Titans Rising: "Femme Fascinante - Claude-Catherine de Clermont"

In the organizer's words:

An exploration of the earliest "airs de cour" as heard in the salons of Claude-Catherine de Clermont, Comtesse de Retz (1543-1603).

In the salon of Claude-Catherine de Clermont, Comtesse de Retz (1543-1603), poets, musicians, intellectuals and courtiers gathered to discuss their works, recite poems, sing verses with music and engage in intellectual debates. As an 'influencer' of her time, the Comtesse used her rich classical education to promote cultural creation in France in the late 16th century. We focus on the Airs de Cour, a musical form closely associated with the literary salons, which accompanied the evening readings, lectures and discussions. Their musical context includes the 4- and 5-part polyphonic chansons by Nicholas de la Grotte, Pierre Certon and Clément Jannequin. Airs de Cour for solo voice and lute from Adrian Le Roy's "Livre d'airs" can be heard. His lute method also offers challenging chansons by Lassus, which invite complex lute solos. The concert includes diminutions on airs de cour and is enriched by poetry recitations.

Performers: Titans Rising Ensemble for Early Music
Sarah Fuhs, soprano
Korneel van Neste, alto
Stefan Gähler, tenor
Vincent Berger, bass
Amanda Markwick, Renaissance transverse flute
Mirjam Münzel, viola da gamba
Magnus Andersson, lute

with the guests:
Juliane Schubert, soprano
Johanna Bartz, Renaissance transverse flute

Program:
Works by Nicholas de la Grotte, Pierre Certon and Clément Jannequin as well as Adrian Le Roy's "Livre d'airs"

Tickets: 17 €, reduced 12 €
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Further information: titansrising.de

Organizer: Ensemble Titans Rising für Alte Musik in cooperation with Kultur Büro Elisabeth and Titans Rising Verein für Alte Musik Berlin e. V.

Photo (©) Rebekka Johne