Oratorio pour la Semaine Sainte
Νοσταλγική, underground βραδιά baroque
William Christie and Les Arts Florissants lead the audience in a discovery of Luigi Rossi's Oratorio per la Settimana Santa, one of the earliest Italian oratorios. Likely the oldest surviving oratorio dedicated to the Passion, the work was among the first recorded by Les Arts Florissants in the 1980s. Organized in two parts, the piece describes the condemnation of Jesus by Pontius Pilate and the lamentation of the Virgin Mary, incorporating mythological elements alongside scenes of both interior sorrow and dramatic violence.
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When and where does the event take place?+
The concert takes place on March 22, 2027, at the Cité de la Musique, located at 221 Avenue Jean Jaurès in Paris.
Who is performing at this concert?+
William Christie and the ensemble Les Arts Florissants are performing this program.
What is the historical significance of this oratorio?+
This piece by Luigi Rossi is recognized as one of the earliest Italian oratorios dedicated to the Passion of Christ.
