Titans Rising: "Fascinating Woman - Claude-Catherine de Clermont"

Poets, musicians, intellectuals, and courtiers gathered in the salon of Claude-Catherine de Clermont, Comtesse de Retz (1543-1603), to discuss their works, recite poetry, sing verses set to music, and engage in intellectual debates. As an 'influencer' of her time, the Comtesse used her rich classical education to promote cultural creativity in late 16th-century France. We focus on the Airs de Cour, a musical form closely associated with literary salons that accompanied evening readings, lectures, and discussions. Their musical context includes the 4- and 5-part polyphonic chansons of Nicholas de la Grotte, Pierre Certon, and Clément Jannequin. From Adrian Le Roy's "Livre d'airs," we hear Airs de Cour for solo voice and lute. His lute method also offers challenging chansons by Lassus, which invite complex lute solos. The concert includes diminutions on Airs de Cour and is enriched by poetry recitations.

Performers: Titans Rising Ensemble for Early Music
Juliane Schubert, soprano
Sarah Fuhs, soprano
Korneel van Neste, alto
Stephan Gähler, tenor
Vincent Berger, bass
Johanna Bartz, Renaissance transverse flute
Amanda Markwick, Renaissance transverse flute
Mirjam Münzel, viola da gamba
Magnus Andersson, lute

Program:
Works by Nicholas de la Grotte, Claude Le Jeune, and Clément Jannequin, as well as Adrian Le Roy's "Livre d'airs"

Tickets: €17, concessions €12

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Organizer: Titans Rising Early Music Ensemble in cooperation with Kultur Büro Elisabeth and Titans Rising Verein für Alte Musik Berlin e. V.

Photo (©) Rebekka Johne