Album: Les Arts Florissants by William Christie (1982)
Genre: Classical
Format: Album

Artist Background: William Lincoln Christie (born December 19, 1944) is an American-born French conductor and harpsichordist. He is a specialist in baroque repertoire and is the founder of the ensemble Les Arts Florissants. Christie studied art history at Harvard University, where he was briefly assistant conductor of the Harvard Glee Club. From 1966, he began studies at Yale University in music, where he was a student of harpsichordist Ralph Kirkpatrick. He was opposed to the Vietnam War, and served in a reser... Part of the French music scene. Associated with Conductor movement. Known for Classical style.

Music Scene: Part of the French music scene. Associated with Conductor movement. Known for Classical style.

Tags: Classical, 1980s, Album


Les Arts Florissants

William Christie

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