Ensemble Correspondances live in St-Ursanne

Experience Ensemble Correspondances live on November 29th

Ensemble Correspondances is a French musical ensemble specializing in the rediscovery and performance of forgotten sacred music from the 17th and 18th centuries. Their approach centers on historically informed performance practice, utilizing period instruments and a focus on the dramatic and rhetorical aspects of Baroque vocal and instrumental writing. They are particularly known for their interpretations of composers like Charpentier, Lully, and Delalande, often reconstructing complete liturgical celebrations as they might have been experienced in their original context.

The Collégiale Saint-Ursanne is a former collegiate church located in the medieval town of St-Ursanne in the Jura region of Switzerland. Originally founded in the 6th century by Saint Ursanne, it underwent significant Romanesque reconstruction in the 12th century. Further Gothic modifications occurred between the 13th and 15th centuries, resulting in its current architectural blend. The building served as a center for religious life for centuries, housing a community of canons until its dissolution during the Napoleonic era. Today, it functions primarily as a cultural venue, hosting concerts and exhibitions while preserving its historical significance as a landmark of Swiss heritage.