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About this event
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.
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.
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Live Music
Sat 17th May, 2025
Church KCM, Falmouth
Community, Live Music, Spiritual & Wellness
Sat 17th May, 2025
St John’s Methodist Church, St Austell
£0 — £12
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Community, Live Music
Sat 17th May, 2025
Calstock Village Hall, Calstock
£7.50 — £10
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Cornwall 365 Box Office, Dance, Live Music, Theatre
Wed 21st May, 2025
Devoran Village Hall, Truro
£0 — £0
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Family, Theatre
Sat 24th May, 2025
Bude Climate Festival, Bude
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Family, Theatre
Thu 29th May, 2025
AMATA Arts Centre, Penryn
£8 — £8
Cornwall 365 Box Office, Family, Theatre
Fri 30th May, 2025
Sancreed Village Hall, Penzance
£6 — £25
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