2015–2016 Concert Series: “Christmas in Germany”
"The blend between Tempesta and Piffaro was special indeed." — Philadelphia Inquirer
"The blend between Tempesta and Piffaro was special indeed." — Philadelphia Inquirer
"When Tempesta di Mare explores music's past, it reminds listeners that the future has a lot to learn from it." — Philadelphia Inquirer
"Tempesta di Mare ... brought verve, grace, and spark to music that ... always benefited from it." — Philadelphia Inquirer
"A perfect ending to Tempesta's season." — Broad Street Review
"It’s reassuring to know that the English and Europeans don’t have a monopoly on world class period ensembles ... Tempesta di Mare is firmly in the vanguard. Volume 2 is eagerly awaited." -Amazon Review
"★★★★ ... music which charms as much today as when composed in 1724." -BBC Music Magazine, June 2014
“ The ensemble performs with a nuanced sensitivity that immediately reveals the appeal of the music ... Highly recommended.” -Early Music America, Winter 2014.
For the holidays, Tempesta di Mare, Piffaro the Renaissance Band, and Choral Arts Philadelphia shine a light into one of the most brilliant corners of Europe: old Dresden. Christmas in Germany serves up an amazing.
Art and propaganda have rarely enjoyed a more fruitful conjunction. While Louis’s armies were winning on Europe’s battlefields, his music conquered its stages and concert halls. Tempesta di Mare’s upcoming show, Apollo at Play: Lully.
Aaron Sheehan has always been one of Tempesta di Mare’s favorite singers. His first appearance with Tempesta was in 2008 and every time he’s come back, it’s been an event.