La Belle Vielleuse

Description

In the time of Madame de Pompadour, the hurdy-gurdy (just like the musette) enjoyed significant success. It stands alongside other instruments and, as several paintings show us, is favored by the ladies of the aristocracy. Several methods are published, including one by Michel Corrette (La belle vielleuse), and some virtuosos like Danguy or Dupuits push the technical limits to their extremes. Its charm is celebrated by poets whose texts inspire cantatas. This program of discoveries leads us between the Court and the sheepfolds…