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Enlightened France

By Cape Town Baroque Orchestra https://ctbaroque.co.za

Wed May 21, 19:00 - Wed May 21, 20:30

St Andrew's Presbytarian Church, De Waterkant, Cape Town

ABOUT

Enlightened France highlights the grace and brilliance of 18th c-century French chamber music. The Enlightenment era birthed some of the most expressive and innovative compositions for the harpsichord, violin, and viola da gamba. Join us for an evening of exquisite performances featuring works by Rameau, Couperin, Marais, and Forqueray.


With: Annien Shaw (baroque violin), Sarah Cunningham (viola da gamba), and Leon Schelhase (harpsichord). Click here to read more about the artists.


Please join us for a complimentary glass of wine after the concert.


Programme:

 

François Couperin (1668–1733)

“Troisiéme concert” from Les Concert Royaux                            

Prelude – Allemande – Courante – Sarabande –Chaconne

 

Marin Marais (1656-1728)

From “Pièces de viole, livre 2”                                                             

Prelude – Allemande – Courante –Ballet en Rondeau


Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665–1729)

Sonata pour le violon en d mineur                          

 […] – Presto – Adagio – Presto – Adagio – Presto – Aria – Presto


-Short break-


Jacques Duphly (1715–1789) 

From “Pièces pour clavecin, 1er livre”

Allemande – Courante – Rondeau – La Cazamajor

 

Jean-Phillipe Rameau (1683–1764)

“Premier concert” from Piéces de clavecin en concert          

 La Coulicam - La Livri - Le Vézinet


DIRECTIONS

Enlightened France
St Andrew's Presbytarian Church, De Waterkant, Cape Town
1 Rose St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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