Type of activity: Concert
“Italian Duo” vocal concert by Les Arts Florissants
July 12, 2023 20:00 - 21:30
Experience an exceptional Italian duo, given by Les Arts Florissants, one of the most recognized baroque music ensembles in the world.
- Public: Adults, Families
- Duration: 1h30
- Price: €25 | €23
Purchase on our website (increased price for management fees) or at the museum cash desks, subject to availability. No reservations can be made by phone.
Les Arts Florissants – “Italian Duo”
Under the direction of William Christie, countertenors Carlo Vistoli and Hugh Cutting will be brought together for the first time in this “Italian Duo” to the airs for violas of some of the greatest Italian Baroque composers: Giovanni Bononcini, George Frideric Handel, Claudio Monteverdi, Agostino Steffani, Antonio Vivaldi, Antonio Caldara et Biagio Marini.
Concert cast
Carlo Vistoli, countertenor
Hugh Cutting, countertenor
Musical direction
William CHRISTIE
Program
Biagio Marini : Sonata sopra Fuggi dolente, op.22 en sol.
Claudio Monteverdi : Damigella tutta bella, (transposed a tone down, in F)
Biagio Marini : Sinfonia quinta a 3, op.8, en la
Agostino Steffani : Aita fortuna (La lotta d’Ercole con Acheloo, transposed a tone down, in C)
Agostino Steffani : Duetto pria ch’io faccia (transposed in F)
Antonio Caldara : Medea in Corinto
Antonio Vivaldi : Sonate op.1 n°1 en sol mineur
Giovanni Bononcini : Sempre piango (Duetti da camera op.8)
Antonio Vivaldi: Cantata “Cessate, omai cessate”
Antonio Caldara : Sonata op.2 n°12 (Ciaccona)
George Frideric Handel : Caro autor di mia doglia
Antonio Vivaldi : In braccio dei contenti (Gloria e Imeneo)
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