The Pacific Baroque 2012 Festival begins this week, focusing on French Baroque music. We are delighted to welcome Paulo Pandolfo to Victoria BC audiences, and to offer five concerts that will inspire everyone.

Paolo Pandolfo

“Music for the Sun King”: Over the next four days, our audiences will be enlightened as our musicians uncover the beauty of French baroque music. We hope that you will be able to join us!

Here’s a sampling of what you will hear – (Recording of Jean-Baptiste Lully) “Versailles – L’ile enchantée”, Capriccio Strvagante Orchestra, dir. Skip Sempé. Alpha 016. (purchase at Sikoras)

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“MUSIC FOR THE SUN KING” – Music of Louis XIV’s Court at Versailles
February 9-12, 2012 Alix Goolden Performance Hall, Christ Church Cathedral

Before the concert! Dine at Heron Rock Bistro and enjoy a special “Music for the Sun King” French menu…. This week only! Phone: 250.383.1545.