The Baroque Society invites you to a glittering afternoon in the magical Thessalian forests, (or rather the Thessalian seashore) performing Handel’s iconic early work Apollo & Daphne. Greek mythology, metamorphoses, and Handel’s refreshing music!

Apollo and Daphne is based on the Greek myth of the sun god Apollo, who is drawn to the nymph Daphne. His feelings are unanswered, leading to her fateful transformation - or metamorphosis, if you will - into a… laurel tree.

In the role of the sun god Apollo, we welcome Simon Duus from the Royal Danish Theatre, while Signe Sneh Durholm takes on the role of the free-spirited nymph Daphne.

The concert takes place by the water at Ofelia Plads, no ticket needed.

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The Baroque Society is Copenhagen's new baroque band. A charismatic ensemble that brings together some of the region's leading musicians. Together, they combine the virtuosity and elegance of baroque music with improvisation and visionary programming. Because what if some of the most beautiful music there is has yet to be discovered?

Cast:

The Baroque Society:
Karin Samuelsson, violin
Ida Lorenzen, violin
Marie Stockmarr Becker, viola
Hanna Loftsdóttir, cello
Joakim Peterson, violone
Pernille Petersen, recorders
Yngvild Haaland Ruud, harpsichord / musical direction

Guests and Soloists:
Simon Duus, Bass-baritone
Signe Sneh Durholm, soprano

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The Baroque Society’s concert season is supported by:
Statens Kunstfond, A. P Møller Fonden, Augustinus Fonden, William Demant Fonden, Knud Højgaards Fond, Aage og Johanne Louis Hansen-Fonden, Wilhelm Hansen Fonden, Beckett Fonden, Dansk Tennis Fond & Enid Ingemanns Fond.