Sanssoucikonzert: Versailles & Sanssouci

In the organizer's words:

Musical life at the Prussian court of "Old Fritz" flourished and radiated throughout Europe in the 18th century. He brought some of the most important musicians and composers to him, including Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, who served as chamber harpsichordist for almost 30 years, and Luigi Boccherini, his "court composer". Frederick II himself also left behind a considerable oeuvre, including 104 flute sonatas and the lively Symphony in D major.

However, another king had already caused a musical sensation in Europe in the 17th century: Louis XIV, the "Sun King" of Versailles. Jean-Philippe Rameau wrote numerous works for him and François Couperin became the organist of his royal chapel, where Jean-Marie Leclair later performed his music.

Together with the exceptional trumpeter Gábor Boldoczki, the KAP invites you on a musical journey of discovery to the two royal courts.

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