Second of three concerts titled Sing Praise Upon the Lute and Viol, featuring religious music written for Catholic households of the 16th and 17th centuries. In tonight’s concert, Motets With Symphonies: An Italian House Concert for a Venetian Prince of the Church, soprano Hallie Fishel, baroque violinist Christopher Verrette, lutenist John Edwards and other members of The Musicians In Ordinary – St. Michael’s ensemble-in-residence – perform music written for an influential Prince of the Catholic Church in 17th century Venice. Most of the selections are by the founder of modern opera, Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643), and his deputy at St. Mark’s Cathedral, Alessandro Grandi (1586-1630).

Rev. Lisa Wang puts the music in context in a pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $30, students & seniors $20 available at the door.