Libiamo Presents: Salve Regina by Pergolesi

Libiamo Presents: Salve Regina (Pergolesi 1736) – Sacred Baroque Concert Holy Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Doors Open: 7:30 PM Concert Begins: 8:00 PM (Doors close promptly at 8:00 PM — no late entry) About the Event Salve Regina – Sacred Baroque Concert is part of the Libiamo Antiqua Sacred Concert Series, an early music initiative dedicated to historically informed performance of Baroque sacred repertoire. Centered on Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Salve Regina (1736)—composed during the final period of the composer’s life—this program brings together a selection of early music gems for voice and instruments, offering an immersive evening shaped by stylistic clarity, expressive depth, and contemplative atmosphere. Historically Informed Performance · Original Instruments This concert is performed on original Baroque instruments and period continuo, recovering the intimate sonority and tonal warmth of 18th-century sacred music. Featuring: • Soprano soloist • Baroque strings • Continuo (harpsichord and Baroque organ) Presented in the resonant acoustic setting of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish, where music, space, and silence come together to create a deeply focused listening experience. Important Information for Attendees • Admission: Free — Reservation Required • Voluntary Donations Welcome: A free-will offering will be collected in support of St. Mary Magdalen’s music ministry. • Seating: Limited — first-come, first-seated (registration is required). • Doors: Open at 7:30 PM. Late Arrivals: Doors will close at 8:00 PM, and late entry will not be permitted to preserve the concert experience. • Age Policy: For attendees 12 years and older. • Dress Code: Formal or Semi-Formal Attire Required (no casual clothing, shorts, or flip-flops). Institutions, private hosts, and cultural partners interested in presenting Libiamo concert formats or supporting future productions are invited to visit www.libiamo.org for programming, partnership, and sponsorship information.