Les Arts Florissants - Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Saturday August 12th, 2.30pm & 8.00pm

BMW Edge, Federation Square

Artistic Director: Louisa Hunter-Bradley
Director: Cameron Menzies
Costume Design: Caroline Hamilton
Stage Manager: Liz Smallridge
Lighting Design: David Bartholomeusz

Orchestra: Past Echoes
Vocal Ensemble: Buxtehude Consort

Concertmaster: Julia Fredersdorff
Continuo: Laura Vaughan & David Macfarlane

La Paix: Kerry McManus
La Discorde: Matthew Champion
La Musique: Louisa Hunter-Bradley
La Peinture: Dean Sky-Lucas
L'Architecture: Leoma Dyke
La Poesie: Caitlin Noble
Un Guerrier: Christopher Nye
Une Questionneuse: Christina Jonas

Described by Charpentier himself sometimes as an opera, sometimes as idyle en musique, Les Arts Florissants was written to depict a conflict between the arts. Represented by Music, Painting (originally sung by Charpentier himself), Poetry and Architecture, the Arts are shown flourishing under the reign of Peace thanks to the beneficial influence of King Louis XIV. Peace must confront War, personified by the character Discord and the chorus of Furies, whilst a second chorus of Warriors intervene in harmony with the Arts.
Using the surrounds of BMW Edge, and a specially designed and staged production, we will enchant you with a selection of French instrumental works, as well as his chamber opera, Les Arts Florissants.

Tickets $30/$25/$15

BOOKINGS: 0417 344 828
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