Sacred Charpentier, celebrated by Les Arts Florissants

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In keeping with William Christie's 80th birthday celebrations, this concert pays tribute to one of the conductor's favorite composers: Marc-Antoine Charpentier. 

Although he is today considered one of the emblems of the French Baroque, the young Marc-Antoine Charpentier's career began in Rome, and his later works are constantly enamelled with Italian influences - and stamped with Roman Catholicism. 

Emmanuel Resche-Caserta, concertmaster and musical assistant to William Christie, invites us to discover this lesser-known facet of the composer, by comparing his sacred works with those of his transalpine contemporaries, such as Cazzati and Stradella. An invitation to a musical journey between France and Italy at the end of the 17th century.

Following the candlelight concerts: "Meditations at the Dawn of Night" 

Short concerts of sacred repertoire by candlelight, the Meditations at the Dawn of Night close each day of the Festival in a contemplative atmosphere, without applause from the audience. 

Accessible only to holders of a Candlelight Concert ticket (included in the ticket).