THE BLOOD OF THE ROSE | Relic

Join us for a remarkable evening celebrating the origins of opera in the Americas with The Blood of the Rose! 🌹 In 1701 Peru, the first-ever opera, La Púrpura de la Rosa, composed by Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco and featuring a libretto by the esteemed Pedro Calderón de la Barca, unfolds a poignant love story of Venus and Adonis.

🎶 Relic presents a captivating program that brings Baroque music from 1700s Latin America to life through an instrumental adaptation of this myth. Experience the enchanting romance between Venus and Adonis, witness the fierce attempts of Mars to dismantle their love, and ultimately, the couple’s heart-wrenching fate.

✨ With spoken excerpts from Calderón’s lush libretto, this dramatic concert promises to elevate your spirits in an extraordinary performance.

Featured by Music Before 1800
“It’s rare when a concert moves outside the box, offering something you’ve never quite experienced previously.” — Washington Classical Review

📍 Location: 529 W 121st St, New York, NY 10027
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