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Before Gadgets: Music of 17th Century France
. Please Note --> This is a Past Event!! .

Date: 4/19/2015
Time: 7:30 PM TO 9:30 PM

421 Cawston Ave.
Kelowna, BC V1Z 3P2

Phone:
250 769 2884

Event Description: Early Music Studio presents Before Gadgets: Music of 17th Century France When: Sunday April 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mary Irwin Theatre at the Rotary Centre for the Arts Tickets: 250-717-5304 www.selectyourtickets.com 17th Century French court music for lute, theorbo, guitar and harpsichord Couperin, Le Roux, d’Angelbert, de Visée and Dufaut, played by Clive Titmuss and Susan Adams Most people think that cult figures in music are a recent phenomenon, but near the end of the 1600’s in France, a group of musicians rose to become the best-paid performers of their time. The aristocrats of France had long before given up playing music themselves, but had long evenings to fill, creating a market for a class of great composers and players of solo music for the harpsichord, the lute and a new toy—the guitar. In upcoming concert by at the Mary Irwin Theatre, in the Rotary Centre for the Arts, Early Music Studio gives this period new life. Professional musicians Clive Titmuss and Susan Adams specialize in this virtuoso music, created for wealthy patrons and their discriminating ears. The music languished in obscurity for centuries until it was recently re-discovered. According to Titmuss, “Very few people were privileged to hear these extraordinary works when they were written, but anyone may enjoy them now.” The harpsichord was the most important keyboard instrument--sophisticated technology, full of resources, elegant and commanding. It inspired an entire generation of composers to write works of art intended to highlight its power. Just then, the French lute style reached its peak, just as the guitar began to gain favour. The trends crossed over: Guitar tricks showed up in lute music—and the elevated mood of the lute was heard in the best guitar music. Flashy music for the harpsichord copied both instruments and contributed new tricks of it own. Audiences will be able to hear just how this brilliant cross-pollination worked, when lute, theorbo, early guitar and harpsichord share the stage on April 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from the Rotary Centre Box Office or online at www.selectyourtickets.com, by phone at 250-717-5304. More info at Early Music Studio, phone 250-769-2884.


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Mary Irwin Theatre at Rotary Centre 421 Cawston Ave.

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