Angels Behind the Walls

On Sunday April 13 at Moorings Presbyterian, Seraphic Fire presents an illustrious music program entitled: Angels Behind the Walls. Journey back to 18th-century Italy, where captivating music blossomed in convents. Antonio Vivaldi, the "Red Priest," composed vibrant choral pieces for Venice's cloistered convent and orphanage, the Ospedale della Pietà, including the beloved Magnificat. Across Italy, talented women like Chiara Margarita Cozzolani and Maria Xaveria Perucona crafted ecstatic compositions that raised eyebrows among religious authorities. Join Conductor Patrick Dupre Quigley as he leads a world-renowned chorus and period orchestra in this program that offers a peek into the secret lives of 18th-century nuns. "The exquisite, ecstatic nature of this music is beyond comprehension, and I'm excited that the audience gets to experience it for the first time with us," Quigley said.