Les Idées heureuses presents

Chaconne et chocolat: Délectations allemandes

Following the success of the first two editions of this series, the concert Chaconne et Chocolat: délectations allemandes features an instrumental program based on the fascinating dance and musical form of the chaconne. A German program from the 17th and 18th centuries, featuring the ensemble’s first chairs.

Artists
Olivier Brault, violin
Guillaume Villeneuve, violin
Jacques-André Houle, viola
Isabelle Douailly-Backman, viola
Elinor Frey, cello and viola da gamba
Francis Palma-Pelletier, double bass
Geneviève Soly, harpsichord and organ
Dorothéa Ventura, harpsichord and direction
With special guest appearance by Ensemble Da Capo

Program
BACH Chaconne, from the Partita for solo violin in D minor, BWV 1004
HANDEL Passacaglia, from the Suite in G minor for harpsichord HWV 432
BUXTEHUDE Chaconne in E minor for organ, BuxWV 160
TELEMANN Lilliputsche Chaconne for two violins in D maj, from the Gulliver Suite TWV 40:108
BIBER Passacaglia for violin in G min, from the Rosary Sonatas
SCHENCK Chaconne in G major, from Scherzi musicali op. 6
MUFFAT Ciacona in G major, from Concerto grosso XII Propitia

Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7:30pm
To purchase your tickets visit: www.mbam.qc.ca/en/bourgie-hall/