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We cordially request the pleasure of your company for the rare delight of a classical concert at the Embassy of France for only $20! Sit back and relax to a magical live performance by Les Folies Françoises followed by a complimentary French wine reception to meet the artists as well as ICDC members in attendance. This is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends whether you come by yourself or with friends.
Tickets for the concert and wine reception are only $20 for a limited time. Please reserve your tickets soon, as capacity at the French Embassy auditorium is limited.
An evening of elegance with:
Les Folies Françoises
Patrick Cohen-Akenine, Violin
Beatrice Martin, Harpsichord
François Poly, Cello
Jean-Marie LECLAIR (1697-1764)
Sonata VIII for violin, ‘cello & basso continuo in D major (Deuxième Livre, 1728)
Adagio – allegro – sarabanda (largo) – allegro assai
Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace ROYER (1705-1755)
Works for harpsichord
L’Incertaine – L’Aimable – La Bagatelle – Suite de La Bagatelle
La Rémouleuse – Les Tendres Sentiments – Le Vertigo
Jean-Marie LECLAIR (1697-1764)
Sonata VI (Le Tombeau) for violin & basso continuo in C minor (Troisième Livre, 1734)
Grave – allegro ma non troppo – gavotta gratioso (andante) – allegro
Intermission
Jean-Marie LECLAIR (1697-1764)
Sonata VII for violin & basso continuo in A minor (Troisième Livre)
Largo – allegro – adagio – tempo gavotta (allegro)
Jean-Baptiste BARRIERE (1707-1747)
Sonata VI for ‘cello & basso continuo in C major (Quatrième Livre, 1740)
Allegro – largo – allegro
Jean-Marie LECLAIR (1697-1764)
Sonata IV for violin & basso continuo in B flat major (Troisième Livre)
Adagio – allegro ma non troppo – sarabanda (largo) – chaconna
As they earned a considerable experience with great Baroque formations and won major prizes both in France and abroad, these young French-trained musicians, decide to form Les Folies Françoises in 2000. The ensemble, that is able to shift from a chamber ensemble to an orchestra according to the opus, is conducted by violinist Patrick Cohën-Akenine.
Les Folies Françoises explore the vast instrumental and vocal repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries and they perform in the same spirit of freedom, plurality and creativity as the musicians of the Grand Siècle. In the way of François Couperin's Treizième Ordre, which gave its name to the ensemble, Les Folies Françoises aim to express the full palette of colors and feelings that characterizes the musical tastes of the period.
Les Folies Françoises have performed in France at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Cité de la Musique, the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, the Arsenal de Metz, the Chapelle Royale and the Royal Opera of Versailles, the Lausanne, Montpellier, Avignon and Nantes Operas, the Théâtre du Jeu de Paume (Aix-en-Provence), and the Théâtre de Nîmes and the Carré Saint-Vincent (Scène Nationale d’Orléans), as well as throughout Europe.
Business or cocktail attire requested.
Please note that the concert promptly starts at the designated time, Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the designated time!
Please note that the event will go ahead rain, shine, or snow. We look forward to seeing you at the French Embassy for a delightful concert regardless of the weather. Purchase of ticket confirms acceptance of our rain date policy.
Tickets and Registration
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Due to security considerations at the embassy, we are unable to accept walk-ins. You must reserve a ticket in advance to attend this event. THERE WILL BE NO DOOR SALES.Tickets are only $20 for a limited time and $30 afterwards. Please reserve your tickets soon, as capacity is limited, |
Please note that all online ticket sales are final.
We are unable to offer cancelations or refunds on online ticket sales.
La Maison Française
4101 Reservoir Road NW
Washington DC 20007
Your purchase will entitle you - on a first come, first served basis - to the Embassy's underground parking (pending security considerations and space availability).
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