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Thomas Dunford & Jean Rondeau: Virtuoso Interpretations

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Tue, Aug 6, 2024, 20:00
For lovers of chamber music the Recital Hall is the venue of choice. You can hear the musicians breathe and you can practically touch them. This hall is also cherished by musicians for its beautiful acoustics and direct contact with the audience. In the Recital Hall you can hear the best musicians of our time. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Recital Hall for yourself!

Keywords: Chamber Music, Early Music

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Musicians

Thomas DunfordLute
Jean RondeauHarpsichord

Program

Suite No. 7 in d minorVisée
Les voix humainesMarais
Prélude Nr. 1 in CFrançois Couperin
La MénetouFrançois Couperin
Le dodo, ou L’amour au berceauFrançois Couperin
Le réveil-matinFrançois Couperin
La ténébreuseFrançois Couperin
La favoriteFrançois Couperin
PreludeD'Anglebert
Sarabande - graveD'Anglebert
La Portugaise (Marqué et d'aplomb)A. Forqueray
La Silva (très tendrement)A. Forqueray
Jupiter (modérément)A. Forqueray
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