Festival artistic direction
Dimos Goudaroulis
Little consort is a programme dedicated to the 17
th century, mainly focusing on the dance music of England and France through the works of H. Purcell, A. Forqueray, J.H. d’Anglebert, M. Marais, J.M. Hotteterre. It outlines the transition from the polyphony of the Renaissance to the small baroque ensemble for voice and basso continuo, passing through dance Suites, character pieces (pièces de caractère) and arias for flute, viola da gamba and harpsichord- the three most beloved musical instruments of the time in France and the British Isles.