A selection from John Blow's opera "Venus and Adonis" (1683) - watch the full opera here: [ Ссылка ] The three graces (or "Gratiae") -- a trio of goddesses representing beauty, charm, creativity and more -- sing and dance in honor of Venus. From a creative staging by the Cambridge Chamber Ensemble that features both the "Mortals below, Cupids above" trio and a modern dance interpretation with orchestral accompaniment that continues into the third act of the opera.
00:00 "Mortals below, Cupids above"
01:51 The Graces' Dance. (L'istesso tempo)
03:07 Gavatt. (Allegro)
04:02 Sarabrand for the Graces. (Lento)
05:23 A Ground. (Maestoso)
06:58 The Act Tune. (Sostenuto)
GRACES
Aurora Martin, soprano
Emily Adams, alto
Benedict Hensley, bass
DANCERS
CiCi Kai
Tricia Dietrick
Alexis Tsiramanes
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The Graces' Dance - from "Venus and Adonis" by John Blow
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