In the organizer's words:

Spotlight on the harpsichord

The Ensemble Masques, led by harpsichordist Olivier Fortin, opens this season's harpsichord focus at the Elbphilharmonie with French chamber music from the 18th century. Several solo concertos for harpsichord by baroque master Jean-Philippe Rameau and his contemporaries are on the program.

Instrumentation

Ensemble Masques

Vicente Romero Carrilerotransverse flute
Sophie GentBaroque violin
Lucile Boulangerviola da gamba
Olivier FortinHarpsichord

Program

François Couperin
Concert Royal No. 1 in G major

Jean-Philippe Rameau
Pièces de clavecin en concert No. 1

Antoine Forqueray
Le Carillon de Passy
La Leclair in G major

Jean-Philippe Rameau
Pièces de clavecin en concert No. 5

-Intermission -

François Couperin
Concert Royal No. 2 in D major

Michel Corrette
Sonata "Le jardin des Hespérides" No. 3 in A major op. 25 / from: Sonates pour le clavecin avec un accompagnement de violon

Jean-Philippe Rameau
Pièces de clavecin en concert No. 3

Venue: Elbphilharmonie / Small Hall

Organizer: HamburgMusik

Price information:

€ 32

Young visitors under 30 receive a 50% discount from the start of advance booking or pay only €12 for the best available seats for many concerts from two weeks in advance upon presentation of appropriate proof. Simply book a ticket and select the discount "Visitor U30 50% (0-29 years)" or "REDticket U30 €12"