A program of music from the court of the French kings Louis XIII and XIV. A multi-genres vocalist with a wide repertoire ranging from medieval to modern, Barbara is a much-decorated force in the Boston early music scene. Dan is a multi-instrumentalist that specializes in early winds and percussion who has performed in some of the most celebrated ensembles in the country including the Folger Consort and Boston Camerata.

The program will highlight court songs of 17th-century France. These songs were primarily meant for private consumption by the nobility, and shows a tender, intimate side of early-to mid-Baroque music. They express sentiments of loss, longing and heartbreak – very relatable subjects even to us, who are separated from the original intended audience through time and social status.