William Christie with Les Arts Florissants
William Christie director/harpsichord
Les Arts Florissants:
Ana Vieira Leite Aminta
Shaked Bar Fillide
Handel
Trio Sonata in C minor HWV 386a
Duetti da Camera
No, di voi non vo' fidarmi HWV 189
Trio Sonata in B-flat Major HWV 388
Aminta e Fillide, HWV 83
William Christie's notable career as harpsichordist took a new turn in 1979 when he founded Les Arts Florissants. Directing this extraordinary ensemble, he played a pioneering role in the rediscovery of Baroque music, bringing the largely neglected or forgotten French repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries to a worldwide audience. In 2002, William created Le Jardin des Voix, supporting the next generation, and it is some of these young artists he brings to this special concert celebrating his 80th birthday.
