The Intimate Theatre of Handel

July 13, 2026 20:00

Saint-Jean-de-Matha Church

In this intimate, conversational concert – their only North American appearance together this summer – William Christie and Emmanuel Resche-Caserta invite audiences to discover (or rediscover) some of Handel’s most beautiful works. The two musicians engage in a compelling play of symmetries, evoking both opera and the splendour of the court, while revealing another aspect of “otherness”: dialogue, transmission, and the sharing of knowledge across generations.

Due to a serious injury to his left hand, Justin Taylor has been forced to cancel his participation in the July 13 concert. We wish him a full and swift recovery, and are grateful to William Christie and Emmanuel Resche-Caserta for offering us a new programme on just a few days’ notice.

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Artists

Emmanuel Resche-Caserta
Violin

William Christie
‍Harpsichord

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Works

George Frideric Handel

Sonata for violin and continuo in D major, op. 1, no. 13
Affettuoso – Allegro – Larghetto – Allegro
12 min

Suite after Water Music
Hornpipe – Air – Lentement – Untitled (Bourrée)
10 min

Sonata for violin and continuo in A major, op. 1, no. 14
Adagio – Allegro – Largo – Allegro
8 min

Intermission

Ariodante: Overture
5 min

Sonata for violin and continuo in A major, op. 1, no. 3
Andante – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro
8 min

Allegro in G major for solo violin
3 min

Sonata for violin and continuo in G minor, op. 1, no. 6
Larghetto – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro
8 min

Passacaglia in G major, from the Trio Sonata in G major, op. 5, no. 4
5 min

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Informations pratiques

187 Rue Sainte-Louise, Saint-Jean-de-Matha, QC J0K 2S0

For your comfort, we recommend bringing a cushion, as seating is provided on the church pews.

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