Jean Rondeau

Event details

Date
Wednesday, 26 November - 19:30
Place
La Cité Bleue
Genre
Classical music
Organiser
La Cité Bleue Genève
Jean Rondeau - Classical music - La Cité Bleue

Description

La Cité Bleue invites you to an exceptional evening with Jean Rondeau, one of the most fascinating harpsichordists of his generation. He will perform a selection of works for harpsichord by Louis Couperin, an iconic figure of the 17th century and undisputed master of the French Baroque repertoire. With his unique touch, sensitivity and unrivalled sense of musical narration, Jean Rondeau brings to life the free preludes, elegant dances and spellbinding passacailles that make up Couperin's legacy. A captivating journey into the heart of a sound universe of unparalleled richness and depth, where brilliance, melancholy and refinement intermingle. Don't miss this exceptional recital, which promises to be a moment of absolute grace, performed by one of the most inspired interpreters of our time!   PROGRAMME Selection of works for harpsichord by Louis Couperin (Chaumes-en-Brie, 1626 - Paris, 1661) Suite in DPrelude / Allemande / Courante / Courante / Sarabande / Canaries / Sarabande / Chaconne La Complaignante Suite in APrelude in imitation of Froberger / Allemande / Piémontaise / Courante / Sarabande / Courante La Mignonne / Sarabande Suite in FPrelude / Allemande grave / Courante / Branle de Basque / Sarabande / Chaconne / Tombeau de M. de Blancrocher La Cité Bleue is partnering with the OCG, Cinélux, the city of Vernier and the HEM to welcome Jean Rondeau to Geneva. All credits and acknowledgements can be found at lacitebleue.ch.    

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