Fred Jacobs – the Delights of the Theorbo

Tickets

£13

Location

Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall

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Dates

Fri 11th March, 2022
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7:30 pm

About this event

Featuring the astonishing subtle sonorities of the 17th century French theorho – a “giant” lute with music written for the Court of the Sun King Louis XIV and the Papal Courts.

The theorbo, the giant of the lute family and not surprisingly an Italian invention, was used in Francefrom the mid-17 th century as an accompanying but as a solo instrument.

Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687), the most important composer during the reign of Louis XIV, often used the instrument in his operas and his ‘inimitable’ style was an inspiration for French 17 th century theorbo players such as Charles Hurel, Estienne le Moine and Robert de Visée. This can be heard in their arrangements of Lully's Airs d'opéra as well as in their own pieces.

In addition, their preludes contain typical Italian style elements (tied runs, campanella effects…) as we know from the Roman virtuoso Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger (c. 1580-1651). Recently discovered pieces will also be performed in this programme.

Works by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger, Charles Hurel, Estienne le Moine and Robert de Visée.

Ticket prices are £13.00, Roseland Music Society Membership Subscriptions are Free this season…we welcome new members! To encourage young and family audiences all 16-year-olds and under will be entitled to free admission on the provision of proof of age.

Tickets can be booked online and in advance at Cornwall Riviera Box Office.

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