Whether they are referred to as magicians, witches or, more poetically, enchantresses, Medea, Armide and Circe were the muses of baroque composers. Many operas are based on their legends, developing expressive musical colours that combine ecstasy with sensual intoxication.
Characters tailor-made for mezzo-soprano Lucile Richardot and her alluring, generous tone and fiery temperament. The winner of several awards already, she is here accompanied by gifted keyboardist Jean-Luc Ho.
Programme
Program
MEDEA
Haendel - Overture Ariodante * / Dolce riposo, excerpt from Teseo
Cavalli - Dell’antro magico, excerpt from Il Giasone
Cabanilles - Tiento por A la mi re *
Charpentier - Quel prix de mon amour
ARMIDE
Lully - Monologue from Armide
d’Anglebert - Passacaglia from Armide *
CIRCE
Webb - Powerful Morpheus, let thy charms
Purcell - Music for a while
Couperin - La Dangereuse*
de Blamont - Circe
* for harpsichord solo
Introduction to the concert in French at 7.30 PM
Informations pratiques
Practical information
Full price: 1re cat 28€, 2e cat 17€
Under 20 and students: free
