Ensemble l’Encyclopédie
Pergolesi Stabat Mater

“A dazzling blend of wit and spontaneity from truly exceptional musicians” – that was how one critic hailed the playing of Ensemble L’Encyclopédie, before declaring them “utterly irresistible.” This exuberant new Franco-Swiss ensemble takes its inspiration from the Encylopedists: 18th century philosopher-artists driven by a mission to explore. Today, under its energising founder-director Florent Albrecht it does just that, playing the wonderfully dramatic music of Johann Adolph Hasse before joining the great Sandrine Piau and Stéphanie d’Oustrac in Pergolesi’s famous – and heart-rending – Stabat Mater. Prepare to be thrilled, and prepare to be moved: the age of enlightenment brought to passionate, vibrant life.
Programme:
Hasse Sinfonia in G minor, Op. 5 No. 6
Salve Regina in G
Motet, Gentes Barbarae
Pergolesi Sinfonia in G minor
Hasse Motet, Alta nubes illustrata
Pergolesi Stabat Mater
Performers:
Sandrine Piau soprano
Stéphanie d’Oustrac mezzo soprano
Ensemble l’Encyclopédie
Florent Albrecht director
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Sat, 27 March 2027
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
7:30pm
£10 - £45
Full Event Details
Passions run high as Ensemble l’Encyclopédie and soprano Sandrine Piau perform Pergolesi’s stunning Stabat Mater.
“A dazzling blend of wit and spontaneity from truly exceptional musicians” – that was how one critic hailed the playing of Ensemble L’Encyclopédie, before declaring them “utterly irresistible.” This exuberant new Franco-Swiss ensemble takes its inspiration from the Encylopedists: 18th century philosopher-artists driven by a mission to explore. Today, under its energising founder-director Florent Albrecht it does just that, playing the wonderfully dramatic music of Johann Adolph Hasse before joining the great Sandrine Piau and Stéphanie d’Oustrac in Pergolesi’s famous – and heart-rending – Stabat Mater. Prepare to be thrilled, and prepare to be moved: the age of enlightenment brought to passionate, vibrant life.
Programme:
Hasse Sinfonia in G minor, Op. 5 No. 6
Salve Regina in G
Motet, Gentes Barbarae
Pergolesi Sinfonia in G minor
Hasse Motet, Alta nubes illustrata
Pergolesi Stabat Mater
Performers:
Sandrine Piau soprano
Stéphanie d’Oustrac mezzo soprano
Ensemble l’Encyclopédie
Florent Albrecht director
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 4JJ
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