Palace Of Versailles Program At Bernards Township Library

Submitted by the Bernards Township Library

Catherine Sprague will present “Versailles and its Music” at the Bernards Township Library on Wednesday October 8th at 7:00 p.m.

This multi-media program will cover the history of Versailles Palace and music composed there from 1635 up through the French Revolution.

Originally begun as a hunting lodge by Louis XIII, Versailles soon evolved into a palace widely imitated throughout Europe. Music by Lully, Rameau, Couperin and other visiting artists such as Mozart and Gluck is given from live performances with authentic instruments.

Documentary video shows the “Sun King” (Louis XIV) walking through his new Hall of Mirrors, and his vast gardens with fountains for displays and entertainments. Footage of the private rooms of Marie Antoinette (not seen on public tours) is included, and a virtual online visit to the Royal Chapel of Versailles showcases some baroque church music.

Catherine Sprague studied music at Mount Holyoke College and Indiana University followed by piano classes with Russian master Malvina Potop of Edison, New Jersey.

All adults are welcome to attend this free program. Registration is requested atwww.BernardsLibrary.org or by calling 908-204-3031 ext.116. The Bernards Township Library is located at 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge.