L'Achéron

What music accompanied the travels, dreams and fears of the first American settlers? What songs did these pioneers sing? What songs illustrate this quest for freedom that is so fundamental to the American spirit?

L'Achéron offers a chance to hear the roots of a culture that is so important today: the first American songs of the 16th century, but also songs from later periods. The United States will indeed continue to symbolise the quest for freedom in the 19th century during the Civil War, and in the 20th century during the struggles against segregation or the liberation of morals, etc. L'Achéron performs a rare programme of ballads and melodies that combine this spirit of conquest and freedom, from the Renaissance to the present day.

Tessa Roos, mezzo-soprano
Johanna Bartz, flutes
Pieter Theuns, lute
Pernelle Marzorati, harp
François Joubert-Caillet, viols & direction

Available from April 2027.