Rediscovered after centuries of oblivion, Alexandre de Villeneuve’s Livre de musique d’Église (1719) unveils a hidden gem of the Baroque sacred repertoire. Among its pages, the Leçons de Ténèbres, written for a solo voice and basso continuo, reflect the elegance and dramatic intensity of 18th-century French religious music, in the lineage of François Couperin.
Under the direction of violist Ronald Martin Alonso, Ensemble Vedado brings these forgotten works back to life with a performance that is both refined and expressive. Alternating with instrumental pieces by Villeneuve, this program restores the spiritual depth and harmonic richness of a little-known composer, whose style masterfully blends vocal virtuosity with theatrical expressiveness.
An essential rediscovery for Baroque music lovers and a vibrant tribute to the tradition of the Leçons de Ténèbres, where fervor meets luminous beauty.
