Jean Crepeau - Renaissance (1987)
En Français
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: French, Interview, Performance
Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1987-02-8
Duration: 00:28:51
Subjects: Crepeau, Jean | French language | Music | Renaissance | Lute | Guitarists
Contributors:
- Fontenot, James Host
- Crepeau, Jean Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “En Francais” from February 8, 1987, features James Fontenot’s interview with Jean Crepeau, a classical guitarist, composer, and music historian from Lafayette, who discusses musical traditions during the Renaissance. Crepeau also performs several songs on the lute and guitar, including: Pavane, “Belle Qui Tiens Ma Vie”; Tourdion; Basse Dance, “La Brosse”; Chanson, “Tant Que Vivray”; Pavane; Gaillard; La Volta; Le Trotto; La Rotta; and Premiere Niege ’76. Fontenot accompanies Crepeau on “Belle Qui Tiens Ma Vie.”