Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, August 21, 2016: Lully's Legacy, From the Court of the Sun King

Saturday, August 27, 2016, 6:30 pm

Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church

At the height of the French monarchy, Louis XIV, the “Sun King” devoted much time and energy to support the arts. One of his most famous musicians, Jean-Baptiste Lully, produced not only great music but attracted the best composers to work with him. Here we place Lully alongside his incredibly talented musical protégés.

Lully Overture and Passacaille from Armide for Flute, Strings and Continuo (1686)

Marais Suite II in G minor from Pièces en Trio for Flute, Violin, and Continuo (pub. 1692)

Rameau Pièces en Clavecin en Concert No. 5 for Violin, Cello, and Continuo (pub. 1741)

Couperin Concerts Royaux No. 4 for Flute, Two Violin, Viola, and Continuo (c.1714)

Rebel Les Eléments for Flute, Two Violins, Viola, and Continuo (1737)

Marya Martin, flute; Anthony Marwood, violin; Frank Huang, violin; Richard O’Neill, viola; Peter Stumpf, cello; Kenneth Weiss, harpsichord

Tickets: $35, $10 student tickets

212-741-9403

www.bcmf.org