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La Harpe Reine CD release
The recording of the program which gathers William Christie, Les Arts Florissants and Xavier de Maistre is released on November 4 by harmonia mundi.
When the young Archduchess of Austria, Marie-Antoinette, arrived at the French court in 1770, amongst her luggage was a harp. Contrary to the instrument’s heralded decline, the harp was about to enjoy an unprecedented popularity and to inspire a rich and prolific repertoire, quite distinct from the concertos being composed for the keyboard. Xavier de Maistre and Les Arts Florissants take us on a voyage of discovery through these magnificent compositions, from the lesser known Concerto for harp & orchestra by Jean-Baptiste Krumpholz to Haydn’s “La Reine” Symphony, bringing them to life using period instruments in a programme that is as accomplished as it is captivating.
Concerts will follow the release:
- Philharmonie de Paris on November 21
- Musikverein (Vienna) on November 27
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