La Traversière Gabrielle Rubio • Lukas Schneider • Thibaut Roussel • Cécile Chartrain Michel de la Barre, Jacques-Martin Hotteterre, Pierre Danican Philidor… These names mark the emergence of an [...]
Publisher: Editions BrepolsDe la scène à l'alcôve Les Chanteurs de l'Opéra de Paris sous l'Ancien Régime (1669-1791) Benoît Dratwicki (CMBV – CESR) Founded in 1669 by Perrin and Cambert, and [...]
In putting together their programme, the two Chantresses have drawn on the Leçons de ténèbres , oratorios, duets and cantatas by great Baroque composers. Some of the works selected were not written for [...]
In the 17th century, the short motet established itself as one of composers’ favourite forms, both for its practicality – owing to its small ensemble – and for the possibilities it offered from a musical [...]
Built between 1741 and 1748, the Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs originally housed the administration of the King’s Menus-Plaisirs, which was responsible for organising the entertainments of the king and the [...]
Based on listening, gentleness and sharing, the Baby Baroque workshops invite toddlers (0–3 years old) and their parents to experience the Baroque repertoire and nursery rhymes through a sensitive approach. [...]
It was at Saint-Gervais that Louis Couperin became the first organist of a long family dynasty. To celebrate this anniversary, the current titular organists are inviting a host of fellow keyboard players, [...]
In putting together their programme, the two Chantresses have drawn on the Leçons de ténèbres , oratorios, duets and cantatas by great Baroque composers. Some of the works selected were not written for [...]
Publisher: Editions BrepolsDe la scène à l'alcôve Les Chanteurs de l'Opéra de Paris sous l'Ancien Régime (1669-1791) Benoît Dratwicki (CMBV – CESR) Founded in 1669 by Perrin and Cambert, and [...]
In the 17th century, the short motet established itself as one of composers’ favourite forms, both for its practicality – owing to its small ensemble – and for the possibilities it offered from a musical [...]
La Traversière Gabrielle Rubio • Lukas Schneider • Thibaut Roussel • Cécile Chartrain Michel de la Barre, Jacques-Martin Hotteterre, Pierre Danican Philidor… These names mark the emergence of an [...]
Built between 1741 and 1748, the Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs originally housed the administration of the King’s Menus-Plaisirs, which was responsible for organising the entertainments of the king and the [...]
A full-time advanced vocal training programme, the Chantres course is open to young singers aged 18 to 30, recruited both in France and internationally. Spanning two years (CPES – Preparatory Classes [...]
Scores, books, CDs and DVDs: the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles offers a variety of publications on French Baroque music.
Concerts, stage productions, teaching projects, recordings: the production department encourages the spread of French Baroque music.
Symposiums, study days, seminars, publications, performance practices : the CMBV Research Department is a musicology lab, working in partnership with the CESR and the CNRS.
Sharing knowledge of early music and practical expertise in French baroque music in particular, is one of the key missions of the CMBV.
The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles designs bespoke local activities and outreach projects, notably for youngsters.
Sheet music, books, CDs and DVDs. The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles offers a variety of publications.
The CMBV has multiple ressources: a specialised library, digital resources, stage set & costume collections, musical instruments, 18 rehearsal rooms, etc.