In Noël Nomade, the elegance and sparkle of Baroque music blend effortlessly with the groove and magical flair of folk. This Christmas celebration echoes ancient midwinter rituals centred on light and hope.
The French vocal trio Les Itinérantes (the travellers) are part of the latest generation of French ensembles breathing new life into folklore and early music from around the world. Manon Cousin, Pauline Langlois de Swarte, and Élodie Pont blend Baroque and folk in their programmes.
The musicians of Holland Baroque deliver what they are celebrated for: energy, daring and refined arrangements. Together with Les Itinérantes, they demonstrate that the Baroque is not old; it is contemporary.
Programme
Christmas traditions, folk tunes and 17th-century melodies
Soloists
Les Itinérantes (Manon Cousin, Pauline Langlois de Swarte en Élodie Pont)
Musical direction
Judith and Tineke Steenbrink
Arrangements by Judith and Tineke Steenbrink