The Tears of Orpheus: French Dramatic Cantatas by Rameau and Clérambaut at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford on Tuesday 18th July 2023

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The Tears of Orpheus

French Dramatic Cantatas by Rameau and Clérambaut

Part of the Instruments of Time and Truth Summer Concert Series 2023

Add to my Calendar 18-07-2023 20:00 18-07-2023 22:00 36 The Tears of Orpheus The mythical, musical character of Orpheus, who charmed rocks and trees with his lute, has been a perennial source of inspiration for composers. This was never more true than during the Baroque, when a fascination with classical mythology led to an outpouring of operas and smaller-scale works based in mythical settings. In this concert IT&T performs two dramatic retellings of different parts of Orpheus’ descent into Hell by early 18th Century French composers: Jean-Philippe Rameau and Louis-Nicolas Clérambaut.  David de Winter - Haute ContreBojan Cicic - ViolinJonathan Slade - FluteSusanne Heinrich - Viola da GambaChristopher Bucknall - Harpsichord This concert is part of the Instruments of Time and Truth Summer Concert Series 2023, and is generously supported by John Osborn. Instruments of Time and Truth are Oxford’s own period instrument orchestra, presenting world-class performances of Baroque and Classical music in Oxford and around the UK. Free tickets are available for audience members under 26 thanks to the support of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Foundation. Discover a world of music and enjoy all 6 of Instruments of Time and Truth's Summer Concerts at Christ Church for a reduced price with a series season ticket available from Tickets Oxford until 3rd July here: https://www.ticketsoxford.com/events/summer-concert-series   Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Christ Church Cathedral
St Aldate's
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 1DP
England

Tuesday 18th July 2023
8:00 PM

Programme

Louis-Nicolas Clérambault – Orphée
Jean-Philippe Rameau – Orphée

Performers

Instruments of Time and Truth

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Programme Note

The mythical, musical character of Orpheus, who charmed rocks and trees with his lute, has been a perennial source of inspiration for composers. This was never more true than during the Baroque, when a fascination with classical mythology led to an outpouring of operas and smaller-scale works based in mythical settings. In this concert IT&T performs two dramatic retellings of different parts of Orpheus’ descent into Hell by early 18th Century French composers: Jean-Philippe Rameau and Louis-Nicolas Clérambaut.

David de Winter - Haute Contre
Bojan Cicic - Violin
Jonathan Slade - Flute
Susanne Heinrich - Viola da Gamba
Christopher Bucknall - Harpsichord

This concert is part of the Instruments of Time and Truth Summer Concert Series 2023, and is generously supported by John Osborn.

Instruments of Time and Truth are Oxford’s own period instrument orchestra, presenting world-class performances of Baroque and Classical music in Oxford and around the UK.

Free tickets are available for audience members under 26 thanks to the support of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Foundation.

Discover a world of music and enjoy all 6 of Instruments of Time and Truth's Summer Concerts at Christ Church for a reduced price with a series season ticket available from Tickets Oxford until 3rd July here: https://www.ticketsoxford.com/events/summer-concert-series

Instruments of Time and Truth performing in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

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