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New CD release: "N'espérez plus, mes yeux", Airs sérieux et à boire vol.3
The third volume of the "Airs sérieux et à boire" recordings is out on April 30th, under the harmonia mundi label! After the success of the first two CD volumes, William Christie and Les Arts Florissants singers and instrumentalists invite you to dive into the musical world of the court of Louis the 13th...
With this third volume of Airs sérieux et à boire, the ensemble Les Arts Florissants return to this genre whose refinement had marked the French musical landscape for over a hundred years. By turns gallant, earthy, or spiritual, these vocal miniatures, prized at the French court, ushered in a ground-breaking style which opened the door to an endless variety of interpretations.
‘One can hardly find enough praise for the individuality of these inspired performers, for their skill to make the music animate the words ( . . . ) as they display a joyful unity of purpose. A unique event!’ (Opéra Magazine)
The music of Les Arts Florissants is vital... and your support is, too!
For the past year, Les Arts Florissants has been doing its best to maintain the strength of the bond with the audience. However, with more than 100 concerts canceled since the first confinement, Les Arts Florissants is now at risk. To help us face[...]
Back to the Philharmonie de Paris!
Music and audiences are coming back to the Philharmonie de Paris!
