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Dialogue of the Graces

I: Aglaia & Euphrosyne
Mistresses of elegance and grace

Michel Lambert, Dialogue de Trois Graces
François Couperin, 1e Concert Royal & Pièces de clavecin
Prélude - Allemande - Courante - Sarabande “Goût théatral” - Gavotte
Antoine Dornel, Air tendre from Livre de Symphonies, op.1 (1709)
Couperin, Les Sylvains
Dornel, Rondeau

II: Thalia and Aglaia
From the charm of innocence to the beauty of elegant glory

Michel Lambert, Dialogue de Trois Graces
Lambert, “Ombre de mon Amant”
Jacques Hotteterre Sonate V, Sonates en Trio op. 3 (1712)
Prélude (Lentement) - Courante - Sarabande - Légèrement
Dornel, Caprice

III Aglaia, Thalia & Euphrosyne
The ground bass: a splendid carpet overlaid with joyous grace and festive cheer.

Michel Lambert, Dialogue de Trois Graces
Michel Corrette, Délices de la Solitude, V op. 20 (1738)
Presto - Sarabande
Chaconne Parade:
Michel Lambert, “Goutons un doux repos”
Lully, Passacaille from Armide arr. Henri d’Anglebert (harpsichord solo)
Marais, Petitte Passacaille, Pièces en trio (1692)
Lully, Chaconne from Bourgeois Gentilhomme (1670)

Earlier Event: January 18
The Art of Counterpoint
Later Event: September 6
Season Opener: First Fridays, Old City