William Christie: Why Old Music is New Music
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On April 14, 2016, the French Baroque ensemble Les Arts Florissants will perform a new production of one of composer Andre Campra's best-known works, "Les Fêtes Vénitiennes," at BAM, reviving this Louis XIV-era international hit. "It was probably one of the most important and one of the most beloved stage productions in 18th-century France," said William Christie, the founder of the ensemble, who will conduct the production. Listen to the full interview here: http://ow.ly/10FyaC
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