Find A Concert
Icon
Icon
Icon
Continuo-funded events only

BREMF Players

Les Caractères de l’Amour

Ensemble Molière, Baroque Collective Singers, John Hancorn conductor, Harriet Cameron & Laura Coppinger sopranos, Richard Jackson tenor, Allyn Wu baritone, Henry Saywell bass

Les Caractères de l’Amour
Mademoiselle Duval’s opera, Les Génies ou les Caractères de l’Amour, premiered at the Paris Opera in 1736 with Duval herself at the harpsichord. Although the opera captivated audiences, only some of her music survives.

In this concert performance, her opera makes its UK premiere in a bespoke reconstruction by Satoko Doi-Luck as we bring you the excitement and splendour of Enlightenment Paris.

Full Event Details

Mademoiselle Duval’s opera, Les Génies ou les Caractères de l’Amour, premiered at the Paris Opera in 1736 with Duval herself at the harpsichord. Although the opera captivated audiences, only some of her music survives.

In this concert performance, her opera makes its UK premiere in a bespoke reconstruction by Satoko Doi-Luck as we bring you the excitement and splendour of Enlightenment Paris.

Venue Details & Map

Location

St Martin's Church, Brighton
Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HQ


Related upcoming events

Don't miss a beat – subscribe today!

Subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter to get the latest concert recommendations, festival updates, artist profiles, and curated playlists delivered straight to your inbox.

Read our latest newsletter.

Help early music flourish!

Donate now to support Continuo Connect. Every contribution helps cover the costs of running this non-profit website, ensuring free access for musicians, festivals and the public.