Whoever is asked to name three household names of the Baroque will no doubt come up with those of Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. But do we really know their gems beyond the surface? Bach's first Orchestral Suite in C Major (BWV 1066A), for instance, is generally performed from a Leipziger score dating from 1724/5, even though recent research has pointed towards earlier origins in Cöthen, and to a slightly different instrumentation.

And what about Handel's Concerto Grosso in B flat Major, opus 3 no. 2 (HWV 313)? Its first and third movements are based on the composer's Brockes Passion and thus merit to be played with lyrical fervour. Finally, there is the religious legacy of Antonio Vivaldi: a stunning and technically challenging universe of both celestial and earthly passions, here represented by the solo motets "In fuore iustissimæ iræ" (RV 626) and "Nulla in mundo pax sincera" (RV 630), and the Sinfonia in B minor "Al santo sepolcro" (RV 169). In this concert, Il Fondamento and Liesbeth Devos will defy the narrow borders between the vocal and orchestral, bringing you fresh and shiny renderings of seemingly familiar jewels.

Anne Martin Choreography and dance.Pierre Hamon Direction and flute.Marc Mauillon Voice.Vivabiancaluna Biffi Vielle and voice.Angélique Mauillon Gothic harp

The work Remède de fortune (Remedy of Fortune) by Guillaume de Machaut is probably the most important French poem about love of the XIV century. Its influence has been considerable in the whole Europe as poetic and musical model. It is on the turning point from the troubadour and trouvere tradition towards the new era, with the newborn musical polyphonic forms of the XV century. The story is about a poet, in love with a noble woman. He complains to Fortune for not being brave enough to talk to her. But suddenly, Esperance (Hope) comes and gives him the courage to believe in his love for the lady. In this presentation the Complainte, the longest piece among the others, where the poet complains to Fortune, is dressed with a special event of a contemporary dance creation. Contemporary body language in counterpoint with a 14th century's poetical and musical work will reveal a magic artistic experience where movement, human and instrumental voice and silence will give place to each other.
The CD won the Diapason d'Or of September 2009 and the Diapason d'Or of the year 2009.