your party and their names. Please note that we do not provide tax receipts despite the "Donation" nomenclature in Eventbrite. Location The historic St. Thomas's Anglican Church is one block south of Bloor and one block west of St. George TTC station, at 383 Huron Street. www.stthomas.on.ca. There is no parking lot at the church.