Ode à la Musique focuses on the journey of Arion, a mythological character whose prowess with the lute
shaped the music of a generation. The program explores Arion’s life, and expresses a love for and joy in music,
incorporating declamation of greek texts translated by Dr. Talitha Kearey.
A. Campra(1660 - 1744)
Agrèable enchanteresse from the cantata Arion
Prelude from the Hender Robarts Lute Book (c. 1661)
S. le Camus(1610 - 1677)
Iris
P. D. Philidor(1681 - 1731)
Lentement from Neufiéme suitte
Canarie from the Hender Robarts Lute Book
E. Gaultier(1575 - 1651)
Tombeau de Mezangeau
A. Campra
L’ondes et les Zéphirs from Arion
P. D. Philidor
Gigue from Neufiéme suitte
A. Campra
Un Monstre plein d’injustice from Arion
A. Campra
Les Flots from Arion
P. D. Philidor
Courant & Rigaudon et Rondeau from Neufiéme suitte
R. de Visée(1665 - 1732)
Allemande La Moutine
S. le Camus
De Toutes les Beautes