Kleine Kammermusik takes the stage for a program inspired by French baroque opera, embracing the heights of grandeur as well as moments of the most intimate tendresse. Through transcriptions and chamber music with strong theatrical flair, we evoke the sumptuous harmonies of the Lullian overture, the charm of vocal airs, and the sophistication of instrumental interludes and dances that were such distinctive components of French opera. 

Program:
Jean-Baptiste Lully, Ouverture to Armide
Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Ritournelle from Céphale et Procris
Jean-Philippe Rameau, "La Cupis"
Michel Lambert, "Goutons un doux repos"
Michel Lambert, "Vos mépris"
Michel Lambert, "Ombre de mon Amant"
A.C. Destouches, "Air pour les divinités de la terre" from Marthésie
François Couperin, Minuet from Concert Royal
Marin Marais, Fantaisie, Sarabande, and Chaconne from Pièces en trio
François Couperin, "Air des Bacchantes"

Geoffrey Burgess and Margaret Owens, oboes and recorders
Stephanie Corwin, bassoon
Rebecca Humphrey, cello
Leon Schelhase, harpsichord