Sanfonistes and 18th Century French Salons Fukuyama Performance

Concert begins 14:00 (Doors open 13:30)
Venue: Fukuyama Alliance Church
(1-8-5 Miyoshi-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan)


The "Works for Two Violins and Cello" is a piece of chamber music that was popular and performed during a very short period in the late 18th century, between the "trio sonata with basso continuo," which was the main genre of chamber music in the Baroque period, and the "string trio for violin, viola, and cello," which became popular in the 19th century. The "Salonnière" is a chamber music piece. It was performed by "Salonnières," as they were called, at salons held in various parts of the country.

This program features works by Haydn, Boccherini, Martin, Gosek, Rother, and other musicians who were active as "symphonists" at the time, performed by musicians who studied in France and Belgium. Please enjoy the sounds of the French salons of the 18th century.



La Pouplinière

La Pouplinière is an antique music ensemble that performs music that was performed in France mainly in the 18th century. Led by Shun Yamashita and Reimi Ohashi, who preside over the "Music Office Maison Musical," the ensemble aims to convey to the present day the musical activities of France in the 18th century, including the salons that served as places of cultural exchange for socialites and public concerts such as the "conseil spirituelle.