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Bach's Cantatas: Royal Chapel of Versailles
Versailles, Versailles Palace — Chapelle Royale
About the Event
Raphaël Pichon conducts the Ensemble Pygmalion in a performance of some of the most moving cantatas by Bach in the prestigious Royal Chapel of Versailles.
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685‐1750)
Unser Mund sei voll Lachens Cantate BWV 110
Johann Christoph Bach (1642‐1703)
Mit weinen hebt sich's an
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685‐1750)
Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe Cantate BWV 25
Intermission
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685‐1750)
Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen Cantate BWV 66/1
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott Cantate BWV 80
Sanctus BWV 232
Cast / Production
Nikola Hillebrand Soprano
Lucile Richardot Mezzo‐soprano
Laurence Kilsby Tenor
Christian Immler Bass
Pygmalion
Raphaël Pichon Direction
Versailles Palace
Marvel at the lavish grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, a huge Baroque complex comprising a former royal residence, incredible gardens, spectacular fountains, and the Museum of the History of France. The complex stretches over 787 hectares and is a major UNESCO World Heritage Site. Restoration began in 1892, and although interrupted by both World Wars, among other cataclysmic events, continues today. Visitors should devote a whole day to Versailles, with its abundance of attractions. Deservedly, the most famous room is the Hall of Mirrors - a 70 metre gallery decorated with 17 huge mirrors that reflect the opposite windows and their garden views. However, the Royal Opera of Versailles is another of the Palace's gems. Its' wooden interior (painted to look like marble) means that the opera house boasts superb acoustics, as well as the finest décor. Treat yourself to the best of classical music amidst the opulence of this world-famous palace!
Address
Versailles Palace, Place d’Armes, Versailles, France — Google Maps
