Les Ambassadeurs~La Grande Ecurie, Alexis Kossenko

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Although he did not invent the concerto form (which is attributed to Torelli and Albinoni), Vivaldi consolidated the style and most of the composition criteria which hardly changed until Beethoven introduced his revolutionary approach. Vivaldi’s concert repertoire comprises almost 500 pieces, most of which are for the violin or for formations made up predominantly of violins. The majority are enchanting works with lush harmonic formulas of very high lyrical quality – another aspect in which the Red Priest was a master in his own lifetime. Alexis Kossenko is intimately acquainted with this huge catalogue and has studied the manuscripts in depth, notably those preserved in Dresden, a city which in Vivaldi’s day had one of the best ensembles in Europe in terms of the diversity of instruments.

Program and cast

Les Ambassadeurs~La Grande Ecurie

Alexis Kossenko | flute and direction 

 

Vivaldi  Concerto RV 576 « Per la sua altezza reale di Sassonia » for principal violon, two recorders, three oboes, bassoon, contrabassoon and orchestra
Concerto RV 585 « In due cori » for four solo violins, four recorders, two organs, two orchestras
Concerto RV 571 for principal violin, two horns, two oboes, cello, bassoon and orchestra
Concerto RV 556 for two solo violins, two recorders, two oboes, two clarinets, bassoon and orchestra
Concerto RV 566 « Per l’orchestra di Dresda » for two solo violins, two recorders, two oboes, bassoon and orchestra
Concerto RV 555 for three solo violins, two recorders, two trumpets, two chanters, two cellos, two harpsichords and orchestra

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

The Théâtre des Champs- Elysées is undoubtedly one of the finest venues in Paris . Built in 1913 , it has the distinction of having been designed by a group of artists architects Henry Van de Velde and Auguste Perret , the painter and sculptor Antoine Bourdelle , the painter Maurice Denis , and the crystal- René Lalique to do mention the main ones . He was the first Parisian theater to be built entirely of reinforced concrete.

 

Restoration of the Great Hall devoted to operatic performances , symphony concerts and dance was decided in 1985. Two years later , on 23 September 1987, the theater reopened its doors , completely renovated. Fifteen years after this important work it was decided to undertake a new renovation campaign , but to prevent the complete closure of the theater for an entire season , work is now carried by step during the summer . Then it is to replace aging equipment , to remedy wear certain parts of the theater and improve spectator comfort and artists during their visit . Thus in recent years, including the work involved the renovation of marble facade, replacing the carpet in the room with wooden floors , installation of a new fully decorated wooden concert to a significant improvement of acoustics, the orchestra pit and stage below .

 

The Théâtre des Champs- Elysées is now a modern working tool receiving each year nearly 300,000 spectators and a few thousands of artists and collaborators.

 

The Théâtre des Champs- Elysées , the jewel of French architecture of the twentieth century, was in 1953 one of the first buildings of contemporary architectural heritage to be classified as historic monuments . Since 1970 the Caisse des Dépôts owns the entire building 15 avenue Montaigne and principal patron of the theater.

 

For over a century, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has been the place where the most celebrated artists have come to make their names in Paris. The world’s finest orchestras and world-class soloists have always been a fixture at the Theatre. Théâtre des Champs-Elysées presents more than 200 concerts each year and is renowned for its outstanding performances of all genres, from classical music concerts and staged opera to contemporary dance and jazz.

 

How to reach us:
 

Subway: Alma-Marceau (line 9), Franklin D.Roosevelt (line 1), Pont de l’Alma (RER line C)

Bus: n° 42, 63, 72, 80, 92
Taxi station: Place de l’Alma, corner of avenue George V
Car park: Alma George V. The entrance is in front of n° 19, avenue George V
Fixed rate depending on the length of the performance. Payment upon entering.

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