Concert & Café: Harpsichord Sonatas

Harpsichordist Béatrice Martin brings together Domenico Scarlatti's harpsichord pieces with those of his father Alessandro, alongside works by his Portuguese contemporary José António Carlos Vaz de Seixas.

After this short concert, there will be an opportunity to chat with the artist over coffee!

Carte blanche to Béatrice Martin

Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti share a favorite instrument: the harpsichord. While the father's keyboard pieces remain overshadowed by his operas, the son's 555 sonatas have made him famous throughout the centuries and constitute a pinnacle of harpsichord composition.

To pay tribute to this repertoire, Paul Agnew has given carte blanche to the great French harpsichordist Béatrice Martin for two short chamber music concerts. An opportunity to celebrate this instrument so characteristic of Baroque music, in all its brilliance and virtuosity!

"Concerts & Café" at the Festival de Printemps

A signature event of the Spring Festival, Concerts & Café are short chamber music concerts followed by a meet-and-greet with the artists over coffee. Don't miss out on this friendly gathering!

Concert offered as part of the Festival de Printemps - Les Arts Florissants 2026

Bookings 

Box office opening: February 26, 2026 at 10 AM 

www.evenements.vendee.fr 

or by phone: (+33) (0)2 28 85 85 70 (Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM)

Access to the Gardens of William Christie 

On April 24, 25, and 26, 2026, each ticket to one of the Festival de Printemps concerts grants free admission to the William Christie Gardens.

Guided tours on April 25 and 26 at 12 PM and 3 PM