The Concert Spirituel was one of the first public concert series in existence, beginning in Paris in 1725, ending in 1790. It was founded to provide entertainment during Lent & on religious holidays when the other spectacles (Opera etc.) were closed, featuring a mixture of sacred choral works & virtuosic instrumental pieces.
The legendary Jordi Savall brings these magnificent evenings back to life, thanks to an imaginary “concert spiritual” programme featuring 3 major composers from Italy, Germany & France: Corelli, Telemann & Rameau; & released (with the usual immaculate packaging) by Alia Vox.
This album enables us to (re)discover the quintessence of the musical life during the reign of Louis XV.