At the Pleasure of Mazarin: Roman Treasures from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

Five musicians perform pieces from the collection of Cardinal Mazarin, Chief Minister of France and advisor to Louis XIV. The first of three concerts during “Bernini in Paris: Italian Guests in the Sun King’s Court.” From Salon/Sanctuary Concerts:

A Cardinal who never took holy orders, Mazarin, né Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino, was born near Naples, grew up in Rome, and became Chief Minister of France. The most powerful advisor to Louis XIV was more fascinated by art than theology, yet his many attempts to bring Bernini to Versailles ultimately failed. Although Bernini would ultimately be his successor’s prize, he imported innumerable Italian compositions and a fair number of Italian composers. His dedication to artistic splendor was a hallmark of his tenure and a gift to subsequent generations.

Admission $35. Students and seniors $35. Prime seating $50. Tickets available online at Showclix.

Prime seating for all three concerts during “Bernini in Paris” available for $125 with the Bernini Pass.

Lineup:
Jessica Gould, soprano
Digeo Cantalupi, archlute
Charles Weaver, theorbo
James Waldo, cello
Kenneth Hamrick, harpsichord