France-Italy: Baroque music, a musical encounter
Duo con Brezza contrasts French and Italian Baroque works in Pontresina, highlighting the distinctive character of both musical styles.
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.
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Via dal Puozz 19
7742 Poschiavo - Switzerland
Reformierte Kirche San Niculò
Via Maistra 127
7504 Pontresina - Switzerland
+41 81 842 64 28
https://www.pontresina-reformiert.ch