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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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Christmas, Live Music
Mon 15th Dec, 2025
Tresanton Chapel, St Mawes
£15 — £15
Live Music, Theatre
Wed 17th Dec, 2025
Trebah Garden, Falmouth
£9 — £20
Christmas, Live Music
Wed 17th Dec, 2025
St Mary Immaculate Church, Falmouth
£0 — £0
Live Music
Thu 18th Dec, 2025
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£26.88 — £32.25
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Christmas, Family, Theatre
Wed 17th Dec, 2025
Lamorna Village Hall, Penzance
£8 — £15
