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Basilique Notre-Dame
Bomba Flamenca
An Imaginary Requiem for Charles V
In 1558, following his abdication and retreat to the monastery of Yuste, Charles V arranged a ceremony for his own funeral. Was this a theatrical rehearsal or a spiritual reverie? A few weeks later, the emperor passed away—for real!
Simon-Pierre Bestion draws on this episode to create this Imaginary Requiem, a dreamlike evocation rather than a strict reconstruction of the funeral mass given for an emperor. La Tempête, whose concerts are always unique experiences, offers us this immersion in the vibrant musical environment of this empire ‘where the sun never sets’, between West and East, between Spain and Burgundy.
Program and cast
La Tempête
Works by Morales, Cabezon, Janequin, Manchicourt, anonymous composers from the Codex Calixtinus, the Cantigas de Santa Maria, the Llibre vermell de Montserrat, etc.
CAST
Amélie Raison, soprano
Axelle Verner, mezzo-soprano
Edouard Monjanel, tenor
Imanol Iraola, bass
Marianne Pelcerf, light design
La Tempête, choir & orchestra
Simon-Pierre Bestion, conductor
1h35 without intermission
Simon-Pierre Bestion would like to thank Marcel Pérès for sharing his knowledge of the manuscripts and interpretation of certain pieces of music that make up this programme.
International Baroque Opera Festival Beaune
The International Baroque Opera Festival of Beaune, established in 1983, is a premier European event dedicated to baroque and romantic opera. Held annually in July in Beaune, Burgundy, the festival showcases masterpieces by composers like Handel, Rameau, and Monteverdi, performed with period instruments in historic venues such as the Hospices Civils and the Notre-Dame Basilica. Renowned for its commitment to authenticity and excellence, the festival has become a must-attend event for classical music enthusiasts worldwide.
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