19/10/2018

BBC Singers Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin returns to Milton Court with the BBC Singers in a programme of early French music with a twist.

The BBC Singers are joined by dynamic South Asian dance company Akademi for a vibrant and contemporary interpretation of dances by Rameau. Akademi’s pioneering work embraces classical and contemporary South Asian dance styles.

Lully: Te Deum
Rameau: In convertendo Dominus
INTERVAL
Rameau - Les Indes Galantes - Overture
Rameau - Les Indes galantes Premiere Entrée, "Vaste empire des mers"
Rameau - Les Indes galantes Premiere Entrée, "Air pour les esclaves"
Rameau - Les Indes galantes Premiere Entrée, Scene 6 'Partez'
Rameau - Les Indes galantes Deuxieme Entrée, Scene 5 'Brilliant soleil'
Rameau - Les Indes Galantes Deuxieme Entrée, Scene 5 'Clair flambeau'
Rameau - Les Fetes d'Hebe - Act 1 Premier Deuxieme Tambourins
Rameau - Les Fetes d'Hebe - Act 1 'Dansons tous'
Rameau - Les Fetes d'Hebe - Act 1 'Mortels que le Plaisir amene
Rameau - Les Fetes d'Hebe - Act 1 'Ciel! O ciel"
Rameau - Castor and Pollux Act 3 Scene 4 "Sortez d'esclavage"
Rameau - Castor and Pollux Act 3 Scene 4 "Brisons tous nos fers"

The BBC Singers
The Academy of Ancient Music
Dancers from Akademi
Sofi Jeannin - Conductor