The French »Sun King« Louis XIV was infamous for the splendour and excess of his court – including in terms of art. Musical and choreographic riches revolved around the French royal personage like the planets around the sun. In addition to opulent court ballets, Louis XIV regularly held concert soirées for smaller gatherings, and these were known especially for their music for viols. The internationally renowned viola da gamba specialist Hille Perl has chosen a selection of these pieces for her performance in Haigerloch. Together with theorbo player Andreas Arend, she presents a plethora of suites and other dance pieces conceived by child prodigies, dance masters, viol virtuosos and multi-instrumentalists of the 17th century. An atmospheric visit to the Sun King’s realm.

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