z November 13, 2022

“As long as I live, I will give you joy!”

Two French chansons provide the title for this concert and a taste of its spirit.

Sylvain Bergeron and Vincent Lauzer perform songs, dances, and recercadas from 16th century France and Spain and late Renaissance/early Baroque England. They are joined by Grace Srinivasan in songs of Henry Purcell.

Lutenist Sylvain Bergeron, dubbed “Canada’s Elegant Lutenist-Extraordinaire” (Lute Society Quarterly), is a “brilliant musician who weaves an unforgettable aural tapestry…solid lute technique…impeccable phrasing.” (Tiina Kiik, The Whole Note)

Hear him perform Guiseppe Doni’s “Toccata for Lute.”

Recorder player Vincent Lauzer, is praised for his “superb playing, clever ornamentation, engaging exchanges, flexible tempos. It’s one joyous moment after another.” (American Recorder Guild).

Hear him perform J. S. Bach’s Partita in C minor.