Enter into the devastatingly sumptuous world of the Italian cantata. Soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon (“dazzling, breathtaking”) brings the tragic tales of Lucretia and Armida to life through soaring works by Montéclair and Handel. Interspersed with sonatas by Corelli, Handel, and Castello, this program explores what happens when women fall—whether into shame, madness, or vengeance—and how, through music, their voices rise again.
Love and Ruin
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2pm and 5pm
ON TOUR
We will also present this concert on Sunday, October 19 at 3pm with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society in Benjamin Franklin Hall.
Location
The Chapel of Brick Presbyterian Church
1144 Park Avenue
View Map Getting to the Venue
Getting to the Venue
Enter using the white doorway at 1144 Park Avenue between 91st and 92nd Street. There are two small steps leading up to the entrance with a hand-rail; there is a ramp available if needed.
Music
Dario Castello (fl. 1621–1629
Sonata no. 9 from Sonate concertate in stil moderno, Book 2
Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713)
Trio Sonata in D major, op. 3, no. 2
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
Trio Sonata in A major, op. 5, no. 1, HWV 396
Armida abbandonata, HWV 105
Michel Pignolet de Montéclair (1667–1737)
La morte di Lucretia
Performers
Lucy Fitz Gibbon, soprano
Daniel Lee, Nicholas DiEugenio, violin
Ezra Seltzer, violoncello
Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord
Nicholas DiEugenio
violin
Lucy Fitz Gibbon
soprano
Jeffrey Grossman
harpsichord
Daniel Lee
violin
Ezra Seltzer
cello
Special Offer
Special offer starting August 1: Our friends at Tenet Vocal Artists are performing The Tempest Tossed nearby on the same day at 6pm and they are hosting an afternoon tea between our 2pm concert and their show! You can enjoy mini sandwiches, scones, desserts, tea or coffee, and there will be a surprise musical guest — a delightful way to complete a beautiful Saturday in October!
Tenet is offering reserved concert seats for those attending tea as well as a discount to their concert for anyone who would like to part in the festivities. Starting August 1, use promo code Sebastians20 on their site to book a discount ticket, and click here to book a reserved seat to the Sebastians concert.
Student Tickets
Students of any age can attend this concert for free.
Due to limited availability, please email music@sebastians.org with your proof of student status to reserve a ticket.
Music is For All
We work hard to keep our ticket prices low, but they may still be out of reach for some. If you would like to attend this concert but cannot afford a ticket, please email music@sebastians.org to request a community comp ticket. (Availability is limited.) Let’s share this music together!
Health & Safety
The safety of our performers, staff, and audience are of the utmost importance to us.
While we remain safety-conscious (and pro-vaccines!), we are currently mask-optional for audiences and will not be checking vaccine cards.
We reserve the right to require masks on a per-concert basis as we monitor local conditions—in the event of this change, an announcement will be made via email before the concert.
By purchasing a ticket and attending a concert, you acknowledge that despite all reasonable precautions, there are risks in attending live musical events and you agree to accept those risks yourself. You release the Sebastians (legally, Sebastian Chamber Players, Inc.) from any claims based on your attendance of one of our concerts. Your in-person concert ticket also grants you access to the virtual concert experience—available 2–4 weeks after the performance. If you are not feeling well, have been recently exposed to COVID-19, or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home and rest. If you have any questions or need assistance, we are always reachable at music@sebastians.org.
