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Making an intellectual contrast with Tous Les Matins Du Monde, this lavish production takes the period melodrama to the verge of soap opera, while retaining its rarified refinement.
Gerard Corbiau makes atmospheric use of real locations, authentic costumes and a glorious score, and the masques devised by Lully (Terral) and Moliere (Karyo) are slyly staged with a panache that not only evokes their original majesty, but also their purpose - to disguise deficiency in substance with lashings of style.
The King Is Dancing
Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer
Festival of the Sun King
Baroque music
Initiated by Hex Ensemble the best way to define this series of film screenings and live music concerts is to list the alternative titles discussed for the series:
Festival of the Sun King - Exploring the the world of the French Court through Music and Film.
Tous les Matins du Monde - A series of films and concerts inspired by the French baroque.
Versailles - Reflections and echoes from the French court.
Tuesday 30th May: FILM SCREENING
Thursday 1st June: Hex Ensemble Concert
Tuesday 6th June: FILM SCREENING
Thursday 8th June: Hex Ensemble Concert
Music for the Sun King's Sleep
Tuesday 20th June: FILM SCREENING
Thursday 22nd June: Hex Ensemble Concert
To attend this film in person: click here to reserve your seat.
Making an intellectual contrast with Tous Les Matins Du Monde, this lavish production takes the period melodrama to the verge of soap opera, while retaining its rarified refinement.
Gerard Corbiau makes atmospheric use of real locations, authentic costumes and a glorious score, and the masques devised by Lully (Terral) and Moliere (Karyo) are slyly staged with a panache that not only evokes their original majesty, but also their purpose - to disguise deficiency in substance with lashings of style.
The King Is Dancing
Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer
Festival of the Sun King
Baroque music
Initiated by Hex Ensemble the best way to define this series of film screenings and live music concerts is to list the alternative titles discussed for the series:
Festival of the Sun King - Exploring the the world of the French Court through Music and Film.
Tous les Matins du Monde - A series of films and concerts inspired by the French baroque.
Versailles - Reflections and echoes from the French court.
Tuesday 30th May: FILM SCREENING
Thursday 1st June: Hex Ensemble Concert
Tuesday 6th June: FILM SCREENING
Thursday 8th June: Hex Ensemble Concert
Music for the Sun King's Sleep
Tuesday 20th June: FILM SCREENING
Thursday 22nd June: Hex Ensemble Concert