France-Italy: Baroque music, a musical encounter

Programme

The «Duo con Brezza» with Barbara Godenzi (recorder, transverse flute) and Astrid Schumacher (harpsichord) presents a Baroque dialogue between France and Italy.

Content

- Works by Jacques Martin Hotteterre, François Dieupart and Jean-Philippe Rameau represent the French tradition.
- Pieces by Michel Corrette and Jean Daniel Braun build a stylistic bridge towards Italy.
- The finale features compositions by Pietro Castrucci and Giuseppe Sammartini in brilliant Italian style.

The concert highlights contrasts and affinities between the two national styles, from elegant, dance-like French music to spirited, highly ornamented Italian pieces.