BREMF Players
Les Caractères de l’Amour
Ensemble Molière, Baroque Collective Singers, John Hancorn conductor, Harriet Cameron & Laura Coppinger sopranos, Richard Jackson tenor, Allyn Wu baritone, Henry Saywell bass
Mademoiselle Duval’s opera, Les Génies ou les Caractères de l’Amour, premiered at the Paris Opera in 1736 with Duval herself at the harpsichord. Although the opera captivated audiences, only some of her music survives.
In this concert performance, her opera makes its UK premiere in a bespoke reconstruction by Satoko Doi-Luck as we bring you the excitement and splendour of Enlightenment Paris.
In this concert performance, her opera makes its UK premiere in a bespoke reconstruction by Satoko Doi-Luck as we bring you the excitement and splendour of Enlightenment Paris.
Brighton Early Music Festival
Fri, 10 October 2025
St Martin's Church, Brighton
7:30pm
£25 (conc. available)
Full Event Details
Mademoiselle Duval’s opera, Les Génies ou les Caractères de l’Amour, premiered at the Paris Opera in 1736 with Duval herself at the harpsichord. Although the opera captivated audiences, only some of her music survives.
In this concert performance, her opera makes its UK premiere in a bespoke reconstruction by Satoko Doi-Luck as we bring you the excitement and splendour of Enlightenment Paris.
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Martin's Church, Brighton
Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HQ