NIGHT TWO: Where Are Our Creative Social Circles? Featured Composers: Barbara Strozzi and Leonara Duarte Where do creative people gather? What local social creative experiences are unknown here in Monterey? Join us for the second night of the Baroque & Unknown series on Thursday, October 17th, where Musicologist, Charissa Noble, will help us explore the fascinating question: What happens when we decentralize the composer and recognize the inherently social nature of music? The evening will take you into the world of a Courtesan and a Converso as we explore the lives and works of Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677) and Leonora Duarte (1610-ca. 1678). Strozzi, a Venetian composer who studied under Cavalli, and Duarte, a composer from a Jewish Portuguese family in Antwerp, will be spotlighted in this immersive event. Women of The Creative Voice and Wendi Kirby Music, along with other Surprise Guests will highlight a brief program of Strozzi’s Cantatas, as we engage in a salon-style conversation on social creativity. Food and beverage tastings provided and seating is limited. Date: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 Location: Wendi Kirby Music, 550 Hartnell Street Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Guest Speaker: Charissa Noble Featured Artists: Women of The Creative Voice & Wendi Kirby Music + Surprise Guests! Pairings By: Chic Charcuterique and Uncle Nearest and more!