The King’s 24 Violins

Bastille Day 2015

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Bastille Day is a BIG occasion in France – it commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison, contributing to the start of the French Revolution. The dramatic historic event affected musicians, too, since many were employed by the French royalty that was booted out! Celebrate BASTILLE DAY with music by composers who were active in France in the 17th and 18th centuries on Sunday Baroque this week.

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Louis XIII

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Many of France’s Kings loved music and employed numerous performing ensembles as part of their entourage. One of the elite groups was called Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roi – the King’s 24 Violins, and composers Jacques Aubert, Jean-Fery Rebel and Jean-Baptiste Lully were all members of the group. Sunday Baroque will feature some of their music.

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