Emilia Bertolini | Sergio Bucheli | Lucy Chabard
Love and Melancholy
Emilia Bertolini (soprano), Sergio Bucheli (theorbo), Lucy Chabard (harpsichord)

Inspired by the haunting melodies of Henry Purcell and the French court tunes of the 17th century, this evocative programme immerses us in an exploration of love in all its forms, from joyful ecstasy to poignant melancholy.
A delicate conversation between England and France, which connects us with our own emotions, inviting us to let our hearts resonate not only with the beauty of music, but with the richness and depth of experience of the human soul.
Presented in association with Le Poème Harmonique.
York Early Music Christmas Festival
Sat, 7 December 2024
National Centre for Early Music, York
12:00pm
£22 (£20 concessions)
Full Event Details
A musical journey into the complex world of human emotions presented by the winner of the 2024 Corneille Competition New Voices in Normandy.
Inspired by the haunting melodies of Henry Purcell and the French court tunes of the 17th century, this evocative programme immerses us in an exploration of love in all its forms, from joyful ecstasy to poignant melancholy.
A delicate conversation between England and France, which connects us with our own emotions, inviting us to let our hearts resonate not only with the beauty of music, but with the richness and depth of experience of the human soul.
Presented in association with Le Poème Harmonique.
Venue Details & Map
Location
National Centre for Early Music, York
St Margaret's Church, Walmgate, York
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