BrEMF – PROFANE DELIRIUMS – L’Aventura

L’Aventura made some friends in Brighton this evening, many of them. The cabaret setting, tables, drinks and informality successfully disguised the high quality of director Žak Osmo’s scholarship and the stylistic purity of the performances. 18th Century Portuguese ‘modinhas’, with a touch of Brazilian rhythms, made an evening of delight. The two ebullient sopranos, Joana Seara and Sandra Medeiros, conveyed every detail of the songs perfectly, teasing, jolly or impassioned, even though I’ve no idea of the language. The sensitive and playful accompaniment was a treat, especially David Gordon on the harpsichord. I hope they’ll be back here very soon!

St. George’s Church, 9 November 2013
Rating:
Andrew Connal