Sacred and secular moments from 17th-century Venetian Renaissance music performed by MNEMUSIK (Rhaissa CERQUEIRA soprano and Danie DE MORAIS theorbo).
Rhaissa CERQUEIRA soprano and Danie DE MORAIS theorbo
The concert Sacred and Secular Moments from 17th-Century Venetian Renaissance Music, performed by the talented MNEMUSIK duo—soprano Rhaissa Cerqueira and theorbo player Danie de Morais—was a captivating exploration of Venice’s rich musical legacy. The duo transported the audience to the Venetian Renaissance with a selection of both sacred and secular pieces, showcasing the expressive depth of 17th-century compositions. Cerqueira’s exquisite soprano voice, paired with de Morais’s skillful theorbo accompaniment, brought these timeless works to life, capturing the essence of devotion and worldly emotion that define Renaissance music. The performance offered an intimate and nuanced experience of Venice’s historical musical culture, leaving the audience enchanted.