The
Maddalena
Lombardini
Project
mother of the string quartet
Sounds of Storytelling: From Venice to Seattle
Skyros Quartet Presents: Constellation Creatives Fundraiser
with a Sneak Peek of a New Chamber Opera
Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 7:00 PM
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Location: Dr. Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room: 601 Union St Ste 220, Seattle, WA 98101
Join us for an enchanting evening featuring:
A sneak preview of the exciting new chamber opera Maddalena
by composer Nathan Wasner and librettist Alan Olejniczak
Featuring performances by singers Linda Tsatsanis and José Luis Muñoz, and Skyros Quartet.
Delicious desserts, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks.
Silent auction items, and fun surprises
All proceeds benefit Constellation Creatives, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that fosters illuminating performances and experiences in the Seattle area, blending diverse content to engage the community through the lens of storytelling in music.
September 27th program details:
Maddalena Lombardini The Phantom, String Quartet No. 3 in g minor, I. Tempo giusto II. Allegro
Maddalena Lombardini Fireworks, String Quartet No. 2 in B-flat Major, I. Andantino II. Allegro
MADDALENA - Scene One
La Serenissima
"I was never an orphan..."
Guardian Angel Prayer
Music by Nathan Wasner | Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Linda Tsatsanis, soprano | José Luis Muñoz, countertenor
Skyros Quartet: Sarah Pizzichemi, violin 1, Brandon Vance, violin 2, Justin Kurys, viola, Timothy Pizzichemi, cello
Nathan Wasner, harpsichord and trumpet
Some of the current projects in development at Constellation Creatives:
From The Maddalena Lombardini Project:
Mother: a recording of the groundbreaking six quartets of Maddalena Lombardini and a tantalizing narrative of the life and significance of the compositions of the mother of the string quartet.
Maddalena: a new historical chamber opera unveiling the radical life of Venice’s most extraordinary virtuosa.
Performance ready editions by Skyros Quartet of the complete string quartets of Maddalena Lombardini to be published by Evergreen Music Press.
Other exciting projects in the works:
A special screening of the 2024 SIFF Grand Jury winning film Gloria! from director Margherita Vicario about a group of musicians at a convent school for girls in late 18th century Venice that defy the traditional and rigid system of their time, with a talk by Dr. Sarah Pizzichemi about the realities of women musicians of Venice. This film is inspired by the circumstances of and features music by Maddalena Lombardini.
A new string quartet commission from Peter Colclasure based on the endearing local true story behind the book by Daniel James Brown The Boys in the Boat.
A special 2025 holiday release of The Snowman Concert Suite for String Quartet by Howard Blake: a heartwarming children's tale about a young boy who builds a snowman that magically comes to life at the stroke of midnight, sparking an enchanting adventure.
Constellation Creatives’ debut adventure explores the music, life, and artistry of Maddalena Lombardini (1745-1818). This multi-phase project is centered around her six string quartets and the vital role they played in the development of the string quartet literature.
Begin your adventure into the life and music of Maddalena Lombardini.