October 29, 2023 | 3:00PM
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
University of Indianapolis
1230 Greyhound Ln
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Step into the vibrant musical world of eighteenth-century France, a period of dramatic change, artistic debate, and cultural exchange. Following the reign of Louis XIV, France’s musical landscape evolved as composers and audiences embraced new ideas from both French and Italian traditions. This program explores the sounds of Paris during the famous Querelle des Bouffons—a spirited debate over French and Italian opera—through works by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Antoine Dauvergne, Johann Stamitz, and Christoph Gluck. Featuring elegant dances, virtuosic instrumental writing, and selections from the French adaptation of Gluck’s Orphée et Eurydice, the program captures a pivotal moment when Baroque traditions gave way to new Classical ideals.
Barthold Kuijken
Artistic Director & Traverso
On the Program:
Antoine Dauvergne | Troisième Concert de Simphonies Op. 4, No. 1 in b minor
Johann Stamitz | Orchestral Trio in G Minor Op. 4, No. 5 (Wolf Gm1)
Christoph Willibald Gluck | Reigen seliger Geister (Dance of the Blessed Spirits)
Jean-Philippe Rameau | Pièces de Clavecin en Concert, Premier concert in C Minor
