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Enlightened France highlights the grace and brilliance of 18th-century French chamber music. The Enlightenment era birthed some of the most expressive and innovative compositions for the harpsichord, violin, and viola da gamba. Join us for an evening of exquisite performances featuring works by Rameau, Couperin, Marais, and Forqueray.

With: Annien Shaw (baroque violin), Sarah Cunningham (viola da gamba), and Leon Schelhase (harpsichord). Click here to read more about the artists.

Please join us for a complimentary glass of wine after the concert.

Programme: François Couperin (1668–1733)“Troisiéme concert” from Les Concert Royaux Prelude – Allemande – Courante – Sarabande –Chaconne Marin Marais (1656-1728)From “Pièces de viole, livre 2” Prelude – Allemande – Courante –Ballet en Rondeau

Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665–1729)Sonata pour le violon en d mineur […] – Presto – Adagio – Presto – Adagio – Presto – Aria – Presto

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Jacques Duphly (1715–1789) From “Pièces pour clavecin, 1er livre”Allemande – Courante – Rondeau – La Cazamajor Jean-Phillipe Rameau (1683–1764)“Premier concert” from Piéces de clavecin en concert La Coulicam - La Livri

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