The second concert explores the expression of love in the longing for one's homeland. The third concert examines the rhetoric of the fins amours, or true love, the expression of which was standardized in courtly love texts of the 13th century. The performance will charm the audience with works founded in the rich traditions of the Troubadours and the Trouv res , beginning with a discussion of medieval secular love poetry. King Francis I while in exile, thus exemplifying the king's bittersweet longing for his native land. The ensemble's six male voices combine and recombine through many incarnations of the piece, from the original chanson by Pierre Regnault to a mass setting by Orlando di Lasso.
Seats are limited, and advance purchase is recommended.
All tickets are general seating, with the exception of Pre-Concert and Tea guests, who receive reserved seating. Regretfully, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.