Join ABS Academy faculty and guests as they explore what sets French Baroque music apart from that of the rest of Europe. The first of three 45-minute sessions will outline the culture of Paris and Versailles through a survey of the art, architecture, and politics of the period. Then, ABS Academy instrumental and vocal faculty members will share their insights gained from years of historically informed performing experience as they discuss the challenges specific to French Baroque music. It will conclude with a discussion of the Querelle des Bouffons, the philosophical battle that took place in Paris in the 1750s over the relative merits of French and Italian style.
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Join ABS Academy faculty and guests as they explore what sets French Baroque music apart from that of the rest of Europe. The first of three 45-minute sessions will outline the culture of Paris and Versailles through a survey of the art, architecture, and politics of the period. Then, ABS Academy instrumental and vocal faculty members will share their insights gained from years of historically informed performing experience as they discuss the challenges specific to French Baroque music. It will conclude with a discussion of the Querelle des Bouffons, the philosophical battle that took place in Paris in the 1750s over the relative merits of French and Italian style.
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall
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