Singer

Viola da Gamba Player

Viola player

Cabaret show bringing together artists from Guadeloupe and Martinique around dance, song, tanbou ka, feminist poetry and performance. Co-directed by Nadia Chonville and Florence Naprix, staged by Stella Séba. Part of the Cabaret Season initiated and supported by the Ministry of Culture.

Kabaré Z

L'Artchipel Scène nationale de la Guadeloupe

A tribute to Daniel Balavoine, 40 years after his death, performed by his former musicians and a cast of singers from the new French music scene.

Balavoine, My Battle

Antarès

In Ann Ford's London, people become infatuated with Johann Christian Bach and Carl Friedrich Abel, with the paintings of Gainsborough and Reynolds, and also with the caricatures of James Gillray. A new romantic movement is emerging under the guidance of the writer Laurence Sterne. Young Ann tries to carve out a place for herself in the history of women musicians, but the path is difficult, the competition numerous, and the fall will be hard... Discover the astonishing destiny of a woman musician who dreamed of glory and of great love.

The "Salons" of Ann Ford

Église de Valloire

Join us for an enchanting evening of baroque music at Paxton House with the performance of "Music at Paxton: Ensemble Hesperi" on the 23rd of July, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This unique concert will take place in the stunning Picture Gallery, offering a perfect backdrop for an immersive musical journey.

Ensemble Hesperi, a dynamic and innovative London-based period ensemble, is renowned for their lively and enticing performances that bring the early 1700s London music scene to life. The concert will feature a rich program including Handel Trio Sonatas in F major and B minor, Playford's "Grimstock" and "Bobbing Joe" from The English Dancing Master, Purcell's Sonatas of Three Parts, No.1 in G minor, Telemann Trio Sonata in G minor, and Oswald's Sonata on Scots Tunes "Airs for Autumn", among others. The ensemble will also perform additional music by Blow, Sammartini, Elisabetta de Gambarini, and Robert Bremner, reflecting the craze for Scottish music that swept the English capital.

The evening promises to be a celebration of baroque music, showcasing rarely-heard pieces and forgotten stories through original research and joyful collaborations. The concert duration is 1 hour and 40 minutes, with tickets priced at £25 and concessions available at £16. 

Following the performance, attendees are invited to stay for a short informal Q&A session with the artists, providing a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the music, the period, and the ensemble's innovative approach to early music.

Don't miss this captivating evening of music and history at Paxton House. Book your tickets now and add a touch of baroque elegance to your summer.

Singer, Viola da Gamba Player, Viola player

Florence

Events

Past events

Oct 30, 2026

Kabaré Z · L'Artchipel

Feb 13, 2026

Balavoine, My Battle · Antarès Arena

Future and recently performed repertoire

Viol in The Salons of Ann Ford by Thomas

Festival de Valloires

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