CONCERT 

Presented by Concerto da Camera

Associated Project of French May Arts Festival

The Splendour of French Baroque Music

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Date: 11th June 2024

Time: 8pm

Venue: Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

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Louis XIV wanted to cultivate dance as the epitome of aristocratic art, French composers and musicians aimed to thrill the senses via the intellect, with sensory perceptions serving comprehension. Many composers from outside of France were influenced by the French style. They adapted French elements such as ballet as well as graceful French-style ornamentation in their works. In this concert, the Concerto da Camera Baroque Ensemble will collaborate with Pierre-François Dollé, dancer and choreographer , to offer you a feast of French baroque splendour.

 

Performing music by French court composers such as Jean-Baptiste Lully, Michel-Richard Delalande, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Francois Couperin, Jean-Féry Rebel, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Marin Marais, Jean-Baptiste Forqueray as well as music of non-French Baroque composers such as George Frideric Handel and Johann Jakob Froberger who integrated French elements in their works.

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Pierre-François Dollé (France) | Baroque dancer and choregrpher ​

Choreographer, teacher, dancer and researcher After an academic training at the Musikhochschule in Cologne, Pierre-François obtained his State Diploma as a dance teacher. He regularly participates in productions at the Opera National de Paris. Since 2005, Pierre-François Dollé has specialized in ancient dances, and he worked with companies such as l’Eclat des Muses, l’Eventail, Les Arts Florissants, Le Poème Harmonique, Le Théâtre de l’Incrédule, Divertimenty, the Toronto Consort, Zeitentanz, Capella de la Torre, Les Jardins Chorégraphiques and more. He now has a sustained activity as a choreographer, in France and abroad, for opera pro-ductions, theater plays or choreographic performances. For many years, Pierre-François has been collaborating with Les Arts Florissants for shows, educational projects, dance workshops and balls. I

He is also pursuing his career as a teacher in early dance, through Master Classes, regular courses or workshops.

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Concerto da Camera Barque Ensemble

Elizabeth Coupe| Soprano

David Tong | Recorder

Agnieszka Mazur | Baroque Oboe & Recorder (Co- Music Director)

Karen Yeung | Baroque Bassoon (Artistic Director)

Hyunjung Choi | Baroque Violin (Co- Music Director)

Gary Ngan | Baroque Violin

Kate Moran | baroque Violin

Shelagh Heath | Baroque Cello

Sonia Lee | Harpsichord (Co- Music Director)

Simon Williams | Percussion

 

Concerto da Camera Baroque Ensemble (Hong Kong) focus on presenting European classical music from the 16th to the 18th century on period instruments. While historically informed practice is the guiding principle in our performance, we look for innovations through tradition to promote early music.

 

Ticketing via Artmate

$280 (Standard)

$180 (Full Time Students, Seniors & People with disabilities)

Please email us at concertodacamerahk@gmail.com for standard tickets' discount code.

 

This project is supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. 

Hong Kong Arts Development Council fully supports freedom of artistic expression. 

The views and opinions expressed in this project do not represent the stand of the Council.

Special Support from Alliance Française de Hong Kong

 

- Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted during a suitable moment for entry.

- Only aged 6 or above are welcome. 

- The presenter reserves the right to substitute artists and change the programme.