Bach Festival in Meursault: Celebrating Female Composers

The Festival de Bach à Bacchus presents a unique program spotlighting four influential 17th-century female composers: Francesca Caccini, Margarita Cozzolani, Barbara Strozzi, and Antonia Bembo. Scheduled for July 6, 2026, in Meursault, this event emphasizes the evolution of accompanied monody and the expressive nuances of early Seicento music. The concert features a light instrumentation, including soprano, two lutes, and a viola da gamba, embodying domestic, convent, and courtly musical practices. The vocal line predominates, elegantly supported by a delicate basso continuo. This concert also traverses diverse settings, from the Medici court to Milanese cloisters and Venetian academies, showcasing the vital contributions of these female composers to Baroque aesthetics and their assertion of creative authority within European musical realms. Experience this celebration of musical heritage in the charming Église Saint-Nicolas, as the artistry and impact of women in music come vividly to life.