Join us for a tale of love and wine – Ariadne and Bacchus – in suites by OG opera composer Lully, and Marais. Plus: Telemann & Oboe Band!
A one-hour afternoon performance in the beautiful sanctuary at St James’ South Pasadena. Followed by a party with the musicians. Free but donations welcomed at the door. RSVP optional – all welcome.*
Pardon my French! The Music of Versailles
​Les Hautbois du LAB: Opening Fanfares
Lully: Suite from Le Triomphe de l’amore et de Bacchus and Chaconne from Armide
Telemann: Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D18
Les Hautbois du LAB: the Oboe Band returns
Marais: Suite from Ariane et Bacchus
Los Angeles Baroque directed by Lindsey Strand-Polyak​​
This fall, #earlymusicLAB is going big, we’re going bold, and we’re going French! We’ll be performing two suites on the same story: Bacchus and Ariadne, as set by OG French opera composer Jean-Baptiste Lully, and one of his most successful students, Marin Marais. The story involves love, wine and a happy ending… Perfect for fall! Then we’ll look at how Telemann “does French” in one of the suites, which seems to fit perfectly with Versailles. We can marvel at how Telemann is the eternal chameleon yet manages to always pull it off with his unique style.
​Join the musicians for a post-concert wine, waters and snacks reception after the concert, in the Parish Hall.
LAB is funded by donations and members’ dues. Donations at concerts are encouraged, but not expected.
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*While we welcome all members of the community, younger children who may find it difficult to remain quiet during a 60-minute concert are welcome to join in at the reception afterward.
Further concerts this season – mark your calendars!
Sunday, February 23, 2025 – Los Angeles Baroque Winter Concert
Sunday, April 6, 2025 – Passion Project with the Choir of St. James’
