French works in the late 17th Century Italian style by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
(1643-1704) and François Couperin (1668-1733)
Perhaps it’s a cliche to say that “love conquers all,” but it’s a value worth believing in.
Charpentier, who is today recognized as one of France’s most iconic composers, was seen by his contemporaries as a dangerous agent of Italian culture. Though Charpentier advocated for balance and unity between the Italian and French styles, he did provoke the French conservative audience through his two miniature pastoral operas, which we will perform in the concert.
And when it comes to national pride, even love can’t forgive everything!
For this program, Ensemble Mezzo hosts the harpsichordist Miguel Jalôto and the vocal ensemble I Miserelli
Guest: Miguel Jalôto, harpsichord
I Mizerelli ensemble
Yeela Avital, soprano
Tal Ganor, soprano
Nitzan Alon, mezzo-soprano
Doron Florentin, tenor
Yair Polishook, bass
Ensemble Mezzo:
Doret Florentin, recorders
Lilia Slavny, baroque violin
Sonja Navot, viola da gamba
Gideon Brettler, baroque guitar
120 NIS / 100 NIS for senior citizens / 60 NIS for students
