A half-day exploration of the music of François Couperin, ‘le grand’, celebrating the 350th anniversary of his birth and culminating in the Trois Leçons de ténèbres by candlelight.

The music of Francois Couperin is like nothing else – a fusion of wit, imagination and grace that can feel startlingly contemporary. And in the hands of Les Talens Lyriques: some of his most expert – and affectionate – living interpreters, this three-part celebration will be just so.

Programme
2pm, Concert 1: Lumière
Couperin Les goûts-réunis, Cinquième concert
Trois Airs sérieux
Piéces de claveçin, Septième ordre
Troisième concert royal
Christophe Rousset conductor/harpsichord
Céline Scheen, Eugénie Warner sopranos
Andrew McGregor panel speaker
Dr Berta Joncus panel speaker

3.30pm, Panel Discussion.
Free to ticket holders
Andrew McGregor panel speaker
Dr Berta Joncus panel speaker
Christophe Rousset conductor/harpsichord

7pm, Concert 2: Ombre
Couperin Pièces de Viole, première suite

Les idées heureuses
La Garnier
Trois Leçons de ténèbres
Performers

Les Talens Lyriques
Christophe Rousset conductor/harpsichord
Céline Scheen, Eugénie Warner sopranos

https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/35406