Amarills Ensemble (Musical Direction: Héloïse Gaillard & Violaine Cochard) - Two composers, two librettists, two traditions, unite to tell a story of two elegant women that battle for the same lover - From baroque tradition to modern excellence - by a single ensemble - French Opéra Comique masterpiece La Coquette Trompée is revived by a contemporary composer and writer The award-winning baroque ensemble, Amarillis, presents La Double Coquette, an ambitious project that combines baroque with contemporary music and weaves together Antoine Dauvergne's first score for the opéra comique (1753) with “additions” by composer Gérard Pesson (2015), into an updated libretto by French poet Pierre Alferi. In a plot reminiscent of a farce by Marivaux, where two women compete for the same fickle lover, 11 musicians from the ensemble conducted by Héloïse Gaillard and Violaine Cochard mingle with three acting singers wearing costumes designed by the internationally acclaimed visual artist Annette Messager. About Amarillis Ensemble Founded in 1994, Amarillis quickly gained international recognition by winning many prestigious international competitions such as the York Early Music Competition in 1995. Renowned for its fine sound and excellent instrumental technique, the ensemble often tours globally and regularly works with the finest young singers.Staged version produced by Festival d'Automne (Paris), National Baroque Music of Versailles, and Le French May Arts Festival (Hong Kong) Creation: May 2, 2015 at Le French May Arts Festival (Hong Kong)