French Baroque
For the friends of the day concerts
Marais–Couperin–Rameau
FiBO Players with Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, viola da gamba
Anthony Marini, violin
Louna Hosia, viola da gamba
Annamari Pölhö, harpsichord
The Finnish Baroque Orchestra’s (FiBO) afternoon concert presents three significant composers of the French Baroque: Marin Marais, François Couperin, and Jean-Philippe Rameau. The performer will be FiBO’s chamber ensemble, FiBO Players.
Marin Marais (1656–1728) was a composer and viola da gamba player. He served as a musician in the court of Louis XIV, the Sun King, and composed extensively for the viola da gamba, including five large collections for the solo instrument. His style combines virtuosity with refined melodicism, and he played a key role in the development of viola da gamba music.
François Couperin (1668–1733) was a composer and harpsichordist from the renowned Couperin family of musicians. He also worked as a court musician at the Sun King’s court in Versailles and is particularly known for his elegant harpsichord pieces, which blend the grace of French music with Italian influences. Couperin expanded the expressive capabilities of the harpsichord and influenced later composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach.
Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764) was a composer, music theorist, and harpsichordist, best known for his operas and theories on harmony. His operas were milestones in the evolution of Baroque opera. Rameau’s music combines powerful expression, orchestral brilliance, and complex harmonies. He is often regarded as one of the most significant composers of the French Baroque.
The concert is part of the AUF series, a collaboration between Avanti!, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, and the Finnish Baroque Orchestra (FiBO), produced in partnership with the Helsinki Music Centre. These top orchestras, representing different musical genres, invite audiences to explore a diverse selection of musical delights.
Duration: 1 h (no intermission)
Tickets 12 €: Musiikkitalo's box office and musiikkitalo.fi